| Title: | True North Strong & Free |
| Notice: | Introduction in Note 535, For Sale/Wanted in 524 |
| Moderator: | POLAR::RICHARDSON |
| Created: | Fri Jun 19 1987 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
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I have tried to take a motorcycle trip to Nova Scotia each summer (I
missed going last year) to do the Cabot Trail and other sites around there.
One year (1987) while traveling thru Antigonish I hit the "Highland Games"
which were fun to watch.
Can anyone tell me how often the Highland Games are put on (annually?)
and if so, what the dates for this year's events will be? I would
like to modify my travel plans to see them again.
Thanks,
Paul
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| 299.1 | Maxville, Ontario Highland Games | GVA01::ATKINSON | Just the facts kid | Mon May 14 1990 07:11 | 6 |
Not sure about the East Coast but the Maxville, Ontario (about 30
minutes south of Ottawa towards Cornwall) Highland Games are quite
well known and draws tourists and competitors from around the world.
These games are held somewhere around August 1st.
Alan
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| 299.2 | Skirl of pipes; tossing of cabers | KAOA01::LAPLANTE | Mon May 14 1990 11:54 | 18 | |
Highland games are held throughout the summer months all over Nova
Scotia and Ontario, in particular. There are also some held in various
states with something of a Scottish background.
During July/August there are at least three different games within
an hour drive of Ottawa. The largest in North America is the Maxville
Highland Games which is held on the civic weekend in August; this
year that is 4-5-6 August.
There are different levels of games depending on the quality of
the competition and the variety of sports and music being performed.
If you want more specifics write to the tourism bureau of the provinces
in which you are interested. Tell them you want to attend highland
games and they will provide you with a list.
Roger
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