Membership & Program Registration

Excitement is Building at Banook Canoe Club!

Summer registration for Banook Membership is open!! We will have some changes to our programming options - plus - registration will be easier with our new platform.

All of this and our building will be fully accessible and operational.

Go Banook!

2026 - 2027 Registration Options

Family and individual memberships purchased by February 28, 2026, will receive an Early Registration Bonus of $50.00 Banook Bucks to be redeemed this summer at the canteen and BBQ's.

Banook Membership Options

Come enjoy your cottage in the city!!

  • Activity Camp - 25% discount

    • Activities
    • Games
    • Beach time
    • Paddling (E.g. dragon boat, ride on top boats)
  • Weekly or multi-week registration options

  • Early drop off and late pickup- optional add-on

  • Coached paddling program - optional add-on

  • Swimming lessons - optional add-on - 20% discount

  • Celebration special combo: Activity camp and Coached paddling program - $395.00 savings

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Community Member Options

Community Registration Opening February 21st

  • Activity Camp - no discount

    • Activities
    • Games
    • Beach time
    • Paddling (E.g. dragon boat, ride on top boats)
  • Weekly or multi-week registration options

  • Early drop off and late pickup- optional add-on

  • Swimming lessons - optional add-on - no discount

Starting February 21, 2026

New for 2026 - ADCKC/CKC – Race fee and registration will be administered by ADCKC through RAMP - Banook will provide a link and details as information becomes available.

Supervision Requirement:

For the safety of our program participants aged 11 and under, supervision is required when not in a coached swimming or paddling session. Our weekly Activity Camp provides full-day supervised programming, coordinated by our childcare and coaching staff, making it easy for families to enjoy a seamless day at the club.

Celebration Combo Special for 2026!

To celebrate the soon to be completed renovation, Banook is offering Banook Members a combined paddling and activity camp program for the summer of 2026.

Members registering for Full Summer Activity Camp will receive FREE registration into the Coached Summer Paddling Program for the summer of 2026. A savings of $395.00

The program is for U8, U10 and U12 paddlers and includes.

Banook Benefits

Located in the heart of Dartmouth, membership includes access to the club facilities, activities, and beach.  Family memberships offer the freedom for the entire family to come down and enjoy the club regardless of age.

Membership also includes the following benefits:

  • Access to World Class Canoe and Kayak facility and World Class Coaching
  • No rainy days at Banook with our large gym!
  • Lots of shelter outside from the sun
  • Monthly Newsletter
  • Lifeguarded Beach during July and August (9am – 5pm)
  • Member Try-a-Boat sessions - weather dependent
  • Discounted Childcare
  • Discounted Event Prices
  • Discounted Facility Rentals
  • Discounted Registration Fees for Larger Families
  • Free Kiddie Canoe for children aged 4-7 years old

New members are always welcome!

Renew or become a member today.

Financial Assistance

Banook Canoe Club is a member of KidSport™ and qualifies for the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program.

KidSport™ is a national children’s program that helps kids overcome the financial barriers preventing or limiting their participation in organized sport. KidSport Nova Scotia provides funding of up to $300/year/child for sport registration and/or equipment.

Jumpstart Funds kids who want to get active. Kids who want to learn a new sport or activity. Kids who want to keep up a sport or activity they already enjoy. Kids aged 4 to 18 from families in financial need can receive funding to help with registration fees, equipment and/or transportation.

Payment Options

Credit card - Please be aware that when paying by credit card, the total amount charged to the credit card will include an additional 3.5% administrative fee that is paid to the payment processor. That fee is non-refundable.

If you are unable to pay by credit card, please contact the club manager to discuss alternate payment options.

[email protected]

902 464-1740