Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
Fisher Boosts Banook Canoe Club’s Green, Access Plans
The Banook Canoe Club will be upgraded to be more accessible and energy efficient after an investment of over $2.3 million from the federal government.
This was announced by Minister Darren Fisher, and Deborah Windsor, President of the Banook Canoe Club Board of Directors.
Since 2022, the historic Banook Canoe Club has been undergoing renovations to repair the aging building and expand the community space. The funding announced today will contribute to the next phase of the renovations focused on accessibility and energy efficiency. This project includes the installation of an accessible lift, entranceways, ramps, and washrooms. In addition, solar panels will be installed to reduce the facility’s carbon footprint, alongside a new HVAC and HRV system, energy-efficient windows, doors, and lighting.
These renovations will enable Banook Canoe Club to resume its Paddle All and Paracanoe programs for athletes with disabilities while also offering a comfortable, energy-efficient, and accessible space for year-round recreation and community activities.
https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/02/minister-darren-fisher-announces-investment-to-green-the-banook-canoe-clubs-historic-building-and-enhance-accessibility-for-athletes-of-all-abilities.html