CANMORE HIGHLAND GAMES

Western Canada's Premier Highland Games

COVID-19 ALERT

2020 Officially Cancelled - Due to continuing uncertainty concerning the safety of large events during COVID-19, our 2020 Games is officially cancelled. In 2021 we intend to host our best festival ever, as fitting the historic 30th anniversary of Canmore Highland Games. We look forward to raising a glass with you at that time. Until then, keep hope. "It’s gaein be awricht ance the pain has gane awa."
Translation: It’s a difficult time, but we will get through it and everything is going to be fine.
Please join us next year Sept 4-5, 2021 to help us celebrate our 30th Anniversary!

Slainte,
Sandy Bunch, President

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BECAUSE A KING NEEDS A CHAMPION, The Highland Games Exist

Imagine you are King Malcolm III, of Scotland.  The year is 1060 and you are holding back the Norse in the north while simultaneously fighting the English in the south.  No wonder Malcolm was called Canmore, or “ceann mòr”, gaelic for “Great Chief”.  He reigned in Scotland for 35 years.  The reason for his military advantage was… […]

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Amazing Highland Raffle – 2018

The Grand Prize Winner Winner of the Full Kilt Outfit donated by the Scottish Shoppe of Calgary: Ry Safar Thank you to all of our prize donors and ticket buyers for supporting Celtic Culture in Canmore! To find out if you’re on the winner’s list please contact the Games.