The Lorne Amateur Aquatic Club was founded possibly in 1871 and if they are the same outfit as The Lorne Rowing Club, became the dominant 19th century force on the Halifax Harbour. There is some confusion as to the timeline of the premises. Lorne rented out the former building of the defunct Royal Halifax Yacht Club sometime around 1885, although RHYC members were listed as active in the 1886 American Canoe Association lists. Lorne then faded later in the century but reorganized in 1901. Located just south of Pier 6 in the Richmond neighbourhood, unfortunately the Lorne clubhouse was destroyed in the blast from the Halifax Explosion but members reorganised shortly afterward. They gave out cups and trophies well into the 1920's as part of the regatta scene that included St. Mary's Boat Club, the Jubilee Boating Club and the Northwest Arm Rowing Club. Lorne was no longer a part of the scene by the time the Maritime Division came about with St. Mary's being the lone club on the Halifax side to continue with canoeing activities. A photo from the 1930s seems to show red bands on black for the jersey. These may likely have been the club colours.

1906: “The Halifax Boating Club, the Lorne Aquatic Club and the North West Arm Rowing Club decided to host a circuit of five regattas which would count towards a Maritime... championship. Other clubs, including St. Mary’s, the North Stars, and Bankers would be invited if available.” (excerpt from Alan Billards 'Voices from the Past'.)