2020 Great Canadian Kilt Skate

South Glengarry’s Great Canadian Kilt Skate

Lancaster, Ontario, March 2, 2020 – On Sunday, March 1, the Township of South Glengarry was proud to host Glengarry’s Great Canadian Kilt Skate for 2020. In partnership with the Scottish Government and the Scottish Society of Canada, the event highlighted South Glengarry’s deep Scottish roots at the Char-Lan Recreation Centre in Williamstown as Scottish Flare met Winter Celebration in this family-friendly event showcasing Ontario’s Celtic Heartland. With close to 500 guests in attendance, it was an event not to be missed.

Opening ceremonies began at 12:00pm, with spectacular performances by the South Glengarry Pipe Band and the Char-Lan Skating Club Synchro Team, who performed a synchronized rendition of Be Our Guest. MPP, Jim McDonell, along with Mayor Frank Prevost, on behalf of Council and Administration, then made their way to the ice to welcome all in attendance to South Glengarry’s Great Canadian Kilt Skate.

The free event offered a variety of activities for families and children of all ages including, Scottish flags and tattoos for kids, horse-drawn wagon rides, provided by Strathburn Farms, hot-chocolate & marshmallows by a fire, an outdoor snow slide, and of course, Great Canadian Kilt Skating. In the Recreation Centre’s Tartan Hall, traditional cake and shortbread treats were provided by local business, Sweet Indulgences, as guests enjoyed entertainment by the MacPhee Fiddlers, Coleman Highland Dancers, and live music performed by The Hallions.

“There was great feedback from the Community,” said Director of South Glengarry Township’s Recreation & Facilities Department, Rick Ladouceur.  “It was great to see the kids of our community come out to the Char-Lan Arena to enjoy the festivities and experience Ontario’s Celtic Heartland to the fullest.”

In its sixth year, the annual event runs throughout Canada. The Great Canadian Kilt Skate was sponsored by the Scottish Society of Ottawa, in thanks to the Scottish Government, who provide funding to participating organizations across Canada that help to revive and rejuvenate the historic links between Scotland and Canada. This funding aids special events and educational programs to help expose more Canadians to Canada’s Scottish roots and history.

“This event is open to everyone. It’s a chance to nurture your inner Scot,” states the Scottish Society of Ottawa’s website. “You don’t have to be Scottish. You don’t even have to wear a kilt. Just come to the party with a spirit of Scottish fun and fortitude, and wear Canada’s favourite colour – tartan!”

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Issued by:
Meggin Roberts
Communications Coordinator
Township of South Glengarry
mroberts@southglengarry.com | (613) 347-1166 ext. 222