Canada’s national game occupies a special place in local hearts. Learn all about it with a visit to this great interactive museum.
The fascinating collection of ice hockey memorabilia, artefacts and equipment that is the Hockey Hall of Fame moved to the old Bank of Montreal building in 1993 from its original home in Kingston. Since the move it has become one of Toronto’s most popular sporting attractions.See some of the major trophies awarded in the prestigious NHL (National Hockey League), including the Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, and the Calder Memorial Trophy, named after the first president of the NHL and presented annually to the most promising rookie player. Lining the walls are photographs of the celebrated players and officials who have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame since its inception in 1945, now comprising over 300 names.Admire the statues of Canadian legends Cyclone Taylor and Ken Dryden, along with the hockey sticks and team jerseys of many other famous players, then read about their record-breaking achievements in the NHL Milestones exhibit.If you think it all looks easy, take the challenge in the Be A Player Zone, where you can use a real puck and stick to try to beat animated versions of players Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier. The multimedia scoreboard displays your statistics, so there’s no chance to cheat!Once a year a special Induction Day is held, when the general public are invited to watch new players being welcomed into the Hall of Fame. Some fans queue for hours to catch a glimpse of their sporting heroes and maybe grab an autograph or a treasured photograph.The Hockey Hall of Fame is in the city centre close to Brookfield Place and within easy reach of Union Station. It is closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day as well as on Induction Day. Opening times can be found on the official website, including extended hours during the summer months and school holidays.
