TOURS

We'd love to welcome your group!

Please contact Gabi Wedin, Director of Visitor Experience at 403-762-2291 ext. 336 or email at gwedin@whyte.org.

Private Group Tours available based on availability. 

 

Heritage Homes Tour

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This 25-minute tour visits two historic homes full of artifacts and art on museum property - the home of museum founders Peter and Catharine Whyte, and of notable locals Philip and Pearl (Brewster) Moore. Learn their stories and influences on this community, and get a true sense of life in the Canadian Rockies.

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Cost

 

• $100 (up to 8 people)

• $200 (up to 16 people)

• $300 (up to 24 people)

• $400 (up to 32 people)

• Museum Admission is extra

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Due to the nature of these being historic buildings, wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers are not permitted due to smaller spaces, narrow doorways, and stairs.

Historic Banff Walk

 

The Historic Banff Walk gets people off the beaten path in Banff!  During this 90-minute guided tour, visitors learn about the men and women who helped build and shape the town - from its early days, into what Banff National Park is today.  We speak about the hot springs, the first hospital/spa in Banff, entrepreneurs and adventurers. Enjoy the fresh air and views of beautiful Banff while learning some stories of this special place.

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Cost

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• $175 (up to 15 people)

• $350 (up to 30 people)

• Museum Admission is extra

 

Gateway to the Rockies Tour

Tour the Gateway to the Rockies exhibition and learn the history of this area and about the mountain landscape that influenced those who traveled here.

 

Cost

• $100 (up to 20 people)

• $200 (up to 40 people)

• Museum admission is extra.

 

Please note that if this tour runs during museum hours, it may not be guaranteed to be completely private as we will have other visitors in our galleries.

Women of the Rockies

Slideshow Presentation*

 

This 45-minute slideshow presentation speaks about some influential women adventurers, climbers, and those that blazed their own path in the Canadian Rockies. Presentation includes Charlotte Small, Mary Vaux, Mary Schaffer, Elizabeth Parker and more.  

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Cost

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• $200 (up to 24 people)

• $400 (up to 50 people)

• Museum admission is extra.

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*OFFSITE ONLY – Venue and A/V must be arranged by inquiring party

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Indigenous Program Tour 

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Is your group interested in knowing more about the Indigenous programs and events that have been happening at The Whyte? We'd love to welcome your group!

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Please contact Dawn Saunders Dahl, Director of Indigenous Initiatives for any other inquiries at 403-762-2291 ext. 318 or email at dsaundersdahl@whyte.org

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Guests on this Indigenous-focused tour will visit exhibits at The white as well as the special collections library and archives resource area.  The 60-minute guided tour includes a brief overview of Indigenous content in the collections at The Whyte, and visitors will learn about previous and upcoming Indigenous initiatives.

 

• Cost: $100 (up to 20 people)

• Admission to The Whyte is extra