Canmore Highland Games?

**Glen C** · 25th June 08, 01:23 PM

My clan is having their world gathering at the Canmore games this Labor Day weekend. Has anyone been there? Is it worth traveling to from Chicago? What's the scoop, if you know what I mean? Sounds like a very expensive trip. Any information would be appreciated.

**MacMoose** · 25th June 08, 01:27 PM

(only Canadians will get this, but I couldn't resist)

I'm Mike...from Canmore....

Seriously, Glen...I can't speak for the games, but the area is simply stunning. I can't imagien the Games being anything but top notch.

**Mr. Kilt** · 25th June 08, 03:30 PM

Canmore is a spectacular location for the games. It is right at the edge of the Rocky Mountains and the scenery is incredible. The Calgary games are the previous day, 80 miles to the east. Many people hit both events.

It would be an expensive trip, but if you were able to make a vacation of it it would be well worth it.

**Mr. Kilt** · 25th June 08, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by MacMoose

(only Canadians will get this, but I couldn't resist)

I'm Mike...from Canmore....

Hehehehehe!

**Rampant Lion** · 10th July 08, 02:07 PM

I love going to both the Calgary and Canmore games and I would have to second what Mr. Kilt said.

Hopefully I'll be able to make it to one of them this year. My friends' wedding reception is on the Saturday, 3 hours away.

**mrcanoehead224** · 25th August 08, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by Glen C

My clan is having their world gathering at the Canmore games this Labor Day weekend. Has anyone been there? Is it worth traveling to from Chicago? What's the scoop, if you know what I mean? Sounds like a very expensive trip. Any information would be appreciated.

I heard the Chisholm were having a gathering here this year. Drop by our tent (St. Andrew-Caledonian Society of Calgary) if you decided to come.

I'll agree with Mr. Kilt and Rampant Lion, beautiful location, can't be beat.

**mrcanoehead224** · 25th August 08, 11:16 AM

[QUOTE=MacMoose;558473](only Canadians will get this, but I couldn't resist)

I'm Mike...from Canmore....QUOTE]

Originally Posted by Mr. Kilt

Hehehehehe!

I'll second that.

**mrcanoehead224** · 3rd September 08, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by Glen C

My clan is having their world gathering at the Canmore games this Labor Day weekend. Has anyone been there? Is it worth traveling to from Chicago? What's the scoop, if you know what I mean? Sounds like a very expensive trip. Any information would be appreciated.

Glen, if you made it to Canmore, sorry about the weather. It was a cold day and it had snowed overnight. A bit remained at 1 P.M. when the Chisholm Clan paraded onto the field for the opening ceremonies.

All events still proceeded though. The beer tent was popular because it was warm in there...