Bow Valley Heritage
The Bow Valley is rich in history and culture. For the month of July, explore the museums and historic sites which help tell the story of Banff and Canmore – from the story of the Stoney Nakoda and other Indigenous people who call the Bow Valley home to the story of formation of Banff National Park to the story of coal mining in the region. There is so much waiting to be explored this July in Canada’s iconic Rocky Mountains!
Places
Banff Park Museum National Historic Site
Banff, Alberta
The Banff Park Museum is the oldest natural history museum in western Canada.
Canmore Museum
Canmore, Alberta
Connecting our community with its culture, history, and landscape for over 37 years.
Canmore NWMP Barracks
Canmore, Alberta
The Canmore NWMP Barracks brings to life the story of the NWMP in the Canadian Rockies.
Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Banff, Alberta
Explore the Cave and Basin, the trails, the historic buildings and the art exhibits.
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Banff, Alberta
The Whyte Museum inspires discovery and wonder when people and the Rocky Mountains meet.
Road Map
Banff, Alberta to Banff, Alberta
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