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WilliamWilliam
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Oh wow - what a beautiful, meticulous, amazing museum of everything hockey. You're greeted at the entrance by a big statue of Mr. Hockey himself, Gordie Howe, and further inside, you'll see a statue of Ken Dryden in his timeless pose, resting on his goalie stick. Gretzky, Lemieux, Sakic, Gilmour, Messier - they are all here in one shape or another. Montreal Canadiens fans will enjoy the special locker-room shout-out for all the timeless stars - Plante, Richard, LaFleur, Robinson, etc. Priceless hockey memorabilia abound, a really cool goalie mask display case, and the true gem of the place I think - the Great Hall with the Lord Stanley "vault" - allows visitors to see, touch and take pictures with the "resting" Stanley Cup (not the one that travels with the Stanley Cup-winning team, but the one that stays at the Hockey Hall of Fame), and the "unraveling" of the Stanley Cup. So much information, history, trivia and other bits of hockey (NHL, IIFH, Olympics/Summit, KHL, etc.) that anyone, ANYONE, with the slightest bit of interest in hockey will be entertained, learn, and be amazed with the place. Very family-friendly as well - there are virtual hockey games that can kids of all ages entertained for hours. Bonus: there is a Hockey Hall of Fame-themed Tim Horton's location on the ground level (with its own set of hockey memorabilia on display), right above the Hockey Hall of Fame, which is located in the LOWER Level of the building. So easily worth the $25 entrance fee (less for youths). Go - you won't be disappointed, and VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Shingo S. IshidaShingo S. Ishida
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A mix of Reverence and Fun! The NHL has struck the right balance here and created the perfect crypt to protect the legacy of hockey! I had been wanting to come here for the longest time so I had high expectations. I am pleased to say that it exceeded my expectations! It is a great place for both young and old alike to come together. All of the important events are captured with great detail and fanfare. There is even the appropriate amount of tributes to Gretzky and Mr. Hockey too. The virtual goalie and shooter game is fun for everyone. Even non hockey fans have fun trying to score on an NHL hockey goalie. The Hall of Legends is amazing! It is just like being in a church with the stained glass ceiling. I also loved the recreated Montreal Canadians locker room. It really brings home how central the Habs have been to most of hockey's history. The jerseys from around the world was a nice touch to show that hockey is loved around the world. Now that there are a number of women in the Hall of Fame I think that it may be time to dedicate an area of the museum to the women of the game. There were many girls and women visitors as well as the boys and men who would love to learn about the women pioneers in more detail. I could really feel the torch being passed from me to my sons while we were here. Yes the legacy if hockey is alive and well here.
John William WadeJohn William Wade
30
The ultimate place for hockey enthusiants, a museum, and a testament to the sport of hockey. Rich with so much history. Excellently placed exhibits and pieces in sectioned cases. Detail various accomplishments from different leagues, teams, awards, players, coaches and other notable people. One of my favorite sections, is the public collectibles, which include hockey cards, and even a video game history section. Complete with many retro games consoles, and copies of every NHL game displayed. Some other fun stuff to do includes the interactive shooter and goalie game, plus 2 table top hockey games, and 3 PlayStation 4's with tvs running NHL 20 that you can play. Now the pièce de ré·sis·tance, is the Stanley Cup room. With Lord Stanley being thhome to centrepiece. Flanked by the other NHL trophies. And The Vault which includes removed bands from the Stanley Cup, various Stanley cup rings and other one of a kind awards made from precious metals and stones. With all this value, you know why it's locked up in a climate controlled bank vault at night. The room is also adorned with one some truly spectacular architecture and stained glass, with the ceiling being really notable.
Justin ShawJustin Shaw
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For a die hard hockey fan which place would be a dream visit for them, for me not such one was great place to learn about the players, history or the sport and also the imprint it has throughout the world, as I learnt loads about the sport I didn't know. Loads to look at throughout the Hall of Fame and the layout is perfect to flow into all the different areas, it's also very interactive for not only younger people but people of all ages. It's a place to visit and you don't feel rushed through as it's self paced, everyone is respectful of everyone else and plenty of photo opportunities of places you might not ever get the chance too. I especially enjoyed learning about the history of the Stanley Cup and himself in the vault and getting to see the Stanley Cup in person is something I would have never got to do, so this was a nice way to end the visit.
Michelle CoomberMichelle Coomber
20
Excellent place to visit and understand more about the history and teams of Ice Hockey. They have a full player dugout for the Montreal Canadiens. I went there on an invitation from my office and got to see The Great One - Wayne Gretzky. He is the highest all-time scorer in The NHL and a Hall of Fame legend. His jersey #99 was the first to be retired. He spoke about his professional journey and interactions with famous individuals like Pope John Paul II, Queen Elizabeth and also about his visit to The White House. It was a great visit and the TMC auditorium where the talk was hosted is a decent 50-60 seater hall. Plus the location is incredible and at walking distance from the Union Station. There are a huge number of eating options near this place. Must visit for all ice hockey fans
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Nearby Attractions Of Hockey Hall of Fame
CN Tower
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Nathan Phillips Square
St. Lawrence Market
Scotiabank Arena
Harbourfront Centre
Yonge-Dundas Square
Toronto Sign
Union Station Toronto
CN Tower
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Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
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CF Toronto Eaton Centre
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Nathan Phillips Square
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Nearby Restaurants Of Hockey Hall of Fame
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Scaddabush Italian Kitchen & Bar Front Street
The Rec Room Roundhouse
Jack Astor's Bar & Grill Front Street
360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower
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Cactus Club Cafe First Canadian Place
Kellys Landing
KHAZANA Toronto - by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor
CRAFT Beer Market Toronto
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Scaddabush Italian Kitchen & Bar Front Street
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The Rec Room Roundhouse
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Address
30 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5E 1X8, Canada
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+1 416-360-7765
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hhof.com
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The Hockey Hall of Fame is a museum and hall of fame located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dedicated to the history of ice hockey, it holds exhibits about players, teams, National Hockey League records, memorabilia and NHL trophies, including the Stanley Cup.
attractions: CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, CF Toronto Eaton Centre, Nathan Phillips Square, St. Lawrence Market, Scotiabank Arena, Harbourfront Centre, Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto Sign, Union Station Toronto, restaurants: PAI, Scaddabush Italian Kitchen & Bar Front Street, The Rec Room Roundhouse, Jack Astor's Bar & Grill Front Street, 360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower, Loose Moose / Antler Room, Cactus Club Cafe First Canadian Place, Kellys Landing, KHAZANA Toronto - by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, CRAFT Beer Market Toronto
