June 19th-20th, 2009
Spencerville, Ontario
Please No Pets
CEUD MILE FAILTE!
A Hundred Thousand Welcomes!
The Veterans Memorial Highland Games were established in March 2004. Our mission is to promote public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of Scottish and military heritage, highlighting the strong ties between these two important elements of Canadian history in an annual event that honours veterans and those who have fallen in combat.
Scottish events such as piping and drumming solo competitions, pipe band competitions, a highland dance competition and heavy events competition will begin in the morning and commence throughout the day. Celtic entertainment is playing in the Edwardsburgh Community Center during the afternoon and evening.
The Veterans Memorial Highland Games logo was specially designed by Cathy (Bush) MacPherson. The Celtic knotted "V" signifies the veterans and the victories that were achieved. The surrounding maple leaves and Scottish thistles signify the unity of these two aspects of our history, and the crown at the top represents the monarchy, her majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
Veterans
Honouring Our Veterans
Show our gratitude to
Canada's veterans;
Retell our history;
Understand the contributions and courage of Canadians in times of conflict
and peace;
Inspire our youth to take an active part in Remembrance.
Please Remember
* Thank a veteran.
* Learn more about Canada's participation in times of conflict, then share
your knowledge with others, including youth.
* Hold an event in your community to honour local veterans (you can contact
Veterans Affairs Canada for help and advice).
* Discuss the sacrifices and achievements of our veterans.
* Wear a poppy during Veterans' Week (November 5-11)
* Attend a ceremony or event that honours veterans.