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SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS

The BC Sports Hall of Fame offers a wide variety of fieldtrips for both schools and community groups. Ideal for Grades 4 through 10, our fieldtrips combine guided and self-guided tours plus interactive exploration in a dynamic venue for both students and educators. Please contact us for further information and have the following information ready:

  • Date and alternate date for your visit
  • Arrival time and alternate arrival time
  • Number of students in each grade
  • Number of adults in each grade

Call Special Events Administrator Cecilia Olmos at (604) 687-5520 or email her at Cecilia@bcsportshalloffame.com for additional details.

FIELD TRIPS

Terry Fox & Rick Hansen Tour

Inspire your students with the Terry Fox Tour. The fieldtrip highlights the story of the Marathon of Hope and has students learning from the only permanent gallery dedicated to this great Canadian Hero. As a class, students trace Terry’s monumental journey across Canada. Students will also learn about Rick Hansen, Canada’s “Man In Motion” and his incredible and inspirational journey across the world.

Artifact Highlights

  • Terry’s running shoes
  • T-shirt and shorts from the
  • Marathon of Hope
  • Terry’s Order of Canada medal
  • First page of Terry’s personal journal
  • Variety of gifts given to Terry
  • Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion Wheelchair
  • Inspirational video about the “Man in Motion Tour”

Hero In You® Tour

The Hero In You® Tour is the ideal way to inspire and educate. The fieldtrip includes a tour of 14 History Galleries focusing on the stories and lessons of our Hero In You® athletes (Rick Hansen, Lori Fung, Debbie Brill to name a few). Students will learn about the courage to come back (Karen Magnussen), the importance of social responsibility (Daniel Igali) and the power of play (Silken Laumann).

The story of Rick Hansen is showcased in the Rick Hansen Gallery, which has recently been renovated to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the completion of the Man In Motion Tour. One of the museum’s largest collections, Rick’s Man in Motion wheelchair, competitive wheelchair marathon medals and world tour memorabilia and footage are on display. They continue to teach us that heart, passion and character are the most important strengths any athlete can have.

Artifact Highlights

  • Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion wheelchair
  • Lori Fung’s Olympic uniform & ribbon
  • Karen Magnussen’s figure skating dress
2010 BC Canada Helps