9th Annual Great Canadian Kilt Skate Ottawa Edition

On Sunday February 19th the Scottish Society of Ottawa conducted our 9th Annual Great Canadian Kilt Skate at Lansdowne Park outdoor skate rink. It was a Balmy +3 which partly explains why the Rideau Canal Skateway remained closed.

In addition to over 20 kilted skaters we had several VIP’s for our opening ceremony including: Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, Councillor Laura Dudas, John Devine, Head of Scottish Affairs Canada, and Lieutenant Colonel Gord Scharf Commanding Officer of the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa.

In addition to skating, free hot chocolate, courtesy of Boccato’s Gelato and Crepes, Nairns Fruit and Seed biscuits, sponsored by Nairn’s Canada, sponsored IrnBru, bagpipers, and Scottish music.