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May 13, 2019 By CHG Office

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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February 22, 2019 By Canmore Highland Games

Tartan Day 2019

Join us to celebrate Tartan Day in Canmore, Saturday, April 6 at the Canmore Opera House – see Tartan Day page (top burgundy bar) for info and tickets!

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September 14, 2018 By Canmore Highland Games

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.

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