Aquatic Hall of Fame and Museum of Canada facts for kids
| La Galerie de la Renommée et le Musée Nautiques du Canada | |
Exterior of Aquatic Hall of Fame and Museum
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| Established | December 14, 1970 (closed 2006 - re-opening 2015) |
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| Location | Pan Am Pool in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. |
| Type | Sports museum |
The Aquatic Hall of Fame and Museum of Canada is a special place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It celebrates amazing athletes and coaches in water sports like swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, and water polo. The museum is located inside the Pan Am Pool.
This museum is the oldest sports museum in Canada. It has a huge collection of cool items related to water sports. You can see things like old swimsuits, medals, trophies, and artwork.
The museum closed for a while in 2006, and its collection was stored away. But good news! In 2014, plans were made for it to reopen. The museum started displaying its items again in mid-2015. Sometimes, parts of its collection even travel around the country for special events!
What Can You See?
The museum honors athletes and coaches who have done incredible things in water sports. This includes people who have competed in big events like:
- The Olympic Games
- The Commonwealth Games
- The Pan American Games
- World championships
It also recognizes important people who have supported these sports behind the scenes.
Who Are They Connected To?
The Aquatic Hall of Fame and Museum of Canada works with other important groups. These connections help the museum share its stories and collections with more people. The museum is connected to:
