Vancouver Centennial Plaque #76 – Crystal Pool

Address:           Vancouver Aquatic Centre, 1050 Beach Avenue

Status:             Missing

“CRYSTAL POOL

In 1929 a private syndicate built Vancouver's only indoor saltwater pool. “The Home of Champions” was bought by the Parks Board in 1939 as a part of its plan to acquire all property along English Bay. It was demolished in 1974.”

Credit: Vancouver Centennial Commission, Historic Plaque Program – list and documentation plaques 50-100 (June 18, 1986). Courtesy of Vancouver Archives

Photo credit: Vancouver Archives (AM1535- CVA 99-2212)