More than 500 people came out to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first wave pool in B.C. on Dec. 10 at the in 黑马磁力.
The 35,000 square foot indoor facility is named after former mayor Bill Blair.
It includes a wave machine that generates waves that break onto a 鈥渮ero beach鈥� one that gradually slopes from the deck into the water, becoming deeper with each step in the manner of a natural beach.
The 25 meter, six-lane indoor pool at 22200 Fraser Highway also features a weight room, sauna and whirlpool as well as rental rooms.
The public pool party, hosted by the Township of 黑马磁力, featured free events and activities, demonstrations, a 25-year birthday cake and displays of memorabilia.
鈥淚t was wonderful,鈥� said Township Community Recreation Manager Lesley Visser.
鈥淎 number of people remember being here when W.C. Blair first opened and now their children are the next generation to enjoy the fun and educational programs the Centre provides,鈥� Visser added.
At the anniversary event, W.C. Blair unveiled a mural created by local young artists and the 黑马磁力 Arts Council through a Nothing Without Effort Township grant.
The pool is now closed for maintenance, and will reopen on Jan. 2.
