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EDITOR’S PICK
There are many thoughtfully curated art galleries located throughout the Rockies. In Banff be sure to weave left and right off Banff Ave, and in Canmore Main Street will be a great place to start. With an abundance of art forms – paintings, sculptures, textiles and jewellery – Canada House Gallery (p 32) in Banff is dedicated to showcasing the best in Canadian Art. In Canmore, Fallen Leaf Gallery (p 32) celebrates the community by showcasing locally created art. Here you’ll find artists who have mastered their art forms and deliver colourful, unique pieces that will add the perfect flair to any home. -RYAN MASSEL 30
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LEGENDS & MYTHS It’s always fun to know the history of a town. Stop by the 1903 Banff Trading Post (p 46) founded by Norman Luxton. Inside you’ll find a collection of authentic indigenous crafts including fur lined moccasins and Mukluks, dream catchers and handmade knives. Be sure to ask about the tales of the legendary Merman who lives in the shop. -RYAN MASSEL
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Ever wonder what made those tracks in the snow? A trip to the interpretation centre at the upper terminal of the Banff Gondola (p 37) will help you solve that mystery. Learn about the animals, plants and minerals associated with the park. This family-friendly mountaintop museum allows you to get up close and personal with many of the majestic animals who call the Canadian Rockies home from bears and bighorn sheep to birds and bees! -RYAN MASSEL
