Let friends and relatives know that buses will be running from Ottawa and Montreal to the Games this year. Departures to Maxville will be at 10:00 am from west-end Ottawa and 10:30 am from the east end.  From Centre-town Montreal, buses will leave at 9:30 am and from Pointe Claire at 9:50 am, with the buses returning in the evening after the Massed Bands event.

Parking in Ottawa and Pointe Claire will be free and fares for the bus rides will be $25 from Ottawa and $35 from Montréal and Pointe Claire. Admission to the Games costs $20, but children under 12 enter free.

In Ottawa, tickets may be purchased at the Scottish and Irish Stores at 194 Robertson Rd in the west and 1713 St-Laurent Boulevard in the east or by phone at 613-829-2251 (West) or 613-739-3393 (East).

In Montreal, tickets can be picked up at Bramble House at 57 N Donnegani Ave, Pointe Claire or by phone at 514-630-6363.