Town of Banff

Historic Sites & Museums

Cave & Basin National Historic Site of Canada marks the spot where Banff's original hot springs were discovered in 1883 Photo: Amar Athwal, Parks Canada

Banff has played an important role in Canadian history, as well as the worldwide national parks movement.

Our continuing commitment to celebrating and exemplifying mountain culture are reflected in the museums and national historic sites found in Banff and nearby, including:

• Banff Park Museum National Historic Site of Canada
  
• Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum
  
• Canadian Ski Museum West, Cascade Plaza
  
• Cave & Basin National Historic Site of Canada
  
• Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
  
• Archeological Sites in Banff National Park