August 31, 2008

Scotland comes to Canmore each year on the Sunday of Labour Day weekend, for the Premier Highland Games of Western Canada.

It’s the event of the season - everyone loves to come to Canmore to show their Celtic colours and celebrate in everything Scottish. It is heavily attended by competitors and spectators alike.

It’s a day of non-stop entertainment from 8 am to 5 pm, and continues with the evening Ceilidh (big Scottish party) from 6 pm to 11 pm. Families are welcome at all events.

There’s something for everyone to enjoy; the scenery, the atmosphere, the entertainment in the Beer Garden and the Ceilidh (these take place in our heated festival tent), the Highland Dancing, the Piping & Drumming, the Heavy Sports, the food (you can eat Haggis here!), the beverages, the shopping (we have vendors come selling their Celtic wares from across the country) and exploring Clan History.

All tickets are available on-site at the Games.

Location: Centennial Park, just two blocks off Main St.

Visit our website at http://www.canmorehighlandgames.ca