Town of Banff

2008 Heritage Awards

2008 Award Recipients

Lifetime Achievement in Heritage Conservation

Mr. Larry Bakstad of Banff General Construction is the recipient of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Larry is recognized for his outstanding contribution to the conservation of heritage in Banff for over 30 years. Having worked on a number of heritage restoration projects throughout the Mountain National Parks during his career, Larry is perhaps best known for his work on the Park Superintendent’s Residence and the Banff Park Museum National Historic Site of Canada.

• Video Vignette of Larry Bakstad

Restoration, Rehabilitation and Adaptive Reuse of a Heritage Building

Arctos and Bird, a local land development and management company, is the recipient of this year’s award for the Restoration, Rehabilitation, and Adaptive Reuse of a Heritage Building. Arctos and Bird is recognized for its outstanding efforts to restore and rehabilitate the Old Crag Cabin at 211 Bear Street. One of Banff’s oldest and storied buildings, the Cabin is an integral part of the Bison Courtyard development and it is a testament to the company’s commitment to environmental and heritage conservation.

• Video Vignette of Arctos & Bird