The Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course is a

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facility that is located in

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. The facility was constructed in 1903 as a permanent venue for the

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. The facility is located on the Martindale Pond. In 1966, the facility was renovated. It was also renovated extensively in 1999 to stage the 1999 World Rowing Championships. The venue also hosted the

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and the rowing competitions at the

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. To stage the Games, the venue was again renovated in 2014.Toronto 2015 Bid Book
The venue is classified by

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as an "A" class venue. An $820,000 upgrade was undertaken for the 2015 Pan American Games.

Lake specifications

The lake's dimensions follow the

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rules for a rowing lake suitable for hosting a

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regatta: * Stillwater, with consistent water conditions * straight length for racing * 8 rowing lanes, each wide * Minimum water depth of * A return channel allowing boats to move to the start, separated from the main lake by an island

References

{{2015 Pan American Games venues Rowing in Canada Venues of the 2015 Pan American Games Rowing venues Sports venues in St. Catharines 1903 establishments in Ontario

Lake specifications

See also

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