CEUD MÌLE FÀILTE
Welcome to the CGSNA - Eastern Canada Branch website.


Since first introduced in February 2007, new additions have been done to our website to reflect more fully our 2006 and 2007 activities.  As clan representatives, we participate in various events, both at home and on the road, and this year was another busy one.  Check the respective sections of Activities.

We also attended the annual gathering of Clan Gunn Society of Nova Scotia held near Pictou on July 7th and 8th and spent some time with clan friends. We have included a section about that trip under Activities 2007.

We wish to extend a great welcome to our new members. May we enjoy a long and fruitful relationship.

As previously mentioned, this site will be a constant work in progress and we welcome any suggestions,  help or contributions from our members. We therefore invite you to share our passion for Scottish culture and for Clan Gunn in particular,  one of the oldest Scottish clans. The history of the Gunns is rich and colourful and their legacy is still alive today.
 

Pax Aye!
Ted and Louise Gunn
  Co-Commissioners Eastern Canada Branch - November 3rd 2007

Future Activities


April 6th, 2008 - Tartan Day in Quebec City
The celebrations will begin at 10:30 AM with a Kirkin' O' the Tartan ceremony at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Old Quebec, followed by a reception in the adjacent Church Hall. At about 1:30 PM, we will meet the Mayor's representative in front of the nearby City Hall and raise the Scottish flag to the sound of bagpipes. Then, the 78th Fraser Highlanders’ Pipe Band will lead a parade to Morrin Centre for afternoon entertainment. 
To learn about the origin of Tartan Day, click here.
 

July 2009

There will be a gathering of all clans in Edinburgh on July 25th/26th, 2009. Clan Gunn societies are already planning to be present as it will coincide with our 17th triennial international gathering. It will start in Edinburgh and then move north to Caithness where our celebrations will continue. More details to come.

 

  

Recent Contributions

The Tragedy the Paddle Steamer Montreal
By Louise B. Gunn

On June 26th 1857, there were about 400 people onboard the Montreal, most of them Scottish immigrants. They had arrived the day before at Quebec City and were on their way to Upper Canada. Soon after their departure, fire broke out onboard and tragedy struck. To read about the second biggest marine tragedy in Canadian waters, click here.

'Courtesy of Walter Lewis.  Original in the Hamilton Public Library - Special Collections'