Canadian tartans

**NewGuise** · 4th April 10, 09:48 AM

I am quite fond of the Alberta Provincial tartan, although its small sett makes it relatively unsuitable for a 4-yard box pleat (Slohairt and I have gone over all the possible variations), which - in addition to requiring a custom weave for a heavyweight tartan - is why my next kilt will be something else. But one private school here in Edmonton allows the tartan as part of its school uniform, including kilted skirts for the younger girls (only), and other accessories as pictured here:

**ccga3359** · 4th April 10, 10:17 AM

Surely this has to be included as a Canadian "tartan". Hands up all those who don't have one hanging up in their closet, anyone?

**Jock Scot** · 4th April 10, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by Kilted Abuser of Rubber Chickens

Surely this has to be included as a Canadian "tartan". Hands up all those who don't have one hanging up in their closet, anyone?

Well, since you ask, I don't.

**ccga3359** · 4th April 10, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Well, since you ask, I don't.

Jock I'd send you a lumber jacket but I'm pretty sure you'd never wear it!

**Jock Scot** · 4th April 10, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by Kilted Abuser of Rubber Chickens

Jock I'd send you a lumber jacket but I'm pretty sure you'd never wear it!

That is very kind of you Grant, but considering my recent history with trees I think, on this rare occasion, that I agree with you.

**Lallans** · 4th April 10, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by Kilted Abuser of Rubber Chickens

Surely this has to be included as a Canadian "tartan". Hands up all those who don't have one hanging up in their closet, anyone?

Is that not the tartan of Clan Macintosh's Toffee?? I gave up a good set of teeth for them! And, yup I got one. Or more.

**Stiavo89** · 4th April 10, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Kilted Abuser of Rubber Chickens

Surely this has to be included as a Canadian "tartan". Hands up all those who don't have one hanging up in their closet, anyone?

Mine is blue, but... yeah.

**Rob Wright** · 4th April 10, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by Kilted Abuser of Rubber Chickens

Surely this has to be included as a Canadian "tartan". Hands up all those who don't have one hanging up in their closet, anyone?

I have two flannel night shirts in that pattern, both are blue

Rob

**xman** · 4th April 10, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by Kilted Abuser of Rubber Chickens

Surely this has to be included as a Canadian "tartan". Hands up all those who don't have one hanging up in their closet, anyone?

Canada's equivalent to the flat cap for unofficial highland wear and no, I haven't got one at this point, but of course I have had and am sure I will again.

**CDNSushi** · 4th April 10, 06:57 PM

My hand goes up... (Answering Grant's question) I do not own such a hideous piece of flannel, and if I did, I'd have to beat myself with a burlap sack full of doorknobs.

Anyway, checking in as a proud Canadian, I especially like the U of A tartan and the Alberta tartan both. If I were a woman, I would so wear that dress of which NewGuise posted a photo (in the U of A tartan). However, that would be inappropriate so seeing my wife wearing it would be equally nice.

Otherwise, I have a very nice scarf in the Cape Breton tartan -- also a favourite. I can't say I'm very much enthralled with the Maple Leaf tartan, however. I wouldn't spend much on that -- only if it were offered very, very inexpensively.

Oh, and one more thing: to answer CMcG's question: I did post a photo of my Cape Breton scarf on here once, but the thread (and many others I've posted) seem to have vanished.... And I just don't have the time to rephotograph it and re-post it.... Sorry....