Sydney, Cape Breton: Canada has a proud history of hosting international sporting events, including Olympic, Pan American/ParaPan American and Commonwealth Games, as well as many world championships, including the 2015 Fifa Women’s World Cup.
Sporting events represent $5.2 billion in annual spending by domestic and international visitors and is the fastest growing segment of Canada’s tourism industry.
Government of Canada is supporting Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) in its efforts to position itself as a top sports tourism destination in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
CBRM is hosting the Stihl Timbersports Canadian Champions Trophy 2019 from June 30-July 1, 2019. The event, which will be broadcast nationally by TSN.
2018 represented Canada’s second consecutive record-breaking year for tourism, welcoming more than 21 million tourists. With $100 billion in total spending by visitors, the tourism sector is a vital part of the Canadian economy, supporting 1.8 million jobs.
“Tourism is a strong economic driver that creates good jobs for middle class families. We’ve seen many examples of communities transforming and diversifying their economies through tourism. That’s why we’ve developed a strategy that will stimulate growth in the tourism sector through new and ongoing investments. We are committed to expanding our country’s tourism experiences to maximize the sector’s potential year-round, from coast to coast to coast,” said Mélanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie.
Quick Facts:
The Stihl Timbersports Series consists of six disciplines, three using an axe and three using a saw, that evolved from traditional forestry techniques.
The Stihl Timbersports Canadian Champions Trophy features four out of six disciplines in a back-to-back relay format without a break. Two athletes at a time will compete head-to-head with the winner moving to the next round.
The time trial and qualification round will be held on Sunday, June 30. The Stihl Timbersports Champions competition will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 1. Both all-ages, free admission events will take place at the Joan Harris Cruise Pavillion in Sydney, Nova Scotia.