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Canmore Highland Games, Canada


  • Centennial Park, Canmore 5 Avenue Canmore, AB, T1W Canada (map)

It seems especially fitting to have a Highland Games in Canmore, as one of the first Highland Games known was organized by King Malcolm III Canmore (1058-1093). Held at a fairly flat meadowland (the Brae O’Mar) along the River Dee, this sporting event was used for a royal contest to find the swiftest and strongest man in the kingdom with the necessary stamina to carry Malcolm’s messages across the land.

Certain aspects of the games are so well known as to have become emblematic of Scotland, such as the bagpipes, the kilt, and the heavy sports, especially the caber toss. While centered on competitions in piping and drumming, dancing, and Scottish heavy athletics, the games also include entertainment and exhibits related to other aspects of Scottish and Celtic culture.

Your Convener Paul McCormack will be hosting the Clan Buchanan tent at Canmore Highland Games. Contact Paul to support him.  The final (14th!) 2023 event spanning several thousand Kilometres, MANY hours behind the steering wheel, too many hotels to remember, more 'fast food' than anyone should consume in a year, two provinces, & seven months of a very busy season!

See you at the Clan Buchanan Society International Tent in Canmore, Alberta as we wrap up 2023!

We welcome you to come visit with us at our tent, & have your photo taken beside or in our 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 at the British Car Show area!

Earlier Event: August 30
Virginia Scottish Games
Later Event: September 6
Kalamazoo Scottish Festival and Games