1. What are education group requirements?
- Under this program the group must be an organized class with a teacher as group
leader from the public, separate or private school system
- Groups must have a confirmed reservation, preferably a minimum of 10 days in advance
with the Hockey Hall of Fame Group Reservation Department.
- You may contact the Group Reservation Department by phone at (416) 360-7735, fax at
(416) 360-7856 or click below to access our online booking form
On-line
Request Form
for your school.
The following information will be
necessary to confirm a group visit.
- Name of school
- Name of teacher (group leader)
- Phone and fax number
- Grade level of class
- Number of students and supervisors and/or volunteers in group
- One teacher/leader to a group of 5-8 students is the
required ratio.
The teacher/leader must supervise the group
for the duration of the tour.
For younger classes,
smaller groups are recommended.
2. What is the education group pricing breakdown?
| Education rates (minimum 15 guests) |
| General group |
$9.00 |
| Senior group ( 65+ years) |
$6.00 |
| Youth (4 years – 18 years) |
$6.00 |
- Adults with school groups receive one complimentary general admission for every 10 students.
Additional adults pay a special $6.00 rate.
- Minor hockey teams and other youth group types are entitled to school group rates however
adults with these groups pay the general group rate of $9.00.
*Prices include all applicable taxes and are subject to change without notice.
3. What are the hours of operation?
Fall/Winter/Spring (except holiday Christmas and March breaks)
- Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Summer (beginning 3rd week of June) and holiday breaks
- Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
4. How can this education kit be best utilized?
- Peruse the contents of the binder.
- Select one or more of the following topics and copy for use.
- Great moments (generic study)
- Geography
- History
- Language
- Mathematics
- Have the class work through the previsit exercise before their trip
to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
- Be aware that in the academic topics material
there are exercises for Hall activity and post visit classroom
activity.
5. What recommendations will make the educational trip
more enjoyable?
NB: The Hockey Hall of Fame does not conduct guided tours.
However, staff are positioned throughout the facility to provide
assistance.
- Allow a minimum of two hours for a visit.
- It is suggested that school groups spend half of the visit completing
selected material and the other half experiencing hands-on inter-active
exhibits.
- Start student groups (5-8 students plus a leader) at different zones
in the Hockey Hall of Fame. This will help traffic flow.
- A pre-visit by the group leader is highly recommended. Present the
complimentary voucher at the admissions desk.
7. Method of payment for the field trip
- Please have a group leader pay upon arrival by
cash, cheque or authorized credit card. Coinage will only be accepted if
properly rolled.
8. Does the Hockey Hall of Fame have a coat check or lockers?
- No, not available at this time.
9. What about lunch facilities?
- Food cannot be brought into the Hockey Hall of
Fame. A concession stand is available near the Rink Zone for beverages
and snacks. There is a food court adjacent to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Recommendations for local restaurants that will accommodate school
groups can be provided.
10. Are there other attractions close by?
- Yes:
- CN Tower
- Harbourfront
- SkyDome
- Maple Leaf Gardens
- Eaton Centre
- Air Canada Centre
- Hummingbird Centre
NB: The Hockey Hall of Fame is a public facility for everyone to
enjoy and we strongly suggest that the group leader take full
responsibility for the conduct of their group, i.e. – walk, not run and
keep voices at a moderate level.
*Valid teacher ID is required upon arrival
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