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Friends of the Whyte: Whyte Museum Summer 2024 Interpreter Brendon Timmins
During the summer of 2024, The Whyte had a team of interpreters, including Brendon Timmins, who shared the history of Banff with visitors.
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Mar 14 min read
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Have You Met: Robert Sandford in Conversation with Pamela Knott
In honour of the 2025 United Nations International Year of Glaciers' Preservation, we are pleased to share the Have You Met: Bob Sandford.
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Mar 12 min read
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The Vaux Family and the Glaciers of the “Canadian Alps”
The Vaux siblings plotted the route for modern glaciology, exploring the malleable boundary between photography for art and for science.
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Mar 16 min read
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The Ancestors Are Talking: A First Look at The Whyte's Upcoming Summer Exhibition
The Whyte presents The Ancestors Are Talking: Paintings by the Indigenous Seven, curated by acclaimed artist Joseph M. Sanchez.
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Feb 283 min read
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A Fireside Chat with Cori Brewster and Chic Scott
On Thursday, December 5th, 2024, Cori Brewster joined Chic Scott for a Fireside Chat. Cori Brewster was born and raised in Banff, where
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Feb 282 min read
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A Fireside Chat with Sid Marty and Chic Scott
On Thursday, November 7, Sid Marty will join Chic Scott for his next Fireside Chat. Poet, prose writer and musician, at 80 years of age Sid
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Feb 272 min read
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MELTDOWN - A Moment in Time - Winter 2025 Exhibition at The Whyte in Photos
January 2025 brought the opening of two exciting winter exhibitions at The Whyte: MELTDOWN - A Moment in Time and Etched in Ice.
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Feb 272 min read
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Welcoming Cherith Mark to the Board of Directors at The Whyte
The Whyte is proud to announce the appointment of Cherith Mark to its Board of Directors, a distinguished member of the Stoney Nation.
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Nov 21, 20242 min read
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Book Review - Alpine Rising: Sherpas, Baltis, and the Triumph of Local Climbers in the Greater Ranges
In this multi-authored review of the Jon Whyte Award winner "Alpine Rising" enjoy two perspectives from a mountain enthusiast and guide.
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Nov 14, 20244 min read
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Wishing A Heartfelt Farewell to Anne Ewen, Director and Chief Curator of Art and Heritage at The Whyte
After 12 transformative years and an extensive portfolio of art and heritage exhibitions, Anne Ewen is concluding her time at The Whyte.
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Nov 14, 20246 min read
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A Generous Donation: "Fishing Camp, the Rockies" by John Arthur Fraser R.C.A.
New to the collections at The Whyte is a stunning piece of Canadian heritage: "Fishing Camp, the Rockies," a painting by John Arthur Fraser.
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Nov 14, 20242 min read
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Behind the Brushstrokes: En Plein Air Painting Weekend at Lake O'Hara in Stunning Photos
In September 2024, a unique artistic journey unfolded as 20 talented artists gathered at Lake O'Hara for a weekend of En Plein Air painting.
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Nov 14, 20243 min read
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