Bruce Fummey tells stories from Scotland's history live across Canada. Bruce brings history with humour and if you have an interest in Scotland, it's humour, people and it's history then this is not to be missed. Info: www.brucefummey.co.uk/shows.aspx
Concerts and céilidhs, pub nights and square dances-a celebration of Gaelic culture. Info: www.kitchenfest.ca
Enjoy three days and nights of lively music, exciting competitions, cultural workshops, and friendly small town hospitality at Victoria Park. Info: www.kincardinescottishfestival.ca
Celtfest is a fun weekend of Ottawa Valley and Celtic entertainment, performed in the natural amphitheater of Gemmill Park in the heart of Almonte. Info: www.almonteceltfest.com
Scottish entertainment and celebration atKing's Park. Info: www.pentictonscottishfestival.ca
A full program of Scottish events, competitions and celebrations-the longest running Highland Games in North America. Info: www.antigonishhighlandgames.ca
Take in all the sights and sounds of a traditional Highland games. This annual festival will be the host to many activities including Scottish heavy athletics, highland dance, music and more at Albert McGowan Park, 2025 Summit Dr. Info: www.kamloopshighlandgames.org
Celebrating Scottish culture & heritage at Couchiching Beach Park. Info: www.scottishfestival.ca
Celebrating Scottish culture and heritage at Churchill Park. Info: www.cambridgescottishfestival.ca
The event consists of piping and drumming competitions, massed band performances, Highland Dance competitions, and Scottish heavy games, held on the Salisbury High School Athletic Fields in Broadmoor Lake Park. Info: www.sphg.ca
Workshops, entertainment, competitions giving visitors an opportunity to learn more about Scottish heritage, on the beautiful grounds of historic Government House. Info: www.highlandgames.ca
A celebration of Scotland at Elgin Park. Info: www.uxbridgescottishfestival.com
One of Canada's top Scottish events and including the North American Pipe Band Championships. Witness an outstanding display of music, dance, sports, fiddling, pageantry, and tradition. Info: www.glengarryhighlandgames.com
Every year, the Games brings together Montrealers of all backgrounds to celebrate Scottish sport, music and culture at Douglas Hospital. A great family fun day out. Info: www.montrealhighlandgames.com
We welcome MacAulays of all spellings and friends, and friends of friends, to join us at our 2024 International Gathering in Baddeck. Meet MacAulays and friends from around the world. Info: www.clanmacaulay.org.uk/2024-clan-gathering-annoucement
An annual three-day event that celebrates local Scottish heritage and features world-renowned talent and entertainment. Featuring: Heavy Events Competitions, Pipe Band Competitions, Highland Dancers, over 50 Clans & Heritage Village, Whisky Tasting, McKiddie’s Centre, Celtic musicians and international vendors featuring Scottish wares and more. Info: www.fergusscottishfestival.com
An annual celebration of the music, craft, and culture of the seven Celtic nations, at Lions' Harbour Park on the shores of Lake Huron. Info: www.celticfestival.ca
Hosted in the beautiful Margaree River Valley - a meeting place of Scottish, Irish and Acadian cultures - the games blend traditional heavy events with bag piping & highland dancing, running races, children's games and more. Info: www.margareehighlandgames.com
Scootish events such as pipe bands, dancing and athletics at Rideau Carleton Raceway Casino 4837 Albion Road South. Info: www.nationalcapitalhighlandgames.com
A one-day outdoor festival in picturesque Almonte, featuring Scottish Dance, Heavyweight Athletic competitions, Pipes and Drums, vendors, FREE kid's admission and activities including Mini-Highland Games! Info: https://almontehighlandgames.com/
A fun filled day of Highland festivities such as piping, drumming, Highland dancing, food, music, artisan vendors, and more. Info: www.flagstaffscottishclub.com
A celebration of Celtic culture and tradition in the beautiful Rockies, on Labour Day Weekend. Info: www.canmorehighlandgames.ca
A celebration of Celtic culture in beautiful Québec City. Info: www.festival-celtique.com
The main purpose is to have fun while learning the basic steps and technique of Scottish Country Dancing. The most common steps and formations are taught and these are put into dances at Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave. Info: www.rscdshamilton.org/beginner
If you have never done Scottish social dancing, come and enjoy a new experience at St. Luke's Church Hall, Nelson St. Info: www.rscdskingston.org
A unique celebration of Cape Breton Island’s living traditional culture. For nine days in October you’ll discover hundreds of events and activities taking place in communities across the Island. Info: www.celtic-colours.com
The Calgary Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society organizes and runs classes, dances and other social events and is committed to helping develop Scottish Dance and Music for future generations. Info: www.rscdscalgary.org
Four ½ day Scottish country dance classes at Intermediate-Advanced level, a Scottish ceilidh & a dance with live music in Nova Scotia. Info: 902 542-5320 or [email protected].
With musicians and dancers from all over the Celtic diaspora at The Stage at St. Andrew's Church. Info: www.rejiggedfestival.com
The St. Andrew’s Charity Ball is a celebration of Scottish-Canadian culture. Attendees have been enjoying this elegant evening of music, dance and cuisine for over 100 years, at The Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front St. West. Info: https://standrewstoronto.ca/sast_event/charity-ball
Taking dancers on a journey from Scotland around the world and back, the programme features 12 dances with connections to six continents through devisers, themes and locations, before bringing everyone together with The Homecoming Dance. Dance Around the World will mark one year since the RSCDS Centenary and on this day we want to fill ... Read more
The Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario Champion Supreme Awad Gala. Includes Solo and pipe band performances and Celtic music at Scottish Rite. Info: www.pipebandsontario.org
Come raise a glass with the St. Andrew’s Society of Toronto to celebrate Scotland’s national day. The room will be filled with foot-stomping tunes from both sides of the Atlantic, at The Rivoli, 332 Queen Street West. Info: https://standrewstoronto.ca/sast_event/fall-mixer
Saint Andrew’s Day is Scotland’s official national day. Celebrate St Andrew’s Day (or in Scottish Gaelic ‘Là Naomh Anndrais’), Scotland’s patron saint!
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Celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Scottish poet Robert Burns. The tradition of the Burns Night Supper was first held in 1801 by the poet’s friends, five years after his death.
This annual celebration of the life and poetry of Robert Burns includes a traditional Scottish meal, entertainment, dancing to the wonderful music of Kilbirnie Station and a dance program to suit everyone at Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St.
A great celebration of the Scottish Canadian community. Pipe band displays and competitions, Clans & heritage displays, Scottish dance and competitions, vendors, enetertainment and more at Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village, 6155 Arner Town Line. Info: www.kingsvillehighlandgames.ca