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Arts & Culture

Museums & Historic Sites

Steeped in rich history as Canada’s oldest national park, Banff National Park has preserved its classic historic and cultural sites for visitors to explore. Immerse yourself in the intricate past and story of this place by visiting some of the many historic sites and museums in Banff and Lake Louise.

A family visits the Cave & Basin National Historic Site in Banff National Park
  • A family viewing the exhibit at the Banff Park MuseumA family viewing the exhibit at the Banff Park Museum

    Banff Park Museum National Historic Site

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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  • An exhibit at the Buffalo Nations Luxton MuseumAn exhibit at the Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum

    Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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  • Family of four looking at the spring in the Cave at the Cave & Basin National Historic SiteFamily of four looking at the spring in the Cave at the Cave & Basin National Historic Site

    Cave & Basin National Historic Site

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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  • A person looking in a display case at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian RockiesA person looking in a display case at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

    The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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