Did you know that Expedia ranked Dartmouth as #18 among most active Canadian cities in 2017 and 2018?
A healthy lifestyle leaves you feeling energetic and at a reduced risk of disease. One of the foundations for continuing good health is daily exercise.
Improve your health and well being by participating in the many recreational activities offered in Dartmouth.
Our 23 lakes in Dartmouth, City of Lakes, offer paddling, rowing, swimming, kayaking, windsurfing, water skiing, skating, sea-dooing and jetskiing.
Lake Banook is home to three paddling clubs, two rowing clubs, and two Dragon Boat clubs. Our paddlers and rowers have brought home many medals from world-class competitions as well as national competitions.
See the directory of Dartmouth Sports & Rec Facilities below, also the Recreation and Open Spaces Asset Map prepared by the Dartmouth Community Health Board.
Banook Canoe Club - Lake Banook
Mic Mac Amateur Aquatic Club - Lake Banook
Senobe Aquatic Club - Lake Banook
Abenaki Aquatic Club - 902 Bell Lake
East Dartmouth Community Centre
Queensberry Rules Boxing Studio
Brightwood Golf & Country Club (Private)
Halifax Area Model Yacht Club (HAMYC)
East Dartmouth Community Centre
South Woodside Community Centre
North Star Rowing Club - Lake Banook
Mic Mac Rowing Club - Lake Banook
Note: Most Dartmouth lakes are suitable for swimming, but not all lakes offer lifeguard service. Lifeguard service is provided at:
Birch Cove (end of Oakdale Cres.)
Penhorn Beach (Penhorn Dr.)
Dartmouth Clay Target Association
Maps of walking trails are available at HRM Recreation.
The Dartmouth Community Health Board is pleased to introduce the Dartmouth Recreation and Open Spaces Asset Map. Find all the free and accessible activities to keep you and your family active this year. Each colored icon represents a different activity or asset that will promote physical activity and well-being, We hope you have fun discovering new activities in Dartmouth!
Destination Dartmouth Association, based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, became incorporated as a Society in 2016. Its mandate is to promote Dartmouth’s identity, preserve its heritage, and encourage the development of a healthy and inclusive community. About Us
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