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Tartan Day & The Canmore Highland Games
Tartan Day and the Canmore Highland Games bring Canmore together to celebrate Scottish independence and culture.
Canmore Highland Games: Where the Mountains Meet the Highlands
Experience the 2026 Canmore Highland Games, September 4–6 in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. One of Canmore’s most anticipated annual events, this three-day celebration of Scottish and Celtic culture features Highland dancing, piping and drumming, traditional Heavy Sports including the Caber Toss, the British Car & Motorcycle Show, Celtic music, food, vendors and family-friendly entertainment. From exciting competitions to the unforgettable sound of the Massed Pipes & Drums, the Canmore Highland Games bring Scottish tradition, community and celebration together for an action-packed Labour Day weekend in Canmore, Alberta.
The 2025 Canmore Highland Games! ~ A Celebration of Scottish Culture in the Heart of the Rockies
Step into a world where the echo of bagpipes meets the thunder of Highland dancers and the fierce energy of heavy athletic competitions. Mark your calendars for the 2025 Canmore Highland Games, Aug. 30 & 31st, 2025.
The Canmore Highland Games Aug. 31 & Sept. 1, 2024
Come to the 33rd Annual Canmore Highland Games! Two full days of Celtic Culture with Highland dancing, pipes & drums, heavy sports, a car show, tasting events, sheepdog & coo!~ Aug. 31 & Sept. 1st.
The Canmore Highland Games ~ August 31st & Sept. 1st
Witness the colours of the tartans, the thrill of the pipes, the excitement of the heavy sports, & the energy of the party at the 33rd Annual Canmore Highland Games. Aug 31 & Sept. 1, 2024- TWO FULL DAYS of Celtic Culture in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Tartan Day in Canmore: Celebrating Scottish Heritage
This year we celebrate Tartan Day again with a Pub Night and LIVE music & dancing with Cabots Crossing. There will be Highland Dancers, piping, raffles and a cash bar. Come celebrate the Scot in you!
Savour Your Inner Scot At The Camore Highland Games
September 2nd & 3rd, 2023 brings back the full experience of Celtic culture at Centennial Park in Canmore – Come experience the colours of the tartans and the thrill of the pipes at the 32nd Annual Canmore Highland Games.
Tartan Day: April 6th - A Celebration of Scottish Culture & Heritage
Tartan Day is a North American celebration of Scottish heritage that includes parades, piping, highland dancing and sports, & Scottish-themed events. Come celebrate Tartan Day in Canmore at Miner's Hall on April 8th.
TASTE OF THE HIGHLANDS | THE CANMORE HIGHLAND GAMES | THE CANMORE CEILIDH | SEPT. 3rd & 4th
Bring your family and meet your friends at the premiere Celtic festival in Alberta. Experience the traditions…witness Celtic culture at its best! Thrill to the sounds of the pipes beneath the peaks of the Rocky Mountains.