The newly re-designed Hall of Fame has created a space for temporary exhibitions, which will be changed annually to tell new and exciting stories.
The Orr-Walton Sports Camp
The Orr-Walton Sports Camp ran from 1969-1978 on Lake Couchiching in Orillia, inspiring a generation of young hockey players. Run by Bobby Orr and Mike Walton, the Camp featured regular appearances from hockey all-stars. This exhibit features rare promotional material and photos from the Camp.
Bobby Orr and the Tragically Hip
The Tragically Hip are legends within Canadian popular culture. Unsurprisingly, this reputation partially stems from several songs centered around hockey. This exhibit highlights the connection between The Tragically Hip, hockey, and Gord Downie’s personal admiration for Bobby Orr.
Giving Back to the Community
Bobby Orr has never forgotten his roots. He has regularly showcased a strong commitment to community service, demonstrating the values displayed throughout the Hall of Fame. This exhibition celebrated the various acts of community service that Bobby has done over the years.
Bobby says about his commitment to giving back, “once my playing days were done, I found that contributing to various charity organizations and events helped to keep me involved with the game and the fans.”
Bobby Orr's Youth Sport Years
This exhibition features memorabilia from Bobby’s days playing youth sports. Patches, photos, trophies, and jerseys, all testaments to the impact these experiences had on him. With such a long career in sport, these early years spent playing baseball and hockey set the stage for the type of player Bobby would become in his NHL years. Later in life, Bobby would commend the power of local youth sports on its ability to bring communities together and create formative experiences. This exhibition is currently on display on the first floor of the museum, with extra patches from Bobby’s different youth teams being found on the second floor in front of the inductee wall.
