Montreal Highland Games – July 31, 2022 LiveEvents July 26, 2022 1289 46th annual Montreal Highland Games SCOTTISH ATHLETICS · PIPE BANDS · HIGHLAND DANCING · CELTIC MUSIC · MEDIEVAL COMBAT Bringing together Montrealers of all backgrounds to celebrate Scottish sport, music and culture. The Games represent an exceptional opportunity for participants and visitors alike to discover the rich history and traditions of Scotland. History of the Montreal Highland GamesIn 1855 the Caledonian Society of Montreal was formed. One of the first acts of the Society was to organize the Montreal Caledonian Games. Every summer from 1855 to the early 1970s, the Society held the hosted the games. These games were an important part of Montreal’s summer landscape, and were also a highlight of the Highland Games circuit. The Games were held at some of the larger parks of Montreal over the years, from the McGill grounds to Guilbault’s pleasure gardens. When the Caledonian Society of Montreal folded, the Games were taken over by the Montreal Highland Games Society. Sunday, July 31, 2022Douglas Hospital grounds, Verdun, Quebec For more information and to purchase your tickets visit: www.montrealhighlandgames.com
