DIGITAL LIBRARY

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Nov 10, 20223 min read

Telling Stories of Environmental Science Through Exhibitions at the Whyte

Two new exhibitions at the Whyte Museum take a new perspective on environmental issues impacting our local and global environments.

Nov 7, 20221 min read

Welcoming New Faces at the Whyte: Mollie Riley

In her short time since joining the Whyte Museum as Programs and Events Coordinator, Mollie Riley's impact has been wide and infectious.

Nov 7, 20222 min read

Welcoming New Faces at the Whyte: Gabi Wedin

We are delighted to welcome Gabi Wedin as our new Museum Shop and Visitor Services Manager here at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.

Nov 7, 20222 min read

Friends of the Whyte: Chic Scott and Kathy Madill-Scott

The Friends of the Whyte series features Whyte Museum members, donors, staff, and friends, to get to know them a little bit better.

Nov 7, 20223 min read

New Film to Be Premiered — The Pioneers of Waterfall Ice Climbing

Coming to the Whyte Museum on December 10th is a new historical film on Canadian ice climbers: The Pioneers of Waterfall Ice Climbing.

Oct 26, 20223 min read

Book Review - Tree Thieves: Crime and Survival in North America's Woods by Lyndsie Bourgon

Tree Thieves reads like a true crime retelling of a cat-and-mouse investigation – and, when so much is at stake, that’s exactly the point.

Oct 26, 20226 min read

A Refresh for the Moore Heritage Home with Lynne Huras

In early 2022, the Whyte Museum embarked upon cleaning the taxidermy animals and headdresses in the Moore home with specialist Lynne Huras.

Oct 26, 20226 min read

The Enduring Magic of Banff in Alberta's Film Industry

Lillian Agnes Jones scholar Mary Graham shares tales of Nick Morant while researching the importance of Banff in Alberta's film industry.

Oct 26, 20222 min read

Hidden Gems in the Alpine Club of Canada Fonds

Whyte Museum Archives Assisstant Hannah Yuzwa explores her finds while processing the Alpine Club of Canada collection.

Oct 14, 20221 min read

Laurie Skreslet - Pushing the Limits: The Legacy | Episode Eleven

Most people know Charlie Locke as the owner of the Lake Louise Ski Resort. But before this, he was a leading Rockies mountain climber.

Sep 20, 20221 min read

Don Vockeroth - Pushing the Limits: the Legacy | Episode Nine

Don Vockeroth was one of the first Canadian-born climbers to be at the forefront of the sport in this country.

Aug 18, 20221 min read

Pat Morrow - Pushing the Limits: the Legacy | Episode Eight

Morrow pioneered winter ascents and waterfall ice climbs in his early years in the Rockies & was the second Canadian to climb Mount Everest.

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