The Bobby Orr Hall of Fame is saddened to learn of the passing of James Peter (aka “J.P.” or “Jim”) MacDonald. Mr. MacDonald was inducted in 2012 as a member of the 1961/62 Bantam All Stars. He passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at the Hanover and District Hospital in his 76th year. https://www.mightonfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/2734/James-MacDonald
Concept Design for New Exhibition Unveiled
At their September 9th meeting, Council for the Town of Parry Sound approved the concept design for the new Bobby Orr Hall of Fame Exhibition! Watch the design presentation here (starts at 49:50) and see the full concept below.
Employment Opportunity – Curatorial & Collections Intern
Curatorial & Collections Intern – Bobby Orr Hall of Fame Located amidst the 30,000 islands of Georgian Bay and a 2.5 hour-drive north of Toronto, the Town of Parry Sound offers an exceptional quality of life. Join us as our Curatorial & Collections Intern at the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame in this full-time one-year… Read more »
Bobby Orr Hall of Fame Receives Funding from FedNor for Re-development of Permanent Exhibition
The Town of Parry Sound is thrilled to announce that the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame will be receiving a grant of $494,250 from the federal Tourism Recovery Fund administered by FedNor. The funding will cover 75% of the total costs of completely re-designing the permanent exhibition at the Hall of Fame. The Bobby Orr… Read more »
Hours for Canada Day Long Weekend
The Charles W. Stockey Centre (home to the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame) is hosting Ribfest in its parking lot on July 1-3. The Bobby Orr Hall of Fame will be open revised hours as below to coincide with Ribfest. Visitors should please note that there will be no onsite parking through the weekend. July… Read more »
Revised Hall of Fame Hours on Saturday, June 18
The Bobby Orr Hall of Fame will be open reduced hours, from 12:00 – 4:00 pm on Saturday, June 18 to accommodate the Induction Ceremony happening in the evening. Admission is complimentary for ticket holders to the Induction Ceremony.
Easter Weekend Hours
Please note how the statutory holiday affects hours at the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame. Friday, April 15 – Closed Saturday, April 16 – Open 10-5 Sunday, April 17 – Closed Monday, April 18 – Closed Regular hours of Wednesday to Saturday from 10-5 resume on April 20.
Holiday Hours
The Bobby Orr Hall of Fame and Charles W. Stockey Centre will be closed for the holidays from December 24 to January 4, re-opening for regular hours on January 5, 2022. Gift shop orders placed after December 18 will not be processed or shipped until the Hall of Fame re-opens in January. Holiday HoursDecember 23:… Read more »
Seeking Members for Bobby Orr Hall of Fame Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee
Important Community Request! Your expertise and talents are needed to serve our community on a Committee of Council in an advisory capacity. This appointment requires attendance at regular meetings to provide advice as the design, content development and implementation of a new exhibition at the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame is completed. Committee members may… Read more »
Bobby Orr Hall of Fame Closed November 12 & 13th
The Bobby Orr Hall of Fame will be closed on Friday, November 12th and Saturday, November 13th for a private event. Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, November 17th.
