A volunteer driven organization serving Highland Bagpipers, drummers, and Bagpipe bands in British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon. Canadian Registered Charity # 889778197RR0001
On October 20, 2026, Drum Major Mike Guillemin and Pipe Major Hugh Peden, two of our long-standing band members, were presented with the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers by RCMP “E” Division Commanding Officer Assistant Commissioner John Brewer, on behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable […]
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The legacy of Heather Jolley, the extraordinary highland dancing teacher, judge, and Tartantown founder who passed away on October 19, 2026 is being remembered and revered in the highland dancing community and beyond. It can be rightfully said that Heather Jolley was the most consequential […]
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We look forward to welcoming you to the BCPA Fall Mini Gathering, Saturday November 14, 2026 at the Pitt River Middle School, 2070 Tyner Street, Port Coquitlam, B.C. Doors open at 9:00 am and the competition starts at 10:30 am. please note as of November […]
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St. Andrew’s Ball & Ceilidh Nov 28 – 85% sold out and selling fast! Hello BCPA members, Join St. Andrew’s & Caledonian Society of Vancouver at their annual St. Andrew’s Ball & Céilidh on Saturday, Nov. 28 at the Vancouver Scottish Cultural Centre — BCPA […]
BCPA News Community Events Feature Newsflash
On October 20, 2026, Drum Major Mike Guillemin and Pipe Major Hugh Peden, two of our long-standing band members, were presented with the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers by RCMP “E” Division Commanding Officer Assistant Commissioner John Brewer, on behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable […]
We look forward to welcoming you to the BCPA Fall Mini Gathering, Saturday November 14, 2026 at the Pitt River Middle School, 2070 Tyner Street, Port Coquitlam, B.C. Doors open at 9:00 am and the competition starts at 10:30 am. please note as of November […]
We look forward to welcoming you to the BCPA Fall Mini Gathering, Saturday November 14, 2026 at the Pitt River Middle School, 2070 Tyner Street, Port Coquitlam, B.C. Doors open at 9:00 am and the competition starts at 10:30 am. please note as of November […]
On October 20, 2026, Drum Major Mike Guillemin and Pipe Major Hugh Peden, two of our long-standing band members, were presented with the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers by RCMP “E” Division Commanding Officer Assistant Commissioner John Brewer, on behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable […]
The legacy of Heather Jolley, the extraordinary highland dancing teacher, judge, and Tartantown founder who passed away on October 19, 2026 is being remembered and revered in the highland dancing community and beyond. It can be rightfully said that Heather Jolley was the most consequential […]
Process and Factors for Promotions/RegradingsAt the conclusion of each competition season, the BCPA Grading Subcommittees (Solo and Band) review the results of solo and band competitions at the BCPA sanctioned competitions from the Annual Gathering through to the Campbell River Highland Gathering and the Performance […]