“Just the sense of community, the sense of people coming together, joining together. It was the first festival in the city that I saw.” – Julienne Gautier, Hamilton, ON

“The whole city came there, to that corner. It was better than Christmas.” – Karen Ancheta, Hamilton, ON

“The first fireworks that I attended here on Canada Day, it was an exceptional experience for me. It really made me feel that I’m home.” – Sayed Tora, Hamilton, ON

“The 91st Highlanders Athletic Association used to run a track meet in the armoury once a year.” – Roderick Noble, Hamilton, ON

“The first time I saw it, I just couldn’t believe that just such a great space was inside a building.” – Jason Farr, Hamilton, ON