Starting originally as 'Tartan Day in Nova Scotia', the Federation of Scottish Clans approached every provincial Legislative Assembly, the Parliament of Canada, and other Scottish cultural societies across the country to help establish such a date.
Tartan Day is now marked from coast to coast, and celebrated through a multitude of events that embody the pride and passion of Scotland.
Building our Scottish Connections
Today, our work across Canadian provinces and territories through the Scottish Government Office in Ottawa includes tapping into aspects of Scottish culture that helps Scottish Canadians feel connected to Scotland.
With numerous Tartan Day events held by Scottish societies around the country – from Calgary to Halifax, via Montréal and Toronto – there is no shortage of opportunities to celebrate your Scottish Connections.
In and around Vancouver, British Columbia, thousands celebrate Tartan Day each year and actively raise awareness of the contributions of Scottish Canadians.
In 2024, Tartan Day will be celebrated at the new Scottish Community Centre in Victoria – bringing together bands, clans, and wider diaspora community to celebrate their personal connections to Scotland.
Visit the official website of the Victoria Scottish Community Centre to learn more.
Dressed to Kilt Toronto will also mark Tartan Day with its first-ever Canadian show on April 6, 2024. The Toronto fashion show will embrace Scottish culture, music and fashion. The theme of this year’s show will be “Dress for Adventure – From Caledonia to Canada” and will embrace the influence of the countryside in urban style including tartan, tweed and cashmere.
Photo credit: Dressed to Kilt
Discover more about the Dressed to Kilt Toronto show on their website.
Key facts:
- Over 4.3 million Canadians report Scottish heritage.
- There are 1380 Canadian domiciled students at Scottish universities.
- Canada is a top 20 export destination for Scotland.
- 9,300 jobs are provided by 90 Canadian businesses representing £2,093,000 of Scotland’s turnover.
Explore your ties to Scotland and meet other members of our global community.
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