Kilt up for Perth's world record kilt run 2017-an 1867 Dominion of Canada "All things Maple" celebration. Info: www.perthkiltrun.ca

The world’s largest annual indoor show with bagpipes, bands, gymnastics, dancers, choirs, military traditions and more. Info: 1-800-563-1114 or www.nstattoo.ca.

Celebrating on 80 years with pipe bands, Scottish events and fun at Embro-West Zorra Community Centre. Info: www.embrohighlandgames.ca.

Canada's 150th birthday celebrations, there will be tall ships visiting Pugwash over the Canada Day long weekend and full day of Scottish events. Info: www.pugwashvillage.com.

Celebrate Scotland on Canada's birthday at Kings Park. Info: 250-492-2215 or www.pentictonscottishfestival.ca.

Wishing all our Canadian readers and friends a Happy Canada Day-celebrating 150 great years!

Featuring competitions in piping, drumming, Highland dancing and Scottish heavy events along with concerts, Ceilidhs, Clan gatherings and more. Info: 902-863-4275 or www.antigonishhighlandgames.ca

The Festival also honours the traditions and contributions of Scottish culture within the Canadian multi-cultural mosaic at Victoria Park. Info: 519 396 9300 or www.kincardinescottishfestival.ca.

A fun weekend of Ottawa Valley and Celtic entertainment, in the natural amphitheater of Gemmill Park. Info: www.almonteceltfest.com

Celebrates traditional Scottish culture brought to this area by Scottish immigrants more than 2 centuries ago. Info: www.festivalofthetartans.ca.

Bring your family and friends for a Scottish adventure full of entertainment and fun activities, at 200 Christopher Dr.  Info: www.cambridgescottishfestival.ca or 519-740-4681 #7927.

A great weekend of Scottish events at Couchiching Park, Terry Fox Circle. Info: www.orillialegion.com

Teachers' Association (Canada) Scottish Country Dance summer school is open to all Scottish Country dancers from basic to advanced and from beginner to experienced at the University of British Columbia. Info: www.tac-rscds.org.

Pipes bands, Scottish dance and more on the beautiful grounds of historic Government House. Info: Toll Free: 1-888-368-4444 or www.highlandgames.ca.

A musical tattoo-a demonstration of military drumming & skills. Pipe bands, military heritage and more at Kal Tire Place. Info: www.okanagantattoo.ca

A free family event with lots of wonderful entertainment, vendors, food and more. Info: 905 985 6573.

One of Canada's top Scottish events which includes the North American Pipe Band Championships, the largest massed pipe bands in North America, and much more. Info: 1-888-298-1666 or www.glengarryhighlandgames.com.

Montrealers celebrate Highland games, music and culture at Parc Arthur-Therrien in Montreal’s borough of Verdun. Info: 514-842-2030 or www.montrealhighlandgames.qc.ca.

Pulling together the Scots diaspora from both Canada and the US to look at What the Relevance of Scottish History and Heritage is to the Future Generations at the University of Guelph. Info: www.cassoc.ca.

Celebrate with us in Guelph and Fergus throughout a 4 day weekend of MacFarlane Clan activities including the Fergus Scottish Festival and a Ceilidh with dinner buffet and live Celtic entertainment at the Holiday Inn in Guelph. Info: Barb Duff [email protected] or www.facebook.com/groups/clanmacfarlaneworldwideinc

Scotland comes to Fergus with highland dance, Clans, pipe bands and much more. Info: 1 866-871-9442 or www.fergusscottishfestival.com.

An annual celebration of the music, craft, and culture of the Celtic nations. Info: 519-524-8221 or www.celticfestival.ca.

Scottish Country dance week, consisting of: Four ½ day classes at Intermediate-Advanced level, a Scottish ceilidh & a dance with live music. Info: Duncan Keppie 902-542-5320 or [email protected]

Every year the St Andrew's Society hosts a golf tournament. Grab your kilt or your tartan trews for 9 holes of golf at Caughnawaga Golf Course, followed by a delicious meal in the clubhouse. Info: www.standrews.qc.ca

Celebrate Scotland the shadow of the Rocky Mountains. Info: 403-678-9454 or www.canmorehighlandgames.ca.

Gaelic-related event with Comunn Gàidhlig Thoronto/The Gaelic Society of Toronto. Info: www.gaelicsocietytoronto.com

Pack a lunch and join us for some fun activities and camaraderie at Couchiching Beach Park, 140 Canice St. Info: www.gaelicsocietytoronto.com

A weekend of learning with the SDTA - great instructors, fun classes, and events at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel. Info: www.facebook.com/SDTA2017

Scottish country dance classes, ceilidh and more at Christ Church Parish Hall, 61 Dundas St. Info: www.rscdsnovascotia.ca.

Nine days of Celtic music, energy and excitement. Info: 888 355-7744 or www.celtic-colours.com.

The National Genealogy Conference featuring all Canadian speakers, includes Scottish ancestry at the Lord Nelson Hotel. Info: www.cangensummit.ca

The St. Andrew’s Society of Montreal annual Whisky Tasting Night at the Officers’ Mess at The Black Watch Armoury, 2067 Bleury St. Info: www.standrews.qc.ca

Experience Scottish hospitality and revel in Scotland’s rich history and traditions, co-hosted by the St. Andrew’s Society of Toronto and the 48th Highlanders of Canada at Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front Street West. Info: [email protected] or www.standrews-society.ca.

Join the British Columbia Pipers' Association at the Coast Hotel, Denman Street for a formal, four course dinner, music by the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra, entertainment by Shot of Scotch and dancing all night long. Info: www.bcpipers.org

Wishing all our readers and friends a happy St Andrew's Day! Celebrate St Andrew’s Day, Scotland’s national day.

Evening of dining, dancing and pageantry celebrating one hundred and eighty-one years of Scottish heritage in Montreal at The Marriott Château Champlain Hotel, 1 Place du Canada. Info: www.standrewsball.com