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New Film to Be Premiered — The Pioneers of Waterfall Ice Climbing

Coming to the Whyte Museum on December 10th is a new historical film on Canadian ice climbers: The Pioneers of Waterfall Ice Climbing.

Book Review - Tree Thieves: Crime and Survival in North America's Woods by Lyndsie Bourgon

Tree Thieves reads like a true crime retelling of a cat-and-mouse investigation – and, when so much is at stake, that’s exactly the point.

A Refresh for the Moore Heritage Home with Lynne Huras

In early 2022, the Whyte Museum embarked upon cleaning the taxidermy animals and headdresses in the Moore home with specialist Lynne Huras.

The Enduring Magic of Banff in Alberta's Film Industry

Lillian Agnes Jones scholar Mary Graham shares tales of Nick Morant while researching the importance of Banff in Alberta's film industry.

Hidden Gems in the Alpine Club of Canada Fonds

Whyte Museum Archives Assisstant Hannah Yuzwa explores her finds while processing the Alpine Club of Canada collection.

Laurie Skreslet - Pushing the Limits: The Legacy | Episode Eleven

Most people know Charlie Locke as the owner of the Lake Louise Ski Resort. But before this, he was a leading Rockies mountain climber.

Don Vockeroth - Pushing the Limits: the Legacy | Episode Nine

Don Vockeroth was one of the first Canadian-born climbers to be at the forefront of the sport in this country.

Pat Morrow - Pushing the Limits: the Legacy | Episode Eight

Morrow pioneered winter ascents and waterfall ice climbs in his early years in the Rockies & was the second Canadian to climb Mount Everest.

Honouring Indigenous Presence Through Treaty 7 Artists' Mural Artwork

The Peter and Catharine Whyte Foundation and Cave and Basin National Historic Site partnered to honour rich Indigenous history.

Friends of the Whyte: Bev and Harman Delyea

Friends of the Whyte features members, donors, staff, and friends, to get to know them a little better. Meet members Bev and Harman Delyea.

Five Fresh Exhibitions You Don't Want to Miss at the Whyte This Summer

Currently at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, a variety of new exhibitions are available to enjoy on your next trip to Banff.

We Need Your Help! Transcription Volunteer Opportunity

The Archives and Special Collections is currently seeking digital volunteers to transcribe various letters and diaries!

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