Over 13,000 took in the 2018 Manitoba Winter Games here in Thompson.

That’s according to an economic impact report, which was released earlier today.

The report also says that the total net economic activity from the games was $1.1M for Thompson, with $859,000 spent directly by out-of-town athletes, family members, spectators and other visitors to Thompson during the games.

Mayor Colleen Smook said that the boosts to local businesses and the many investments from Sport Manitoba were a huge benefit to Thompson, but that the chance to showcase the spirit of Thompson at its best might be the most important part of the Games experience.