
Culture
Banff National Park
For 10,000 years people have been using the valleys, passes and high alpine areas of Banff National Park. Explore the rich culture and history of Canada's first national park.
Archaeology
Learn about the various archeological sites throughout the park and how tools and technology have changed over the years.
Banff Park Museum National Historic Site
Explore the oldest natural history museum in western Canada. Located in the heart of downtown Banff.
Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Visitors can enjoy interactive exhibits, short films, seasonal activities, and stunning views of the Rocky Mountains.
Howse Pass National Historic Site
Howse Pass National Historic Site commemorates an important trade route through the Rocky Mountains used by Indigenous peoples and early fur traders.
Skoki Ski Lodge National Historic Site
Skoki Ski Lodge National Historic Site commemorates the early days of ski tourism in Canada. It remains a popular overnight retreat for skiers and hikers.
Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station National Historic Site
Learn about the cosmic ray station built on Sulphur Mountain in 1957, where Canadian scientists made important contributions to research.
Archaeology
As of the fall of 2004, 766 archaeological sites have been recorded within Banff National Park!
History
Architecture
Federal Heritage Buildings
- Administration Building
- Bryant Creek Warden Cabin
- Camp Parker Warden Cabin
- Canadian Pacific Railway Station - Banff
- Canadian Pacific Railway Station - Lake Louise
- Cascades of Time Garden Buildings
- Clearwater Lakes Warden Cabin
- Cuthead Warden Cabin
- Divide Warden Cabin
- East Gate Registration Buildings
- Egypt Lakes Warden Cabin
- Halfway Hut
- Information Building
- Fortune Warden Cabin
- Sandhills Warden Cabin
- Saskatchewan Crossing Warden Residence
- Scotch Camp Warden Cabin
- Superintendent's Residence
- Upper Hot Pool Residence
- Windy Lodge Warden Cabin
- Wolverine Cabin
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