Canada Sports Museum and Car Rental in Toronto

Visit one of Canada’s most celebrated sport museums the Hockey Hall of Fame when you visit with your car rental in Toronto. Canada’s Hockey Hall of Fame acts as a museum and a hall of fame. The Hockey Hall of Fame is one of the most interactive museums that will have visitors doing it all, from taking shots at real time goalies, stopping the shots of Gretzky and Messier and calling the play by play shots of historical hockey goals. Don’t miss out on this great experience when you travel with your car rental in Toronto.

Finding a new hom

The Hockey Hall of Fame was established In Kingston, Ontario in 1943 by James T. Sutherland. Sutherland believed that Kingston was the birthplace of hockey. It was originally called the “International Hockey Hall of Fame” and its mandate was to honor exceptional hockey players and to raise funds for a permanent location. When Sutherland died in 1955, Kingston lost its major advocate to make Kingston the Hockey Hall of Fame’s permanent location. In 1958, it moved to a Toronto location and in 1961 the museum had its first permanent location at the Exhibition Place. However, as the collection grew, there was need for a larger location. In 1993, the Hockey Hall of Fame relocated to a former Bank of Montreal building and this is where it still is today when you visit with your car rental in Toronto.

Becoming one of the select fe

Each year in June a committee comprised of players, coaches, and other officials meet to determine new honorees. The members that are eventually honored are inducted into the Hall of Fame in an annual ceremony which takes place in the Hockey Hall of Fame Museum in November. In 2008 there were 240 players, 97 builders, and 15 on- ice officials that have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.

The holy grail of hocke

The Hockey Hall of Fame is home to several memorabilia commemorating hockey, including NHL trophies. However, the highlight of the collection is definitely the pride and joy of all Canadians, the Stanley Cup. A replica is put on display for parts of the year when the presentation Stanley Cup travels outside of the Hall of Fame. The original version of the Stanley Cup, the older rings and the current National Hockey League trophies are stored in a bank vault off the Great Hall.

The exhibit

With 15 exhibits covering over 57, 000 square feet, you will have a lot to explore when you travel with your car rental in Toronto. In addition to trophies, and equipment worn by players during seminal games, the Hockey Hall of Fame has several interactive displays including the NHLPA Be A Player Zone. You can also visit a replica of the Montreal Canadiens’ dressing room when you visit with your car rental in Toronto. The NHL Legends is an exhibit that highlights honored members on rotation. The NHL Milestones is another must see when with your car rental in Toronto. It includes the records of Darryl Sittler’s ten- point game and Wayne Gretzky’s all- time points record.

Before you go

The Hockey Hall of Fame is open 362 days a year at different hours depending on the season. The Hockey Hall of Fame is located at the corner of Yonge and Front St. in Brookfield Place. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for youths, and $12 for seniors. Children 3 and under can enter for free.

For more information when you visit the Hockey Hall of Fame with your car rental in Toronto visit their official website at http://www.hhof.com or call 416 360 7735