Lake Banook Hiking Trail GPX Map

From the Nova Scotia Hiking Trail Guide

Guide category: Stroller Friendly
Length: 4 km (one-way)
Difficulty: 1A
Duration: 45 minutes
Book trailhead: N44 40.454 W63 33.819

Bicycle trail

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Litter Receptacle

Pets on leash / Dog friendly

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Strollers

Trailhead

Parking

Freshwater lake in downtown Dartmouth, and home to multiple canoe/kayak clubs.

Starting at Sullivans Pond , this paved boardwalk winds along Lake Banook in Dartmouth. It’s one of the most popular multi-use trails around. On a nice day, expect to see lots of walkers, runners, and strollers. In the summer, canoes and kayaks fill the lake. If you want, you can watch the Banook Canoe club national team practice. They’re world class. The boardwalk is part of the Trans Canada Trail. Crossing the pedestrian footbridge links you up with the Shubenacadie Corridor Trail which takes you through Shubie Park and along Lake Charles. Parking can be found along the streets or at Graham ’ s Grove Park. For transit users, take bus 54 or 62 .

Nice boardwalk walkway along Lake Banook in Dartmouth NS. Great for walking, running, biking & strollers.

Trail Location

Starting waypoint: 44.674231, -63.563648 (open map)
Location source: Trail waypoint from gpx_for_app index
GPX file: Lake_Banook.gpx
GPX track name: Lake Banook

Recent Trail Notes

Recent trail-related items found during a five-year scan from July 12, 2021 through July 12, 2026. Verify access, closures, and conditions with the park, trail manager, or local association before heading out.

2026-07-02 – Dartmouth welcomes paddlers to Lake Banook for world championships – CBC (CBC)
2026-06-27 – World’s top masters paddlers put Dartmouth’s Lake Banook in the spotlight – PNI Atlantic News (PNI Atlantic News)
2026-06-25 – World canoe championship gets underway in Dartmouth’s Lake Banook – CTV News (CTV News)

Trip Summary

Trip Stats

2.0km

Distance

1.2mi

Distance

0h 28m

Total time

4.2km/h

Avg speed (incl. stops)

4.2km/h

Moving speed

75m

Elevation gain

67m

Elevation loss

-196m

Highest point

Elevation Profile

Terrain & Pace Summary

Hilly Walk

Good rolling terrain with 75 m of gain over 2.0 km (38 m/km). Rewarding underfoot without being punishing.

Leisurely Walk

Easy 4.2 km/h pace — plenty of time to take in the surroundings.

Trails Near This Route

🧭️ Trails from avoidingchores.com within 10 km of the trailhead, sorted nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the trailhead.

4.0 km trail · 0.0 km away

Lake Banook

Nice boardwalk walkway along Lake Banook in Dartmouth NS. Great for walking, running, biking & strollers.

Trailhead map

0.730 km trail · 0.3 km away

Sullivans Pond

Small park in downtown Dartmouth NS

Trailhead map

3.4 km trail · 1.5 km away

Lake Micmac Trail

The Trans-Canada trail that runs from Lake Banook along Lake Micmac and through Shubie Park.

Trailhead map

6.0 km trail · 1.8 km away

Shubie Park Outer Loop

Shubie Park is a popular green space for walkers, bikers, runners and has an off-leash dog area. Multiple parking areas are available.

Trailhead map

2.6 km trail · 3.2 km away

Shubenacadie Park Canal

An easy walk alongside the historic canal & waterway that run from Dartmouth to Maitland.

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2.7 km trail · 3.3 km away

Spectacle Lake Trail

Nice trail in the heart of a busy industrial area. Nice walk with lake views and boardwalks across a marsh with many birds and a nesting pair of ospreys.

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7.9 km trail · 3.6 km away

Lake Charles

I parked in the Dartmouth Crossing Park and walked from there to Viviens Way and returned. It is almost all crusher dust trail with the exception of Viviens…

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1 km trail · 5.1 km away

Halifax Urban Greenway

The Halifax Urban Greenway is a paved multi-use trail that follows the Canadian National Railway alignment. Currently in Phase 1, this section runs along…

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Trail Access & Pass Information

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Verify gate and seasonal-closure status with a local ATV club or land manager.
Some trail networks require a separate trail pass — confirm with the local OHV association.

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