Town of Banff

Local Legends

Every town has its legends. Banff has had more than its fair share.

Read about the fascinating history that built Banff's culture of spirited independence.      

Tim Auger - Park Warden Rescue Specialist
Bruno Engler - Photographer
Brian Greenwood - Climber
Chic Scott - Mountaineer, Guide, Writer
Barry Blanchard - Climber
Guy Lacelle - Climber
Hans Gmoser - Heli-Skiing
Jim Davies - Rescue Pilot
Bob Sandford - Historian, Author, Interpreter
Jon Whyte - Historian
Roger Vernon - Filmmaker
Sharon Wood - Mother, Mentor, Mountaineer
Pat Morrow - Seven Summits