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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.
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Nov 7, 20223 min read
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.
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Oct 26, 20223 min read
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.
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Oct 26, 20226 min read
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.
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Oct 26, 20226 min read
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.
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Oct 26, 20222 min read
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.
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Oct 14, 20221 min read
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.
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Sep 19, 20221 min read
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.
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Aug 18, 20221 min read
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.
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Aug 2, 20224 min read
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.
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Aug 2, 20223 min read
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.
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Aug 2, 20227 min read
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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Aug 2, 20222 min read
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