NOTICE:

DUE TO WARM WEATHER, THE 2026 CALGARY KILT SKATE HAS BEEN CANCELLED

A message from the Organizer:

January 17, 2026

Due to unusually warm weather, the city has advised us this morning that the outdoor skating venue for this years Kilt Skate has been closed due to safety concerns, effective immediately.

We had everything ready for this weekends event but unfortunately, this unseasonable weather is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. Mother nature had other ideas, this years +15c temperature stands in stark contrast to last years – 40c.

 Due to scheduling issues for the next few week, we have reluctantly cancelled the 2026 Kilt Skate but remain hopeful that next year’s weather might return to more hospitable winter condition allowing for a successf

Location: Prince’s Island Park

:Host: St Andrew-Caledonian Society of Calgary

Contact: David Aftergood, da@nahi.ca, 403-975-8902

2025 Event: https://www.kiltskate.com/blog/2025/2/18/a-sunny-and-cold-kiltskate-in-calgary

Location: Central Commons Park, University District

NOTE: Due to the continuing severe cold snap, the Great Canadian Kilt Skate in Calgary has been rescheduled from Sunday, February 9, to Monday, February 17 — Alberta Day. Same time. Same location.

Join us for our annual kilt skate, celebrating with bare knees and ice Scotland’s contribution to Canada’s multicultural heritage.

Don’t have a kilt? Just wear a bit of tartan! But come out for the fun.

Program includes: opening ceremonies; Calgary Caledonian Choir; Highland dancers; bagpipers; Celtic folk band; and lots of SKATING!

We’re at a new venue this year, The Central Commons Park boasts a large public skating rink with 3 separate gas fired outdoor fire pits for skaters to warm up. It also includes an outdoor stage and has a ice skating rental shop, and lots of restaurants and bars.

Host organization: St Andrew-Caledonian Society of Calgary

Contact: David Aftergood, da@nahi.ca, 403-975-8902

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2018 Promotion Rockies

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Location: Olympic Plaza, downtown

The Great Canadian Kilt Skate is back in Calgary. We’re back at Olympic Plaza as part of the final day celebrations of the Calgary Chinook Winter Blast festival (https://www.chinookblast.ca),

Schedule:
12:00 pm Start of the Skate
12:15 pm Choir sings O’Canada in Gaelic & English
12:20 pm Brief remarks by Kilt Skate organizer welcoming the skaters
12:30pm Choir sings a short selection of Scottish themed skating songs
1:00 pm  Bagpipers & drummers play
1:30 pm  Highland Dancers Perform
4:00 pm Kilt Skate Ends

Come join us for free hot chocolate. Warm yourself by the outdoor fire. Enjoy the bagpipers, Scottish choir and highland dancers. And strap on your skates for a tour around the plaza.

You don’t need to wait until February 11 to celebrate your inner scot with bare knees and ice. Participate in the Home Edition of the Great Canadian Kilt Skate by taking to the ice wherever and whenever you want. Please hashtag social media posts with #KiltSkate2024CGY to be included in Calgary’s entry in the contest to determine the 2024 Great Canadian Kilt Skate Capital of Canada.

Host organization: St Andrew-Caledonian Society of Calgary

Contact: David Aftergood, da@nahi.ca, 403-975-8902

Location: Olympic Plaza, downtown

The Great Canadian Kilt Skate is back in Calgary. After two years of Covid cancellations, we’re returning to Olympic Plaza as part of the final day celebrations of the Calgary Chinook Winter Blast festival (https://www.chinookblast.ca),

Schedule:
12:00 pm Start of the Skate
12:15 pm Choir signs O’Canada in Gaelic & English
12:20 pm Brief remarks by Kilt Skate organizer welcoming the skaters
12:30pm Choir sings a short selection of Scottish themed skating songs
1:00 pm  Bagpipers & drummers play
1:30 pm  Highland Dancers Perform
4:00 pm Kilt Skate Ends

Come join us for free hot chocolate. Warm yourself by the outdoor fire. Enjoy the bagpipers, Scottish choir and highland dancers. And strap on your skates for a tour around the plaza.

We’re back for the first community skate since the Covid outbreak, but you don’t need to wait until February 12 to celebrate your inner scot with bare knees and ice. Participate in the Home Edition of the Great Canadian Kilt Skate by taking to the ice wherever and whenever you want. Please hashtag social media posts with #KiltSkate2023CGY to be included in Calgary’s entry in the contest to determine the 2023 Great Canadian Kilt Skate Capital of Canada.

2020 Event

2019 Event

2018 Event

2018 Promotion Rockies

2018 Promotion Bowness

2017 Event

2016 Event

2015 Event

Host organization: St Andrew-Caledonian Society of Calgary

Contact: David Aftergood, da@nahi.ca, 403-975-8902

Place Calgary Olympic Plaza

228 8 Ave SE, Calgary AB

2019 Event

2018 Event

2018 Promotion Rockies

2018 Promotion Bowness

2017 Event

2016 Event

2015 Event

Host organization: St Andrew-Caledonian Society of Calgary

Contact: David Aftergood, da@nahi.ca, 403-975-8902

YES!! The kilt skate is still on — see you at Olympic Plaza!

Place Calgary Olympic Plaza

228 8 Ave SE, Calgary AB

2018 Event

2018 Promotion Rockies

2018 Promotion Bowness

2017 Event

2016 Event

2015 Event

Host organization: St Andrew-Caledonian Society of Calgary

Contact: David Aftergood, da@nahi.ca, 403-975-8902

Place Calgary Olympic Plaza

228 8 Ave SE, Calgary AB

Host organization: St Andrew-Caledonian Society of Calgary

Contact: David Aftergood, da@nahi.ca, 403-975-8902