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VenueDartmouth is known as the City of Lakes. It has a long history in canoesport, dating from the First Peoples topresent day world champion paddlers. Our lakes are known internationally as a superb natural race course,having hosted the Sprint World Championships in 1989 and 1997 followed by the Jr and Sr Marathon WorldChampionships in 2000.Lake Banook, located in downtown Dartmouth, is home to four paddling/rowing clubs; Senobe, MicMac,Banook and NorthStar, all of which will be providing support for our Nationals. In particular, the 100 year oldBanook Canoe Club will host the banquet, the awards ceremonies, and provide other logistical support.Registration and judging will take place at the Judges' Tower area with the support of the Society for CanoeChampionships and the Atlantic Division of the Canadian Canoe Association.