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Feb 13 min read

Friends of the Whyte: Whyte Museum Summer 2023 Interpreter Kiera Bandy

Back to the Cairn Friends of the Whyte is a series celebrating community, featuring Whyte Museum members, donors, staff, and friends, to...

Dr. Edward Sylvester Morse: Marine Biologist, Collector, and Scholar

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Jan 312 min read

Dr. Edward Sylvester Morse: Marine Biologist, Collector, and Scholar

Back to the Cairn By Kayla Cazes, Librarian/Reference Archivist Many may not know, but here at the Whyte Museum, we have a rich and...

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Jan 314 min read

Supporting Indigenous Initiatives and Accessibility: the Whyte Museum's Ongoing Commitment

Back to the Cairn By Dawn Saunders Dahl, Indigenous Relationships and Programs Manager The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies supports...

Book Reviews - Ya Ha Tinda: A Home Place & Wild Horses, Wild Wolves: Legends at Risk at the Foot of the Canadian Rockies

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Jan 302 min read

Book Reviews - Ya Ha Tinda: A Home Place & Wild Horses, Wild Wolves: Legends at Risk at the Foot of the Canadian Rockies

Discover the rich history of the Ya Ha Tinda Ranch at the foot of the Canadian Rockies in these must-read book reviews.

A Fireside Chat with Cliff White and Chic Scott

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Jan 142 min read

A Fireside Chat with Cliff White and Chic Scott

Cliff White shares stories of growing up in Banff, historic Banff citizens like his great-aunt Catharine, & working as a Banff Park Warden.

Five Fall Books to Add to Your Reading List: The Jon Whyte Award Finalists

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Oct 24, 20235 min read

Five Fall Books to Add to Your Reading List: The Jon Whyte Award Finalists

Discover this year's Jon Whyte Award finalists for the best fall books to cozy up with, from memoirs to climbing history.

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Oct 24, 20233 min read

Celebrating Community With New Fall Exhibitions at the Whyte Museum: Tom Willock and Bow Biennial

Celebrate our vibrant community with fall exhibitions at the Whyte Museum, featuring Tom Willock and Bow Biennial artists.

Welcoming New Faces at the Whyte: Katie Goldie

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Oct 24, 20232 min read

Welcoming New Faces at the Whyte: Katie Goldie

Introducing Katie Goldie, the newest face at the Whyte Museum! Katie brings a fresh perspective to the museum's brand and online presence.

Friends of the Whyte: Banff Community Bird Walk with Peter Poole

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Oct 24, 20233 min read

Friends of the Whyte: Banff Community Bird Walk with Peter Poole

In celebration of the Whyte Museum's summer exhibitions, volunteer Peter Poole led a community walk identifying birds in Banff.

In Castle Mountain's Shadow: The Story of Silver City

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Oct 22, 20233 min read

In Castle Mountain's Shadow: The Story of Silver City

Discover the rise, fall, and tumultuous legacy of Silver City, a once-booming mining town nestled in Castle Mountain's shadow.

Back to the Community Book Sale: Copies From the Collection

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Oct 22, 20235 min read

Back to the Community Book Sale: Copies From the Collection

Find your own copies of many titles which once filled the libraries of Banff's famous historic locals.

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Oct 18, 20233 min read

Ten Things We Learned Working at the Whyte Museum in Banff National Park

Discover the top ten things our summer interpreters learned while working at the Whyte Museum in Banff National Park.

Lantern Slides

Winter events and programs now available! Book your spot today.

Open Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - View our holiday hours here.

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