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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.

Mar 16 min read

On Thursday, December 5th, 2024, Cori Brewster joined Chic Scott for a Fireside Chat. Cori Brewster was born and raised in Banff, where

Feb 282 min read

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

Feb 272 min read

After 12 transformative years and an extensive portfolio of art and heritage exhibitions, Anne Ewen is concluding her time at The Whyte.

Nov 14, 20246 min read

One of the most central things we’ve learned during our time as summer interpreters at The Whyte is that local history runs deep.

Oct 24, 20243 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

Peter and Catharine Whyte's 1956 road trip to Alaska is brought to life through archival material at the Whyte Museum.

Jul 28, 20235 min read

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