Besides bringing the best amateur athletes from across the province to Dauphin, the Manitoba Summer Games will also be an economic boom for the city and surrounding area,
Martijn van Lujin is the city's Economic Development manager and a member of the host committee fir the August 11th to 17th games.
"Bringing people from the outside-in and having them stay overnight and stay and celebrate in our community really helps feed our community. So we try to actually encourage community groups to bring events to Dauphin, and we help them with funding through the Adventure Fund. The Summer Games applied for a significant fund to help pay for this because it is a significant event."
The Adventure Fund provided $25,000 to the host committee towards the staging of these games.
van Lujin says that money will be more than made up by visitors staying in and visiting the region during the event.
With events like the Summer Games added to existing activities like Countryfest and the Ukrainian Festival, van Lujin adds this will be one of the busiest summers that he will see since he first arrived in Dauphin 22 years ago.
"Hotels are full, especially during the major events, but I am sure there is still capacity in between, so do not be shy and come and visit us. But there is lots of opportunity around us as well. There are other communities that have motels and campgrounds that you can stay at. For example, you could camp and Gilbert Plains by the golf course, where it is a 20 minute drive to Dauphin if you want to visit."
van Lujin adds details will also be unveiled in the coming weeks regarding the Selo Ukraina site opening up camping space for visitors throughout the summer.
