The Importance Of Pan Am Games In Canada

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- As the third largest international, multi-sport games, the Pan Am Games are already creating ripples of excitement in Toronto, its 2015 host city. But with select events happening in the Courtyard Niagara Falls' own backyard, fans of everything from kayaking to rowing can book a stay at this preeminent family hotel in Niagara Falls to find out who will take home the gold.
The more than 6,000 athletes competing in the 2015 Pan Am Games from July 10 to 26 will represent 41 countries and territories in more than 52 athletic disciplines. While Canada has hosted the games in 1967 and 1999, this is the first year Toronto will serve as the host city.
For those excited to watch the canoe/kayak sprint or rowing, however, there's no better place to

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