September 2-3, 2023

Canmore Highland Games

Centennial Park, 6th Street, Canmore, Alberta

Saturday, September 2

Taste of the Highlands

5:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

Enjoy the Celtic lounge atmosphere of The Taste of the Highlands. Experience tastes of whisky, micro-brews and unique wines.

Tickets: $25, $30 at the door

Admission includes 10 taste tickets to start your night off at the door (Adults Only)

Sunday, September 3

7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Full Highland Games and Evening Ceilidh at Centennial Park

Scotch Tasting: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Scotch Tasting: A unique tasting experience featuring a selection of premium & ultra-premium single malts (Adults Only)

Evening Ceilidh: 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. A full night of Celtic culture – music, dance and song

Games Admission:

Adults: $15, Gate: $23

Seniors (65 and over) & Youth (13-17): $10, Gate $20

Kids 6-12: $5

Under age 6 Free

Ceilidh Admission: $30 Adults, $40 at the door

Ceilidh Group Admission: $250 for 10 Adults

Highland Games: Family of 4 - 2 Adults & 2 Children: $30

Adult Weekend 3 main events: $60

Whisky tasting (Adults Only) $25

A Celtic festival presented annually since 1991 on the Sunday of the Labour Day weekend, including a highland dance competition, piping and drumming competition, heavy sports contest, sheep dog demonstrations, massed bands, clan tents, Celtic wares and traditional food and beverages.

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 on piping & drumming, dancing, and Scottish heavy athletics, the Games also includes entertainment, food, vendors and exhibits related to other aspects of Scottish and Celtic culture.

Enjoy the comfort of the Don Garen Festival Tent to relax and enjoy with food and beverages. This covered, heated venue is where you will find the Taste of the Highlands on Saturday evening, the Beer Garden with continuous entertainment throughout the day on Sunday, and the closing Evening Ceilidh. (Big Scottish Party!)

Vendor Row: Check out all the vendor and clan tents, and don't forget to try the many tastes of Scotland, with food trucks, kids tent and Scotch tasting.