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Celebrate The Canadian Rockies At Banff Art Centers And Galleries
For more than 100 years, painters, photographers, and musicians have been drawn to the Canadian Rocky Mountains by the spirit of the wilderness, people, and animals that call Banff National Park home. The area’s rich history is celebrated at an array of Banff Lake Louise art galleries and cultural centres. See a performance at The Banff Centre or visit the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. Go window-shopping at Banff art galleries showcasing original aboriginal and Canadian art. Experience the culture, art, and natural wonders of Banff National Park.
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Banff Park Museum National Historic Site of Canada
A showpiece of architecture and early natural history interpretation. Western Canada’s oldest natural history museum is a great way to start your visit to Banff National Park. Housed in an outstanding rustic national park building, the museum provides... more
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Bankhead - Ghost Town
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
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Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum
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
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Canada House Gallery
Dealing exclusively in Canadian art since 1974, this dynamic gallery features an incredibly diverse collection of paints and sculptures by notable Canadian artists.
Member of the Art Dealers Association of Canada.
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Canadian Ski Museum West
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
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Cascades of Time Gardens
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
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Cave and Basin National Historic Site of Canada
The birthplace of Canada’s national park system. When three railway workers stumbled upon the Cave and Basin thermal hot springs they set in motion a series of events that led to the creation of Canada’s national park system. Come and visit this... more
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Editions Gallery
Limited edition prints, sculptures, originals, museum custom framing.
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Harmon Gallery
Mountain Photography dating from 1906 to the present taken by three generations of the Harmon Family (Byron Harmon, Don Harmon, and Carol Harmon).
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Lux Cinema Centre
Bow Valley's premier first run movie theater. Featuring large auditoriums, digital sound and fresh popcorn
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Mountain Galleries at Banff Springs
Located in The Fairmont Banff Springs, Mountain Galleries is a favourite stop for collectors of Canadian art, featuring museum-quality paintings, sculpture and unique Inuit carvings. Frequently hosting exhibitions, artist demonstrations and workshops,... more
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Northern Art Impressions
Welcome to our gallery of First Nations Art, located in Lake Louise Alberta, the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Our collection of Inuit Art, expressed in sculpture, drawings and other medium, reflects the very essence of the Inuit people and their culture.... more
