Tourism ad, “The skirl next door” (1966)

The skirl next door.

You’re at the Highland Games at Maxville, Ontario. The air trembles with the sweet, sad breath of the pipes. And the athletes and the sword dancers and the bands all compete for your attention. It’s all very un-North American. Which is refreshing. Because you can hop in your car at any time and drive a little deeper into Canada and see more sights you wouldn’t find anywhere else this side of the Atlantic. So even if the bagpipes aren’t quite your cup of tea, Canada could be. There’s always something exciting going on.