The Marilyn Bell Monument at Clover Point Park honours Canadian long-distance swimmer Marilyn Bell. In 1954, at just sixteen years old, she became the first person to swim across Lake Ontario, completing the nearly 52-kilometre crossing between Youngstown, New York, and Toronto. The monument marks the starting point of a commemorative swim route and celebrates one of Canada’s most remarkable endurance achievements.

Robert Brzovic 🚴‍♂️🇭🇷

October 31, 2023

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The first woman to swim from Port Angeles 🇺🇸 across the sea to Victoria 🇨🇦 40 kilometers

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