Hockey Hall of Fame

In Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the Hockey Hall of Fame is a museum and hall of fame. It houses displays regarding players, teams, NHL records, memorabilia, and NHL trophies, including the Stanley Cup, and is dedicated to the history of ice hockey. The Hockey Hall of Fame was founded in 1943 in Kingston, Ontario, under the guidance of James T. Sutherland. Before the Hall of Fame had a permanent site, the first class of honored members was admitted in 1945. After the NHL discontinued its backing for the International Hockey Hall of Fame in Kingston, Ontario, due to budget concerns, it relocated to Toronto in 1958. In 1961, it opened its first permanent structure at Exhibition Place.

There are 15 display spaces totaling 60,000 square feet in the Hockey Hall of Fame. During special games, visitors can see trophies, mementos, and equipment used by players. The Esso Great Hall, dubbed "a Cathedral to Hockey's Icons", houses photographs and biographical information on each Hall of Fame inductee. The Stanley Cup is the focal point of the Great Hall; for part of the year, a replica is on display while the presentation cup is on tour outside of the Hall of Fame. In the bank vault, an alcove off the Great Hall, the original Cup, and earlier rings, as well as all of the current National Hockey League trophies, are on display.

Location: 30 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5E 1X8, Canada

Website: hhof.com