Gain a deeper understanding of Banff this summer with a guided tour at The Whyte. From historic homes and townsite stories to newly revised truth-telling interpretation and a brand-new Art Gallery Tour for Thick as Thieves, The Whyte Museum tours invite visitors to slow down, look closer, and connect with the art, history, and culture that shape Banff and the Bow Valley. Whether visiting for the first time or rediscovering familiar places, each tour offers a meaningful way to
Preparing the winter exhibitions offered an opportunity to reframe Peter and Catharine Whyte’s work. The discovery of numerous sketches from their 1937 Assiniboine trip, alongside Catharine’s vivid letters and Peter’s annotated photographs, revealed a richer story. Arranged chronologically, the exhibition invites viewers to follow the journey from bright autumn days through the gathering storm to a landscape transformed by fresh snow.
