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Aquatic Hall of Fame and Museum of Canada
Sports museum in MB, Canada. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Canadian Aquatic Hall of Fame (formerly the Aquatic Hall of Fame and Museum of Canada, AHFMC) is a museum dedicated to water sports in Canada—namely swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, and water polo—and is located at the Pan Am Pool in Winnipeg, Manitoba.[1]
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Former name | Aquatic Hall of Fame and Museum of Canada |
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Established | December 14, 1970 |
Location | 25 Poseidon Bay, Pan Am Pool, Winnipeg, MB, Canada. |
Type | Sports museum |
Collection size | 3.000 aquatic artifacts |
Founder | Vaughan L. Baird |
Website | aquatichalloffame |
As the oldest incorporated sports museum in Canada, it is home to the National Archives for Aquatic Sports and has an extensive collection of swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and water polo memorabilia and art. It recognizes athletes and coaches who have competed in the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Pan-American Games, and World championships as well as important supporters.
The Museum is affiliated with the Canadian Museums Association, Canadian Heritage Information Network, and Virtual Museum of Canada, as well as being a member of the International Sports Heritage Association.[2]