The women's curling championships had a big economic impact on the city according to the organizers

The 2016 Ford Women's World Curling Championships this winter had a $ 7 million economic impact on the City of North Bay

View: The 2018 Ford Women's World Curling Championships in Photo

In addition to the economic benefits to our community, we were able to introduce our city to the world, "said Mayor Al McDonald," The organizers, athletes and visitors were impressed by our hospitality and facilities.

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" The 2018 Ford World Women's Curling Championship was a resounding success on and off the ice, and we were thrilled to see the city of North Bay. Katherine Henderson, Chief Executive Officer of Curling Canada, adds, "We have seen this over and over over the years as Canadian cities gain national and international visibility by organizing Canada Curling Championships, and I know that, according to wha Last March, in North Bay, I am convinced that the city will be in the spotlight for a future championship. "

Information collected during polls during and after the event is used as input to the Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance. "The tool uses the out-of-town expenses of attendees at the event, the event organizers' expenses, and the capital construction costs directly attributed to the event." 39 event, "says Melinda Fry, City Director of Sports and Events.

"The $ 7.3 million in economic benefits to the community, coupled with the immeasurable exposure of curling in the city and the city's exposure to the world, will be enduring legacies of the city." # 39; event. said Dave Bennett, co-chair of the organizing committee.