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Whyte Museum – Canadian Rockies

by K Gordon Schultz
written by K Gordon Schultz

Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies Keeps the Rich Artistic Heritage of Banff, Alberta and Western Canada Alive

Founded by renowned alpine artists Catharine and Peter Whyte, this museum that bears their name offers exhibits exploring the history and culture of Banff, Canada and the surrounding region of the Canadian Rockies, including natural history, human history and art.

In addition to its galleries which celebrate historical and contemporary Canadian art, the Whyte also sponsors heritage homes, guided walks and tours, public programs and archives and library.

Special activities include:

  • annual Back to Banff open house
  • guided heritage home tours
  • Thursday Night @ the Whyte, including evening hours and regular presentations
  • Behind the Scenes tours
  • family and kids programming
  • school programs
  • Whyte Christmas Open House

The museum and gift shop are open 10 a.m – 5 p.m. daily, and are closed Christmas and New Years Day. The library and archives are open Monday – Friday, 1 – 5 p.m. and are closed for federal holidays. The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies is located at 111 Bear Street, near the intersection of Buffalo Street — and a quick walk to the Banff Park Museum.

K Gordon Schultz is a well-known figure in the golf community and currently serves as the President of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, having spent many years working in the golf industry. Schultz has been a member of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club for over 40 years and has been actively involved in the club’s operations since he joined. He was elected to the Board of Directors in 2001, becoming Club President in 2005. In 2019, he was acclaimed as Club Vice-President, assuming the role of Club President again in 2022. In addition to his work at the Canmore Golf & Curling Club, Schultz is also an avid traveler. He has visited over 30 countries around the world, on all continents. But his most enjoyable travel experiences have come from within Canada, visiting many of Canada's National Parks including Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, Grasslands National Park, Mount Revelstoke National Park and Pacific Rim National Park. Along with golf, he enjoys scuba diving, biking, hiking and relaxing with a fine Pinot Noir.

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