Media Advisory - Restoration of Mattamy Athletic Centre to be recognized by Heritage Toronto

Historical plaque unveiling to take place November 14

TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2013 /CNW/ - On Thursday, November 14^th one of Canada's most renowned buildings, the former Maple Leaf Gardens, will be recognized by Heritage Toronto with a historical plaque.

First opened in November 1931, for over 65 years the Gardens was the site of many iconic cultural, sporting, political, and religious events. In 2012, the building re-opened as a Loblaw and Ryerson University's Mattamy Athletic Centre, a 220,000 square foot athletic and recreational centre with a fitness centre, multi-purpose gym and NHL-sized ice rink.

The unveiling of the Heritage Plaque will be followed by a free public skate.

WHAT:			Heritage Toronto Plaque Presentation at Mattamy Athletic Centre
WHO:			Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, Ward 27
			Sheldon Levy, President Ryerson University
			Toronto Maple Leafs alumni
WHEN:			Thursday, November 14
			Ceremony at 2 p.m.
			Free public skate 3 - 4 p.m.
WHERE:			Alumni Lounge
			4^th floor Mattamy Athletic Centre
			Ryerson University
			60 Carlton Street

Media wishing to attend the ceremony are asked to RSVP to Johanna VanderMaas at the details below.

 

SOURCE: Ryerson University

MEDIA CONTACT:
Johanna VanderMaas
Public Affairs
Ryerson University
Office: 416-979-5000 x 4630
[email protected]
@RyersonU