Banook Canoe Club

Banook Canoe Club Banook Canoe Club is a competitive and recreational sprint canoe kayak club. Your cottage in the city

The word Banook comes from the Mi’kmaq word Panuk meaning “First Lake”. The Mi’kmaq were the first to navigate Lake Banook and the Dartmouth lake system as they traveled across the Province. The waterway system from their winter home in Shubenacadie, led them to their summer home along the shores of the Dartmouth lakes and the body of water that is now Halifax Harbour. The lakes were also ideally situated for the military at the time - providing the ability to move supplies from inland communities to Halifax. Thus, in 1826, the construction of the Shubenacadie canal began which would open up the waterway to transport goods through the interior of the province and leading to the Bay of Fundy. By the late 1800's, canoe clubs were appearing all over Canada and the United States. The lakes of Dartmouth seemed to be a natural spot for the sport. At the same time, the William English Canoe Company hired Arthur Weston. He was a member of the RedCaps Snowshoe Club and an accomplished rower and canoeist. With four other canoeists, he engaged them in the idea of creating a space for paddlers to store their canoes. They decided to build a boathouse on the “First Lake.” Their first meeting was held in 1903. Later that year, they incorporated the Banook Canoe Club Limited and thus the club of today was formed. Since it’s beginning, the Banook Canoe Club has had a deep history with the Dartmouth Natal Day celebrations. The first celebration which the club hosted was in 1904 - just one year after its incorporation! Funded by the Dartmouth Ferry Commission and the Town Council of Dartmouth, the day’s events included ball games, regattas and a concert. Natal Day regattas continue to be a part of the life of the lake and the club. The history of the club is much more extensive than what is outlined here. For a more detailed account, the book, “Banook Canoe Club: voices from our past” by Allan Billard, provides a much broader picture and an interesting read!

Remembering 1992 and Rallying for 2027! Whether you won Gold as a U18 in ‘92 and plan to compete again as a Master in ‘2...
09/29/2026

Remembering 1992 and Rallying for 2027!
Whether you won Gold as a U18 in ‘92 and plan to compete again as a Master in ‘27, or you just love the balcony view—the entire Banook community is invited to celebrate. We will have the Dragon Boat, snacks and a cash bar.

Monday, Oct 5th
• 5:30 PM: Arrive for a Dragon Boat paddle at 5:45 (let’s see if you’ve still got it!)
• 7:00 PM: Doors open for the main event

Who is this for? Everyone. We want our 1992 National & CanMas champions, current High Performance athletes, fall paddlers, families, and our Masters crew. If you want to recruit or join the Masters or HP squads before Nationals and CanMas return home to Lake Banook in 2027, this is your rally point.

Admission is free, we will accept donations. RSVP via this link so we can gauge headcount - so we don’t run out of snacks!

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🍂Banook Trivia 🍂🍁Woohoo! Join us for a fun evening - trivia night - It’s the FALL edition! 🍁🍂Friday, Oct. 2 🍂🍁Doors open...
09/26/2026

🍂Banook Trivia 🍂

🍁Woohoo! Join us for a fun evening - trivia night - It’s the FALL edition! 🍁

🍂Friday, Oct. 2 🍂
🍁Doors open at 6:30 pm 🍁

🍂 Bring a team or come on your own and we will help you to join a team 🍂

🍁Tickets available at the link in our bio🍁

🍁All proceeds to benefit Banook athletes who are fundraising for out-of-province training camps and competition 🍁

And a bronze medal 🥉 completes the full set of medals for Grace (4 medals this week, if you’ve been counting 😀). 🥇🥈🥈🥉. C...
09/21/2026

And a bronze medal 🥉 completes the full set of medals for Grace (4 medals this week, if you’ve been counting 😀). 🥇🥈🥈🥉. Congratulations- we couldn’t be prouder!

And that’s a gold medal for Grace 🥇. Congratulations 🎉
09/21/2026

And that’s a gold medal for Grace 🥇. Congratulations 🎉

THE CREW IS GOLDEN! 🔥

KATIE COOPER • ALEXANDRA SANGSTER • GRACE THEUNISSEN • MEGAN THOMPSON 🇨🇦🥇

Team Canada takes 🥇 GOLD in the C4 Women 15–17 500m at the 2026 Olympic Hopes Regatta in Bratislava!

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🚨🚨 ÉQUIPE EN OR 🚨🚨

KATIE COOPER • ALEXANDRA SANGSTER • GRACE THEUNISSEN • MEGAN THOMPSON 🇨🇦🥇

Équipe Canada décroche l'or 🥇 en C4 féminin 15-17 ans sur 500 m lors de la régate des espoirs olympiques 2026 à Bratislava !

Woohoo. Another silver medal 🥈 for Grace! Huge congrats!
09/20/2026

Woohoo. Another silver medal 🥈 for Grace! Huge congrats!

Flow YogaMove, stretch and recharge with Flow Yoga at Banook!Join us for a welcoming Flow Yoga class designed to help im...
09/19/2026

Flow Yoga
Move, stretch and recharge with Flow Yoga at Banook!

Join us for a welcoming Flow Yoga class designed to help improve flexibility, strength, balance and overall well-being.

Choose one session per week—or join us for both!
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. — 6-week session begins September 22
Fridays at 10:30 a.m. — 6-week session begins September 25
Cost: $45 + HST per 6-week session
Drop-in: $10 per class, payable at the door

Whether you're new to yoga or looking to maintain your practice, come enjoy the benefits of movement and mindful exercise in a friendly community setting.

Register for Tuesday
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Register for Friday
https://app.amilia.com/store/en/banook_canoe_club/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=bz8nJBX

Congratulations Grace. We are so proud of you ! 🥈
09/19/2026

Congratulations Grace. We are so proud of you ! 🥈

🚨🥈 MEDAL ALERT! 🥈🚨

Grace Theunissen & Megan Thompson are bringing home SILVER! 🇨🇦🔥

The duo finished 🥈 second in the C2 Women U17 500m at the 2026 Olympic Hopes Regatta in Bratislava, Slovakia!

Another podium for Team Canada! 🇨🇦👏

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🚨🥈 ALERTE MÉDAILLE ! 🥈🚨

Grace Theunissen et Megan Thompson remportent l'argent ! 🇨🇦🔥

Le duo a terminé deuxième 🥈 de l'épreuve de C2 féminin U17 sur 500 m lors de la régate espoirs olympiques 2026 à Bratislava, en Slovaquie !

Un nouveau podium pour Équipe Canada ! 🇨🇦👏

09/17/2026

It’s Day 4 of National Coaches Week!

To our Head Coach Kevin, Assistant Coach Iryna and all of the Summer & off season coaches that make our experiences so memorable - a sincere "Thank you!" for showing up day after day, sharing your knowledge, and being a core part of the memories that define Banook.

On Day 4, we’re celebrating the lessons coaches teach that extend far beyond sport.
From teamwork and resilience to confidence and leadership, coaches help shape skills that last a lifetime. What life lesson has a coach taught you? Share it and join us in saying !

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17 Banook Avenue
Dartmouth, NS
B3A2L3

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+19024641740

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