Dartmouth’s Lake Banook will become a world stage this summer as the most powerful paddlers on Earth come to Nova Scotia to battle it out. The largest international sporting event held in Atlantic Canada to date, the 2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships will welcome athletes, coaches and spectators from 75 countries, and will be televised on every continent to millions of viewers. Join more than 100,000 spectators from around the globe to witness the sheer athleticism of the fastest paddlers in the world.
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August 12-16, 2009
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
The 2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships
World's fastest paddlers on video.
Want to view — or review — all the exciting action of the Canoe World Championships? Check out our YouTube channel for second-by-second footage and commentary of each race.
http://www.youtube.com/user/CanoeVids09
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- What a great week. Thanks to all who worked hard to make it possible. Thanks for coming congrats to all athletes! 2009-08-16
- The relay finals are underway....what a perfect way to wrap up the event!!! 2009-08-16
- Well done! Maria and Jenna are home town favorites who practice most day here on Lake Banook. 2009-08-16
- Maria and Jenna with a strong first place finish in the Womens C2-200 their second win of the day. 2009-08-16
- Maria HALAVREZOS and Jenna MARKS are on the start line for the Womens C2-200 2009-08-16
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Latest blog posts
Women’s Canoe Camp: Day 1
Posted by MHalavrezos on August 6th, 2009Blogs, Women in canoe | 1 Comment »
Phew.
Posted by MHalavrezos on July 21st, 2009Blogs, Women in canoe | 4 Comments »
PanAms in Brazil!
Posted by MHalavrezos on July 8th, 2009Blogs, Women in canoe | 2 Comments »
Featured articles
Exciting races, entertainment, weather drew big crowds to Canoe ‘09
Posted in Featured, Press Releases | 1 Comment »August 17th, 2009
Tens of thousands of people came out to Lake Banook for the 2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships.
For the four days of competition, the warm weather and flat-calm water were ideal for racing. Thousands of spectators cheered on the fastest paddlers in the world as they raced on the Bell Aliant Racing Centre on Lake Banook and enjoyed the festival on Prince Albert Road. Read the rest of this entry »
Results
Posted in Featured | No Comments »August 16th, 2009
Day 1 - Thursday
Day 2 - Friday
Day 3 - Saturday
Day 4 - Sunday
Nova Scotians leave it all on the lake
Posted in Featured | No Comments »August 16th, 2009
It was a busy day on the water for Nova Scotians yesterday in medal events at the 2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships at Lake Banook.
In an exciting race that had the crowd roaring, the men’s C-4 1,000 team of Halifax’s Richard Dalton, Dartmouth’s Ben Russell, and Ian Mortimer of Ottawa and Thomas Hall of Pointe-Claire, Que., surged to finish fifth. Read the rest of this entry »
Canada wins 2 medals, 2 finals
Posted in Featured | No Comments »August 16th, 2009
A familiar name earned Canada its first medal yesterday at the 2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships at the Bell Aliant Racing Centre on Lake Banook in Dartmouth. Read the rest of this entry »
Stunning Opening Ceremonies draw more than 10,000
Posted in Featured | 1 Comment »August 14th, 2009
More than 10,000 people lined the shores of Lake Banook on Wednesday night as the 2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships kicked off with a crowd-pleasing mix of music, pageantry and fireworks. Read the rest of this entry »
Canada, N.S. paddlers open with big splash
Posted in Featured | No Comments »August 14th, 2009
All the Canadian paddlers advanced through heats on the first day of the 2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships at the Bell Aliant Racing Centre on Lake Banook. Read the rest of this entry »
Hosting the 2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships has its economic benefits
Posted in Featured, Press Releases | No Comments »August 12th, 2009
The upcoming 2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships will create an estimated $10 million in economic spinoffs, including 260 jobs.
“Anytime you see a major international event being held in a city it usually gives a significant boost to the local economy,” says Valerie Payn, president and CEO, Halifax Chamber of Commerce. “Athletes and spectators visit local businesses and the preparation for the event means jobs for contractors.” Read the rest of this entry »
City Park transformed into Athlete’s Village for Canoe ’09
Posted in Featured, Press Releases | 2 Comments »August 10th, 2009
A popular park in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia has been transformed into an athlete’s village for the 2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships, presented by Bell Aliant.
More than 70 countries, will be using Birch Cove Park, on Lake Banook, as a staging area during the championships. Read the rest of this entry »
