The Masons http://glq.cedep.net/glq/GLQE.HTM

St. Patrick's Society of Montreal (March 1834-present) http://www.total.net/~shanemcg/

St. Andrew's Society of Montreal http://www.icecap.ca/sas/archive.htm, http://www.icecap.ca/sas/intro.htm
"The St. Andrew's Society of Montreal was founded in 1835 by Scottish business leaders and Fur traders for the purpose of assisting immigrant Scots newly arrived in Canada. The Society has actively involved in the community, educational and social life of Montreal since that time. The Society offers grants and scholarships to worthy students, direct and indirect assistance to families, and a full program of social activities related to "things Scottish." New members (with Scottish connections) are enthusiastically welcomed."*
                                           Contact: Ms Norma King, Executive Secretary
                                           1195 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1H9 (514) 842-2030
 * exerpt from The Quebec Thistle Council site

The Black Watch
The Black Watch (RHR) of Canada is Canada's senior Highland Regiment, having been formed in 1862. The Regiment operates as a reserve unit in the Canadian Armed Forces, training soldiers who may be called upon in times of war, emergency, or for peace-keeping assignments. Members must be at least seventeen years old, in good health, and meet enlistment criteria. The Regiment also has a cadet corps for younger boys and girls. Both units offer instruction in bagpiping, drumming, and Highland Dancing. The Pipe Band may be engaged for parades and ceremonial occasions.*
* exerpt from The Quebec Thistle Council site

Clan Fraser Society of Canada http://www.canlinks.com/cdnclanfraser/canada.htm
"The 78th Fraser Highlanders Regiment operates out of the old garrison building on Isle Ste-Hélène. Since 1966, students wearing reproductions of authentic uniforms of the eighteenth century, have presented daily historical re-enactments. The shows include precision foot and musket drills, and pipe band performances. There are a number of fund raising activities undertaken throughout the year to enable the Regiment to support various projects and charities".*
                                             Contact: Major R.J. Finestone, OC Fort Ste-Hélène Garrison
                                             P.O. Box 1200, Station "A" Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3C 2Y9
                                             Phone: (514) 284-0723 #228, Fax: (514) 284-0123
* exerpt from The Quebec Thistle Council site

Sons of Scotland Benevolent Association
"is a Canadian organization that has branches throughout Canada, from Quebec to Vancouver Island. The Association carries on a benefits and insurance programme for the protection of its members, their families and beneficiaries. It is a non-profit group, organized in 1876 to develop amongst its members a spirit of mutuak co-operation, friendship and assistance. Scottish-oriented, the Association encourages recollections of Scotland, maintains strong traditions, and promotes through education, customs, social events, a continuing appreciation of Scottish history and accomplishments. As is the case with other branches, the Montreal Association is actively involved in raising funds for local and nationally-sponsored charities. The District of Montreal operates five groups (camps) which meet monthiy, and a multitude of social activities are planned, including barbecues, corn roasts, ceilidhs, Burns suppers, and so on. Newcomers wlll be warmly welcomed."*
                                             Contact: Mrs. May Cook, Scottish Centre of Montreal,
                                             1610 Stephens Avenue, Verdun, Quebec, Canada H4H 2H3
                                             Tel: +1 (514) 766-8853 or +1 (514) 768-1301
* exerpt from The Quebec Thistle Council site

The Montreal West Operatic Society (1939-present)
http://4a2z.com/cgi/rfr.cgi?4MONTREAL-2-http://www.cam.org/~s_lynch/mwoshome.htm

St. David's Welsh Society of Montreal http://www.stdavidsociety.montreal.qc.ca/
History of the Welsh Male Choir in Montreal: http://www.welshmalechoir.montreal.qc.ca/History.htm

United Irish Societies of Montreal Inc. http://www.ditton.net/uis/

The Quebec Thistle Council Inc. http://www.thistlecouncil.ca/