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This Scottish small town near Toronto will whisk you away to Edinburgh this spring

Cue the bagpipes!

Scottish parade in a small town.

Scottish parade in a small town.

Courtesy of Port Perry
Lead Writer, Travel

Fancy a trip to Scotland? This charming small town near Toronto lets you experience a little taste of the U.K. without hopping on a plane.

The town, which is located an hour and a half from the city, is celebrating its Celtic heritage this spring and you can enjoy all sorts of Scottish-themed entertainment.

You'll feel like you've hopped on a plane and jetted off to another country as you experience historic streets, old-world vibes and the sound of bagpipes.

If you're looking for a cute day trip this spring, this small town is worth checking out.

Scottish parade in a small town.Scottish parade in a small town.Courtesy of Port Perry

Port Perry is a lakefront town featuring Victorian architecture and Scottish heritage. On April 7, 2024, the destination is hosting its eleventh Annual Tartan Day Parade to commemorate its Celtic roots.

The event is a "vibrant showcase of Scottish culture" and you can see bagpipe performers, traditional dancers, Scottish attire and decor, Scottish singers, local dignitaries and Scotsman and more.

According to a press release, the parade is the only one of its kind in Canada and will take place at 2 p.m.

Following the parade, you can head to Sunnybrae Golf Club for food and a party. Tickets for this event can be purchased at The Wee Tartan Shop in Port Perry.

The town features many cute local shops, restaurants and cafes that you can enjoy as well, making it an idyllic spot for a spring getaway near Toronto.

Tartan Day Parade

\u200bWindow display at a Scottish store.

Window display at a Scottish store.

Courtesy of Port Perry

Price: Free

When: April 7, 2024 at 2 p.m.

Address: Queen St., Port Perry, ON

Port Perry website

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  • Madeline Forsyth

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    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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