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Respect Community

This is a very welcoming place. You can show your respect for the residents and our local culture by being kind and taking time to learn about the people and history of this amazing place! Do like the locals - slow down and soak it in. We invite you to be curious, ask questions and give back - you may just make some new friends.

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Connect with Community and Culture

  • Take an Indigenous experience. Learn from traditional knowledge keepers and connect meaningfully with the land and its stories.
  • Understand local history. Visit a museum or historic landmark to learn about the past and how it has shaped Banff and Lake Louise’s present.
  • Experience local art and culture. From outdoor art trails to galleries and live music, the people of this place love to share stories and express what it means to live here.
  • Help celebrate diversity. Join us in showing an open-minded, inclusive, and welcoming spirit. Get to know one another – all are welcome here!
  • Be patient and kind. This place asks us to slow down and look around. You’re here for something meaningful – carry yourself with kindness.
An interior of the displays at the Buffalo Nations Museum in Banff showing traditional clothing and a teepee. An interior of the displays at the Buffalo Nations Museum in Banff showing traditional clothing and a teepee. An interior of the displays at the Buffalo Nations Museum in Banff showing traditional clothing and a teepee.

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Indigenous Shopping and Experiences in Banff and Lake Louise

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