DIGITAL LIBRARY

Delve into the Whyte Museum’s extensive collection through articles, images, oral histories, video, film and audio.

View "All Posts," select a category of interest or use the "Search" to find a specific item.

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.

Mar 1, 20256 min read

Discover recent publications that showcase the ever-growing breadth of Indigenous works in the Archives Special Collections Library.

Jun 25, 20242 min read

Returning for the third summer, The Cave and Basin Mural Project features six outstanding Treaty 7 artists illustrating Indigenous stories.

Jun 24, 202412 min read

Born in Banff in 1936, Jerry Johnston grew up skiing at Mount Norquay. In the mid-50s he worked for Parks’ ski patrol on the mountain.

Jun 19, 20241 min read

Delve into the rich history and contributions of the Crosby family and the broader social history and development of the Canadian Rockies.

Jun 17, 20244 min read

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

Jan 14, 20242 min read

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

Oct 22, 20235 min read

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

Oct 18, 20233 min read