Historic Sites & Museums

Banff Park Museum National Historic Site of Canada- One of Canada's oldest and grandest natural history museums. A visit to this century old showpiece of architecture and early natural history interpretation is an enchanting way to discover Banff's mammals,...more

In 1903, the CPR established Bankhead coal mine and town on the lower slopes of Cascade mountain. At its peak, the mine employed three hundred men and produced half a million tons of coal a year. The town considered to be the most modern in Alberta,...more

Visit the Buffalo Nations Museum to return to the days when the horse first arrived on the plains, and when Europeans discovered Native cultures rich in elaborate ceremonies, dances, songs, and legends.
From richly ornamented costumes to beautifully...more

Step into the best of a great nation! From the new frontiers discovered by early explores to the new frontiers of space - the beauty, the challenges, and the accomplishments of Canada’s land and people are yours to discover. Regardless of your age...more

The CSMW is a free exhibit that offers visitors the history of skiing in Banff National Park.

The exhibits range from artistic focal points, to informative displays, the history unfolds chronologically from the lower level in Cascade Plaza up to the...more

A favorite attraction since 1936, the historic Cascades of Time Gardens come to life during the summer months offering flagstone paths through terraced gardens with a colourful array of over 50,000 flowers, trickling tranquil pools, scenic mountain vistas...more

"It's like some fantastic dream from a tale of the Arabian Nights" exclaimed William McCardell after seeing the cave for the first time. This remarkable discovery set into motion a series of events that would lead to the creation of Banff National...more

The Sulphur Mountain cosmic ray station was part of the International Geophysical Year (1957-1958); a major undertaking to study cosmic rays involving 66 countries, 99 stations worldwide and a dozen scientific disciplines.

The advantage offered by...more

Visit the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies a community rendezvous for events, art, culture and human and natural history of the Canadian Rockies. An exciting environment for the entire family to explore and learn about art, culture and the human...more