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Performance Series Brings a Summer of Song to The Whyte
This summer, The Whyte’s Heritage Gallery became one of Banff’s most inviting music venues with its Summer Performance Series. Five diverse shows - spanning Indigenous storytelling, prairie ballads, honky-tonk, R&B, and more - drew nearly 550 attendees. Artists and audiences alike praised the intimate, welcoming atmosphere, calling it a true community connector. Supported by The Rimrock Banff, the series added fresh energy to Banff’s cultural life.
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Sep 163 min read


Q&A With Artist Elise Rasmussen On "An Alpine Trilogy"
Opening November 1, 2025, at The Whyte, Elise Rasmussen: An Alpine Trilogy takes this question into the heart of the Alps. Through three interlinked bodies of work that resonate deeply in Banff, Rasmussen reframes histories of conquest, grandeur, and nostalgia.
whytemuseum
Sep 96 min read


Friends of The Whyte: Meet Summer Interpreter Oksana Briukhovetska
Friends of the Whyte celebrates our community, featuring members, donors, staff, and friends. This summer, our interpreter team has been sharing Banff’s history and connecting visitors to The Whyte. Meet Oksana Briukhovetska! A lifelong traveler and history enthusiast, she loves guiding guests through our historic homes, sharing local tips, and bringing the Rockies’ stories to life. Join a tour this summer to experience the history, culture, and passion that make The Whyte un
whytemuseum
Aug 63 min read


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.
whytemuseum
Mar 16 min read


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.
whytemuseum
Feb 283 min read


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
whytemuseum
Feb 282 min read


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
whytemuseum
Feb 272 min read


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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