Montreal Highland Games

Bringing together Montrealers of all backgrounds to celebrate Scottish sport, music and culture.

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February 22nd
Espace Knox, 6215 Av. Godfrey
7:00 PM

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Experience the spellbinding voice of Iona Fyfe, one of Scotland’s most celebrated folk artists.

All proceeds from this event will support Le Sentier. https://t.co/YvlRN8ksuq

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Promenade of Cabers CANCELED

The Promenade of Cabers scheduled for today at 6:30 p.m. in Verdun has been canceled due to the high probability of thunderstorms this evening.

All other scheduled events, including tomorrow's Wee Ceilidh at the Burgundy Lion Pub, will proceed.

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Promenade of Cabers
Thursday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m.

Don’t miss the Promenade of Cabers with pipes and drums through the streets of Verdun! Taking place three days before the big day, this event marks the ceremonial arrival of the Games in the city.

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TOSSING THE CABER!

Scottish athletics at the Montreal Highland Games

The aim is for the caber to land in line with the original run. If it is straight the toss is said to be in the 12 o'clock position. Competitors are judged on how closely their toss lands to 12 o'clock.

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Pipe band competitions at the Montreal Highland Games

The competition is presented in a standard pipe band competition format (circle-on-the-grass). Competing bands also march in the massed band presentation during the opening and closing ceremonies at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

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Highland dancing competitions!

​Sunday, July 31
​Douglas Hospital grounds, Verdun, Quebec
8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. AND 1:30–4:30 p.m.

Highland dancing is a style of competitive dance that blends elements of Scottish folk dancing with the conventions and discipline of ballet.

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Calling all braw lads and lassies!

Now accepting registrations for Tug of War teams to compete at the Montreal Highland Games in support of the Douglas Hospital.

July 31 at the Douglas Hospital grounds in Verdun.

If you’re game, contact Greg Doyle at [email protected]

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The St. Andrew's Society feels honoured and proud to be marching with our Irish brothers and sisters this weekend. Don't miss the St. Patrick's Day Parade this Sunday starting at 9:30 AM!
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Community Tuesdays

2021/2022 partners - Douglas Mental Health University

The St. Andrew's Society and The Montreal Highland Games is a proud partner of the Douglas Foundation, supporting patient care, research in neuroscience and mental health, and education and training

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Save the date - Montreal Highland Games
Sunday, July 31, 2022.

NEWS!

The Canadian Scottish Athletic Federation (CSAF) is pleased to announce that the Montreal Highland Games will be hosting the 2022 CSAF Open Championship.

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Congratulations!
Toutes nos félicitations ! https://t.co/UnDxAGCUIn

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Nous sommes fiers du président des Jeux Écossais de Montréal. / We are proud of the President of the Montreal Highland Games! https://t.co/oNDV2TDUOu

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The St. Andrew's Ball is Montreal's Ball! You don't have to be a member to attend, and it is an experience of a lifetime. If you loved the Highland Games, this is another aspect of Scottish culture that should be experienced. It is... https://t.co/1dNrpjQEnV

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Montrealers are encouraged to visit this exhibition.

Les Montréalais sont encouragés à visiter cette exposition.

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Tickets on sale now! Billets en vente maintenant!

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Join us at the Ball! / Nous joindre au Bal!
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Did you enjoy the Montreal Highland Games? Do you have Scottish ancestry? Are you interested in meeting other Scots, attending more events and contributing to Scottish culture in Montreal? Consider joining... https://t.co/Zcj6IBzRKU

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Congratulations to the Concordia Stingers Football team who won the Tug-of-War and "The Black Watch Challenge Cup". Over $2000 was raised at The Games for the Fondation Douglas. Thank you all!... https://t.co/iHXGj7LtC1

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CBC Host Ainslie MacLellan stopped by The Games during set-up and learned how to toss the caber! https://t.co/IpMZUcI0xg

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Voici l’horaire pour aujourd’hui

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