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Trip Planner:   Canada  /  Nova Scotia  /  Halifax Regional Municipality  /  Dartmouth  /  Lake Banook

Lake Banook, Dartmouth

4.7
#3 of 8 in Parks in Dartmouth
Water Body · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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Lake Banook is a freshwater lake located in Dartmouth within the Halifax Regional Municipality in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is home to three sprint canoe and kayak clubs, two rowing clubs, and a dragon boat club. It also has a claim to be the birthplace of ice hockey.
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Tours to Lake Banook

FROM £98 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
5.0
Duration: 6 hours
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Lake Banook reviews

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4.6
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  • By lshelley41
    Perfect place to go swimming.You can go boating.There are so many things you can do in and around this lake.You can even have lunch or just have a coffee while taking in the beauty of lake Banook... 
    Perfect place to go swimming.You can go boating.There are so many things you can do in and around this lake.You can even have lunch or just have a coffee while taking in the beauty of lake Banook...  more »
  • By backpacker31
    On the day I arrived, I found the lake and surrounding walking pathways utilized by many people. Some were rowing on the lake, others were relaxing with their families at the lake's edge. The setting....  more
    On the day I arrived, I found the lake and surrounding walking pathways utilized by many people. Some were rowing on the lake, others were relaxing with their families at the lake's edge. The setting....  more »
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  • By Nureldin Madreed
    The most beautiful place for the family and kayaking 🛶.
  • By Mandii Rose
    Could have swam here all day. Lots of room to sit and swim. Cute beach but gets pretty busy.
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