Fabulous authentic art! Many pieces from While vacationing in Canada, we fell in love with the…read moreunique creations by Canadian First Nation artists. In this beautifully appointed gallery you will find stone carvings, metal works, paintings, charcoal, stunning handmade jewelry and much more. We love our carving of two nestling polar bears sculpted by an Inuit. So gorgeous and the pose of the bears together is wonderful. Paola Perez, Gallery Assistant, provided information on the artist and packed the bears securely for shipping. They arrived quickly and look beautiful in our living area.

From the owner: Established in 1974 Canada House Gallery is one of Canada's most vibrant and unique commercial art…read moregalleries. The distinctive collection focuses on contemporary paintings, sculpture and jewellery by renowned and respected Canadian artists. Recognized in 2002 by our peers, we were accepted into the Art Dealers Association of Canada. Over the years, Canada House Gallery has earned a reputation for excellence in the Canadian art community. We have become a destination for art lovers throughout Alberta, Canada and abroad. Open 7 days a week, we strive to keep the gallery accessible, interesting and diverse. The comprehensive and continually updated website has much to do with the reach of Canada House Gallery. Collectors from around the world can roam freely, view the collection that we have on hand and trust the accuracy of what they see on our website. Our motto is "Always fresh, new and individual".

Love this gallery, just happened that the day we went in the gallery. The photographer Jason was…read morethere. His photos are amazing. He greeted us , and as we wandered around he told us the story behind each photo. So , when in Banff wander in take a look . My favorite is "The Boss."

Years ago we had stopped in here and purchased a photo print. We couldn't remember exactly where…read morethey were located in Banff but found them again during our latest visit and bought another print. The photographs are fun, the staff is very helpful, and you can get a unique souvenir of your visit. Nice art store to explore.

I have bought some prints from this gallery in the past and had great service. Last week, during a…read moretrip to Banff I stopped in to possibly buy another, however I left without buying anything. The gentleman working that day did not greet me, nor did he bother to inquire if he could be of assistance. Instead, what I got was a look of suspicion, as if I was someone to be watched to make sure I didn't steal anything. I was the only person in the store at the time. Needless to say, I'll go elsewhere in the future.

Great store ! Knowledgeable staff. Apparently, the owner makes it a point not to keep anything in…read morethe store that's not 100% Canadian. I think in this day and age, it's hard to find a gift / novelty store where you'll find merchandise that's not made in China ! Huge selection of gifts and very reasonably priced. A true "all Canadian store" where visitors can buy stuff and rest assured that anything that they buy here is made here. I would certainly recommend this store to friends and family alike. Good job, About Canada. Keep it up !

The Whyte museum was named after Peter and Catherine Robb Whyte, local artists and philanthropists,…read more who created a museum where visitors could see the culture and landscape of the Canadian Rockies. Paintings of the original settlers, the Indians, and their clashes with the white men explorers in the 19th century. Building of the railway, including an interactive tunnel view. How the railroad tracks were laid through mountainous areas, and the effect of frequent avalanches. Picture of the golden spike where the trans Canadian railway was joined. No Chinese workers, who did all the hard work, in the picture, just business men in formal clothing, gathering around the railroad track. Early women tourists in their long ankle length skirts exploring the glaciers in pictures. Men and women of wealth in pictures showing their fancy dress for crossing the Rockies by rail. Cutaway view of a automobile from the 1920s, with a film of automobiles in the Canadian Rockies at that time. The Canadian Rockies contribution to the war effort in the world wars, including descriptions and pictures of heroic actions by locals fighting the enemy. The Canadian Rockies in the movies, including posters of 'Saskatchewan', and 'River of No Return'. Helicopter skiing in the late 20th century, where helicopters would ferry skiers to the top of mountains, to ski down. Mountain climbers going up mountains, with display showing how they slept in tents anchored off the cliffs. Great way to spend time indoors when Banff was suffocating under forest fire smoke. $10 per adult, $9 for seniors, and AAA discount. Wife had no objection when I paid for 2 senior tickets, even though she was not yet 65. You know you are getting old when the museum cashier doesn't ask to see identification with dob!

Small but well designed museum, worth a short visit! It was a perfect rainy afternoon activity…read more Learned lots of history about Banff, and we enjoyed the temporary art exhibit Canoe. Would recommend!

This is a free contemporary art museum located in Banff Centre in Banff National Guard…read more So while the hours are limited, you really can't complain since it's free! Check out their website to see current features and exhibitions: https://www.banffcentre.ca/walter-phillips-gallery The gallery is "Exclusively committed to the production, presentation, collection and analysis of contemporary art and curatorial practice."

From the owner: Walter Phillips Gallery is exclusively committed to the production, presentation, collection and…read moreanalysis of contemporary art and curatorial practice. For contemporary artists, particularly those engaged in alternative forms of practice, Walter Phillips Gallery remains an essential and principle site where art is presented to an audience for critical reception. In an effort to ensure a broad and balanced representation of the different areas of research at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, the Gallery displays and collects painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, photography, and new media-based works.

I was there from Saturday to Monday for a work conference…read more staff: pleasant. To be honest I did not interact with them too much except for at breakfast buffet and they were friendly. service: front desk staff friendly, restaurant staff friendly, staff in conference area friendly. They were discrete as to not interrupt conference and still kept everything running smoothly. establishment: nice, quaint, comfortable rooms - from style - but perfect for sleeping and desk area to work. Bathrooms big and roomy. Conference room nice and big with big windows to outside. Restaurant fantastic. Great food and nice big windows to see the scenery while you eat! food: great! Buffet breakfast nice big spread and variety. Just the buffet lines were awkward - please find a smoother system for making the buffet lines. Buffet lunch was great - Indian/Mediterranean foods and flavour! Conference food and health breaks were a nice variety.

Had dinner at the MacLab and this is the slowest place for service. Once I got my food, no one had…read morechecked on if I needed anything , then it was 30 minutes after I had finished my dinner that my plate was picked up and I got my bill. There were 4 servers and two behind the bar.

I had my nails done here before my wedding and I am so pleased with the results. Staff are…read moreabsolutely lovely and helpful, couldn't have asked for more!

Sharol, the owner, is both nice and professional. I spotted Body Concepts while we were exploring…read moreBanff and decided to see if I could book two manicures and pedicures. To my delight, I was able to get simultaneous appointments for my little and I the same day I called. The salon is small but clean and has a nice atmosphere. Sharol, the owner, and Jax were our nail technicians. We arrived a few minutes before our appointments and we we were taken right in. Both ladies did a nice job with our services. Sharol and Jax were easy to talk to and offered good tips on activities and dining around Banff and Canmore. I prefer supporting small businesses and Body Concepts was everything I look for in a small business; friendliness and good customer service. My little and I had a nice afternoon with Sharol and Jax and we'll definitely book again if we're ever back in Banff.