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A Fireside Chat with Jerry Johnston and Chic Scott

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

The Whyte Museum celebrates the opening of two spring exhibitions: Ilana Manolson – Time: In the Mountains and Menagerie of Disappearance.

Apr 29, 20243 min read

Whyte Museum summer interpreter Wendy Bradley is a long-term Banff local and artist with deep family roots in the Bow Valley.

Apr 29, 20243 min read

The Whyte Museum is pleased to welcome Chris Hughes as our new Chief Operating Officer. Chris joined the team on January 16, 2024.

Feb 2, 20241 min read

Visit the Whyte Museum's two winter 2024 exhibitions, Ya Ha Tinda: The Ranch by Arto Djerdjerian and A Natural Solitude by Hans P. Berkout.

Feb 2, 20242 min read

Discover the rich history of the Ya Ha Tinda Ranch at the foot of the Canadian Rockies in these must-read book reviews.

Jan 30, 20242 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