Canada's Sports Hall of Fame became the building's sole occupant until it was closed in 2006 to make way for BMO Field.

The 4,100 square metres (44,000 sq ft) facility was opened at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, and houses the organization's offices and hall of fame museum.

In addition to inductions into its hall of fame, the organization has also conferred awards for accomplishments in sport, and in the larger community.

[3] The hall of fame museum was formally opened on 24 August 1955, at Stanley Barracks in Exhibition Place, Toronto.

[7] Canada's Sports Hall of Fame closed its museum to the public in 2006, with the building being demolished to make way for BMO Field.

[7] Canada's Sports Hall of Fame was tasked with raising an additional CA$20 million to help pay operational expenses.

[3] In 2019, the hall of fame introduced the People's Choice Award, to recognize an individual sport champion who also contributes to charities and local communities.

[12][3] Completed in 2011, Canada's Hall of Fame building was designed by Stantec, on behalf of CANA Construction, the project manager and design-lead for the museum.

[12][13] The exterior facade with its cantilevered structure, was designed to mimic the elevated platforms where athletes receive their medals.

[13] The museum space featured twelve galleries, a theatre, and interactive exhibits on the hall of fame's inductees, and Canadian sport.

[20] Animals and inanimate objects may be considered for induction, although their nomination requires the approval of the Hall's Board of Governors.

[16] On June 17, 2015, the Hall of Fame introduced the Sport Legends class of inductees, made up of athletes whose careers occurred before 1955.