Pre-Booked Group Programs
- Discover a piece of Canadian Rockies heritage...
We invite groups
to explore Banff’s colourful past with a guided tour through our
galleries, heritage homes, or the Banff town site. Please call
to discuss your group’s interests, needs, and languages requirements.
- Programs can be combined and adapted to accommodate large groups
- Schedule and prices are valid through October 2006
- Group admission rates are available
- Bookings and information: (403) 762-2291, extension 314
Heritage Homes Tour
Step into the 1931 home of visual artists
Peter and Catharine Whyte and feel its worldly yet simple charm.
Marvel at the eclectic 1907 home of Philip and Pearl Moore. These
homes tell a story of lifestyles in the mountain wilderness and
reflect the cultural roots of the Banff community. Experience them
both on this guided tour. View the Whyte Home
and the Moore
Home
before your tour.
Historic Banff Walk
Take a walk back in time and get to know the colourful
individuals who built the town of Banff. This guided tour meanders
through history to take you to the riverside site where Tom Wilson
established one of the first outfitting operations in the area, St.
Georges-in-the-Pines Anglican Church with its unique stained glass
windows, and the Luxton Home and Garden. These and many other
intriguing stops reveal the fascinating history of this
town.
Lives & Legacy Tour
Experience Banff's history through the lives and legacy of artists and Museum founders Peter and Catharine Whyte. Join us as we retrace their steps from childhood and art school, to community builders and respected artists.
- Availability: Group bookings are available by appointment year round.
- Price: $78.50 per group – maximum 25 people per group
- Duration: Approximately 40 minutes
Luxton Home and Garden Tour
Built around 1905, this heritage resource was home to Norman and Georgina Luxton and their daughter Eleanor. The home reflects the family's ties with the Stoney First Nations, their contribution to Banff's business and cultural activities and their passion for collecting. View the Luxton Home online prior to your visit!
- Availability: Bookings for groups and
individuals are available by
appointment year round.
- Price: $78.50 per
group – maximum 6 people per group
- Duration: Approximately 40
minutes
Women of the Rockies
Join us in celebrating women’s history in the Canadian Rockies. This slide show presentation will introduce you to historical and current figures that have shaped our mountain culture landscape. Discover the women whose lives are a part of a legacy of backcountry travel, ranching, climbing, scientific research, writing, drama and art. Funding for this project was provided by the Banff Heritage Tourism Corporation. In partnership with the Living Room.
- This program is available at your location of choice and presented by appointment year round
- Price: $150/presentation. Participant number limited by your space
- Duration: 90 minutes
Armchair History
Meander through the historic streets of Banff without leaving the comfort of your armchair. This slide-illustrated presentation weaves through history to paint a colourful portrait of this unique town and world heritage site. Through stories and images you’ll meet the individuals who played a significant part in Banff’s heritage.
- This program is available at your location of choice and presented by appointment year round
- Price: $150/presentation. Participant number limited by your space
- Duration: 90 minutes
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