With sixteen different exhibits, including a scale replica of the Canadiens dressing room at the Montreal Forum, the Hockey Hall of Fame is a mecca for all lovers of the sport. The hallowed building is an essential visit for anyone who wants to learn about hockey’s greatest teams and heroes, and to appreciate its significance both in Canada and around the world.
Length of Trip : 3 hours
Cost : Click there for the latest entrance prices.
Best time to go : Open 362 days a year. Closed on Induction Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day.
Wheelchair friendly : Yes
Family friendly : Yes
Where to eat : High End: Canoe (68 Wellington Street West, 54th floor) located at the top of the TD Bank Tower and widely regarded as one of the best restaurants in Canada, Canoe is renowned for its menu, décor, and views of the city. Definitely a place to see and be seen, and bruise your credit card while you’re at it. Mid-Level: Terroni Barque Smokehouse Budget: Paramount (253 Yonge St) – close to the action of Yonge/Dundas and the bustling Eaton Centre mall. Outstanding, authentic Lebanese cuisine, packed with locals, feasting on huge portions that stretch dinner into tomorrow’s lunches.
Official Site : Brookfield Place (formerly BCE Place) 30 Yonge St Toronto, ON Canada M5E 1X8 Ph: 416-360-7735 Email: [email protected] Web: www.hhof.com
Getting There : The Hockey Hall of Fame is located in downtown Toronto at the corner of Yonge & Front Streets, inside Brookfield Place (formerly BCE Place) lower concourse level Subway: Transfer onto the Spadina/University or Yonge subway lines, and they will take you to Union Station, or the King subway stop. HHOF is a short walk away. There is no public access through the front doors of the historic bank building at Yonge and Front Streets. For maps and directions from the airport, visit: www.hhof.com
Note from Robin : If you don’t feel like blazing through the HHOF all at once, your pass is good for the whole day, and you can exit and re-enter with a hand stamp. If heavy crowds aren’t allowing you to see what you want, go grab some coffee or a bite to eat, and return later. You could even walk to the CN Tower, and tick off another item on the Bucket List.