Calgary 
Events Description
Get ready to experience Celtic culture over the course of two full days instead of one as Canmore’s Highland Games celebrates its 34th year at Canmore’s Centennial Park. What better way to spend Labour Day weekend than in one of Canada’s most beautiful mountain towns?
The Canmore Highland Games originated in 1991 armed with a mandate to foster and encourage its Celtic culture and tradition in all its forms – dance, music and sports – and to establish the Canmore Highland Games as an entertainment/cultural destination event. It is fitting that the Highland Games would be hosted in Canmore, as one of the first Highland Games known was organized by King Malcolm III Canmore (1058-1093). Canmore is Gaelic for “big head” or “chief”. The bagpipes, the kilts, the heavy sports and the piping, drumming and music have become emblematic of Scotland and the Highland Games blends those core Scottish and Celtic traditions with the picturesque landscape of Canmore.
With an expanded slate of events from Saturday morning to Sunday night, participants and spectators alike will be provided with non-stop entertainment. All events are steeped in rich Gaelic traditions, and will provide a unique experience to visitors.
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
TBA
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Friday, September 4 to Sunday, September 6, 22026
Venue & Address
Centennial Park, 506 Fifth Ave, Canmore AB T1W 3M5, Canada
Wheelchair accessible
The organizers have arranged free, secure off-site parking just off the #1 TransCanada Highway at Exit 89. Free shuttle buses will operate on both days to and from Centennial Park from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
