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The Canada Games Complex was constructed in 1981 to host the aquatic events of the 1981 Canada Summer Games in Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is run by the City of Thunder Bay and its features include a swimming pool, indoor fitness areas, a fitness testing area, and an indoor running track. The facility has been open to the public since the end of the Summer Games in 1981, and since that time has seen many renovations and additions, including a café, water slide, and expansions to its fitness areas. It accommodates approximately 450,000 visitors every year.
The Complex | |
 The sculpture "Vertere" | |
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| Address | 420 Winnipeg Avenue |
|---|---|
| Location | Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada |
| Public transit |  Thunder Bay Transit 2 |
| Owner | The City of Thunder Bay |
| Capacity | 800 (Pool Bleachers) |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | May 31, 1979 |
| Opened | August 1981 |
| Construction cost | C$7.1 million |
| Architect | Marani, Roundthwaite and Dick, Architects |
| Builder | Gateway Building and Supply Ltd. |
Located near the entrance to the complex is a twisting wooden sculpture titled "Vertere". It was created in 1981 by Paul Epp of Cambridge, Ontario. It depicts a twisting motion, which is common in sports.[1]
Facilities
editThe main feature is the pool. It is 77 metres (253 ft) long, and divided by two bulkheads. Water depth ranges from 0.83 metres (2.7 ft) at the shallow end to 4.94 metres (16.2 ft) at the deep end. The complex also features a "Swirlpool", which features hydrotherapy jets.[citation needed]
The complex has wide pool decks to accommodate badminton, table tennis, a children's play area, various exercise equipment and a social area. Off the pool deck are permanent bleachers with a capacity of 800 people.[citation needed]
The diving tower has platforms located at 5 metres (16 ft), 7.5 metres (25 ft) and 10 metres (33 ft). It also includes two 3 metres (9.8 ft) and one 1 metre (3.3 ft) springboard. The diving tower also features the "Thunderslide", a 73 metres (240 ft) long water slide.[citation needed]
The complex features a 2,400 square feet (220 m2) weight room as well as three "Multi-training Areas" which include elliptical trainers, ergometers, exercise bikes, Stairmasters, treadmills, a climbing wall, and Universal Gym Equipment. One of the areas also features televisions that users can watch while exercising. A 280 metres (920 ft) running track is located on the second level, overlooking the pool area.[citation needed]
Also included is a fitness testing area, four squash courts, and two multi-purpose rooms. In addition to fitness and swimming the complex also provides babysitting facilities, locker rooms, and aerobic classes. The games complex also features a variety of accessibility features for handicapped and disabled persons.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ Tronrud, Thorold J. & Nicholson, David (2005). Thunder Bay Quiz Book: 101 Fascinating Questions about our History Archived 2012-02-07 at the Wayback Machine. Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society, pps. 12 (question) and 41 (answer) ISBN 0-920119-50-6.