What could be more invigorating than moments of crisp mountain air interspersed with moments of wonder, intrigue and discovery?
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Banff Park Museum National Historic Site
Explore the oldest natural history museum in Western Canada. Get face-to-face with Rocky Mountain wildlife! Located in the heart of downtown Banff, the Banff Park Museum houses more than 5,000 vintage botanical and zoological specimens — from bears and bighorns, to birds and bees.
Buffalo Nations Museum
The Indigenous peoples of Canada welcome you to share their history, culture, and knowledge in this heritage log building in Banff. By connecting with each other on sacred land, you are inspiring the practice of truth and reconciliation. Buffalo Nations Museum is honored to be named Top 10 Indigenous experiences in Alberta by Indigenous Travel Alberta.
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Walter Phillips Gallery
@ The Banff Centre
Walter Phillips Gallery is currently closed for renovations and will reopen in February 2025
The Walter Phillips Gallery is located within The Banff Centre of Arts and Creativity. Since 1976, we have been committed to the production, presentation, collection and analysis of contemporary art and curatorial practice.
Town of Banff Community Art Committee
We are a volunteer committee that animate the Banff townsite through our work. We encourage you to take a walk around and experience Banff’s varied public art collection.
Historic Luxton
Home Museum
This historic site is full of secrets and stories from early Banff. The Luxton family were adventurers, entrepreneurs, and collectors. Discover Alberta artwork, historic beadwork, vintage furniture, and more than a few taxidermy specimens. Each room is bursting with keepsakes and trinkets and surprises.
Canada House Gallery
Established in 1974 Canada House Gallery is dedicated to showcasing the best of contemporary Canadian art alongside a comprehensive collection of Inuit art from Canada’s Arctic.
Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Visit the birthplace of national parks in Canada. Discover the hot water that seeps from the rocks, smell the minerals and explore the trails. Immerse yourself in exhibits and programs that bring history and nature to life.
Willock & Sax Gallery
Fine art you will love for the rest of your life. This well-curated Gallery has a selection of work from painters, photographers, printmakers, ceramic artists, sculptors and jewellers.
Image: Walter J. Phillips, Lake MacArthur, Canadian Rockies, 1931, colour woodcut.
Bowstrings Banff
Bowstrings Heritage Foundation weaves together past and present, story and place to inspire the future. We work in partnership with others to advance public appreciation for heritage, and to restore and animate heritage sites.
Mountain Galleries
Located within the stunning Fairmont hotels across Whistler, Banff, and Jasper, Mountain Galleries is one of Canada's leading contemporary art galleries. Since 1992, it has showcased a curated selection of works from established and emerging Canadian artists, celebrating the beauty and diversity of artistic expression. The gallery is renowned for its impressive collection of paintings, sculpture, photography, and ceramics that reflect the unique landscapes and stories of the Canadian wilderness.
Whether you're an avid collector or simply exploring the world of art, Mountain Galleries offers a captivating space where creativity, culture, and nature intersect.
Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival
October 26 to November 3, 2024
The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is an international competition and annual presentation of short films, books and documentaries about mountain culture, sports, and the environment. It is hosted at The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity every Fall, also available to experience through its Virtual World Tour.
CREDIT: Hael Somma, Chamonix, photo by Antoine Mesnage
The Carter-Ryan Gallery
The Carter-Ryan Gallery exclusively features the work of Indigenous visual artist Jason Carter. His bright paintings and bold soapstone sculpture are permanent installations at both the Calgary and Edmonton International Airports.
Paper Den
Find this paper focused shop on Bear Street. Stock up on mountain inspired prints, greeting cards, journals and more.
Featuring artwork from Dee Larosa and Nikki Goodwin.
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Discover the art, history and culture of the Rocky Mountains of Canada. We acquire, preserve, interpret and offer the opportunity to learn about the rich heritage of the Rockies through our collections, exhibitions and programming.
Banff Public Library
A cornerstone of the community, we stimulate lifelong learning, foster connections, promote discovery and encourage a sense of belonging. The Banff Public Library provides a welcoming meeting place as well as education, communication, and information.
Brandon T. Brown
Photographing mostly in the Canadian Rockies, Brandon captures images of wild free-roaming animals without the use of any baiting. A ‘wildlife first’ approach allows Brandon to photograph animals with as little impact as possible, resulting in more natural behaviour and positive encounters.
Brandon's award-winning images have been featured by several publications, including Canadian Geographic.
Town of Banff Heritage Corporation
We work towards the protection, preservation, enhancement and promotion of Banff’s heritage resources. Our broad membership and activities support the Banff Heritage Resource Management Policy and are integral to the identification and management of local cultural assets.
Banff Poet Laureate Committee
In addition to appointing our local Poet Laureate, we promote and advocate for written words - read, spoken, and sung. We bring together Banff residents, visitors and neighbours for readings and performances, literary walking tours and workshops.
Lux Cinema Banff
The Town of Banff’s theater is a safe place to enjoy larger-than-life stories of adventure, romance, fantasy and fiction, served with a side of popcorn. Theater rentals available.