Lake Banook in Dartmouth, N.S., is set to host two world-class canoe events next year.

Officials and athletes were on hand Friday to announce the events.

“We’ll have families, we’ll have coaches, and supporters will join them, filling our hotels, restaurants, and businesses,” said the province’s tourism minister, Dave Ritcey.

“The result will be nearly $11 million in economic impact.”

The ICF Masters Canoe Sprint World Championships will be held from June 25 to 27, followed by the Junior and U23 Canoe Sprint World Championships from July 1 to 5.

The announcement comes as the club undergoes renovations for major facility upgrades.

Casey Wade, Canoe Kayak Canada’s CEO, says the upgrades reinforce Lake Banook’s status as a premier paddling venue.

“This is such a wonderful paddling comm

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