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Maple Leaf Gardens is a former indoor arena in Toronto, Ontario, completed in 1931. It was the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs for most of the twentieth century, until the team moved to the Air Canada Centre in 1999. The building also hosted concerts, boxing, political gatherings, and other public events, and its Art Deco and Art Moderne design contributed to its designation as a National Historic Site of Canada.
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What was Maple Leaf Gardens?
Maple Leaf Gardens was a historic indoor arena in Toronto, Canada, built in 1931. It served as the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs for 68 years.
Why is Maple Leaf Gardens important to Toronto hockey history?
The arena hosted generations of Toronto Maple Leafs games and became one of Canada's most recognizable hockey buildings. The Maple Leafs won their last Stanley Cup at the Gardens in 1967.
When did the Toronto Maple Leafs leave Maple Leaf Gardens?
The Maple Leafs moved from Maple Leaf Gardens to the arena now known as Scotiabank Arena in 1999. Their move ended the building's 68-year period as the team's home venue.
What is Maple Leaf Gardens used for today?
The former arena has been redeveloped for retail, education, and athletic uses rather than operating as the Maple Leafs' home. Toronto Metropolitan University's Mattamy Athletic Centre occupies much of the historic building.
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