BC Sports Hall of Fame

The BC Sports Hall of Fame is a sports museum and hall of fame at BC Place Stadium. It showcases Vancouver and other Canadian athletes and sports history.

The BC Sports Hall of Fame educates and entertains through its programs and collections by telling stories of outstanding achievements in sport in British Columbia. It showcases the accomplishments of individual athletes and teams, as well as those who have contributed to the development of sport in the province.

For full details about the attraction, visit the BC Sports Hall of Fame website.

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The BC Sports Hall of Fame has an impressive Indigenous Sport Gallery. If you haven’t seen it yet, you should check it out!

This article contains the following information about the BC Sports Hall of Fame:

BC Sports Hall of Fame at BC Place Stadium

The BC Sports Hall of Fame is a medium-sized museum that showcases memorabilia and items of interest to sports enthusiasts. From iconic team jerseys to cherished memorabilia, the immersive space whispers tales of triumph and perseverance, while honoring Canadian heroes like Terry Fox and Rick Hansen.

Embracing both tradition and innovation, the Hall boasts the largest Indigenous sports gallery in Canada. In 2024 the venue unveiled the world’s first digital Indigenous sports gallery. For over 50 years, the attraction has preserved and celebrated British Columbia’s sporting heritage with over 28,000 artifacts, captivating a diverse global audience with 150 years of triumphs and tribulations.

The museum has a number of hands-on exhibits which makes it especially interesting and engaging. You can take shots at a hockey net, time your running speed, do some wall climbing and play a game of foosball. You can also see how fast you can go in a wheelchair like the one Rick Hansen used on his trip around the world.

For full details about current exhibits, click BC Sports Hall of Fame.

What to Expect

At the BC Sports Hall of Fame expect to see lots of team jerseys and helmets, other sports equipment and autographed memorabilia in glass displays.

While the spotlight shines brightly on memorabilia from major Vancouver and BC teams, the museum’s richness extends beyond, delving into the realm of Indigenous sports and the British Commonwealth Games.

At the attraction you can step into the Vancouver 2010 Gallery, a homage to the Olympic Games, or wander through the In Her Footsteps Gallery, celebrating the remarkable achievements of women in sports. Marvel at the Hall of Champions Gallery, where legendary athletes are honored, and explore the Indigenous Sport Gallery, Terry Fox Gallery, and Rick Hansen Gallery.

Another highlight of the BC Sports Hall of Fame is the participation zone. Engage in hands-on activities like scaling a climbing wall, honing your aim at the hockey target practice game, or testing your speed on the timed running track. The attraction is not a huge facility, but it’s surprising how much is packed in!

For full details about current exhibits, click BC Sports Hall of Fame.

Where is the BC Sports Hall of Fame?

The BC Sports Hall of Fame is located by Gate A at BC Place. The stadium’s address is 777 Pacific Boulevard South. Keep in mind though, it’s a big place. The museum, and Gate A, can be found at the intersection of Beatty Street and Robson Street by the Terry Fox Plaza on the northwest side of the stadium.

Just a couple of blocks down the street from Gate A is the Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain Station at the corner of Beatty and Dunsmuir.

Terry Fox Statue Outside Gate A at BC Place

Hours and Rates

The BC Sports Hall of Fame is open most weeks from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. The place typically closes at kick-off when Professional Sports are being played at BC Place Stadium.

Admission rates as of mid-2024 are as follows:

Adults (ages 15 to 64) – $20
Seniors (ages 65+) – $16
Youth (ages 5 to 14) – $12
Students (with ID) – $17.50
Kids (ages 4 and under) – no charge
Family (two adults and two youth) – $55

Sports enthusiasts can also become a Club 1966 Member. Joining the BC Sports Hall of Fame means you can attend gallery openings and exhibits as a BC Sports Hall of Fame member throughout the year. Membership also offers savings. For example, you can get 15% off merchandise or facility rentals.

There are two types of memberships to choose from. The Family Membership includes up to four people from within your immediate family. This membership costs $120 and is valid for up to one year from time of purchase. The other option is the Individual Membership. This second membership is for die-hard sports fans and costs $60. It’s valid for up to a year from time of purchase.

Note: Rates and hours of operation are subject to change.

For tickets and more details, visit the BC Sports Hall of Fame website.

Ways to Save

There are a few ways to save on the cost of admission at the BC Sports Hall of Fame.

People with ticket stubs to BC Place events, BC Lions football games, Vancouver Canucks hockey games and Vancouver Whitecaps soccer games can sometimes get 50% off the price of regular admission on game days by showing their ticket stub. As of June of 2024, however, it’s unclear whether that’s still the case.

Other discounts include members of Hosteling International getting in for the price of a youth or student, which is good for older members who aren’t students. Also, visitors to Science World or the Vancouver Lookout more often than not qualify for a 20% discount.

Sports Hall Video

To give you even more of an idea of what to expect, check out the following video. It was filmed in 2024. The video shows scenes of some of the galleries and exhibits, but not all of them. It’s a good-sized museum with lots to see. It also has lots of hands-on activities.