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Rockies for brains

Posted by Ian Chiclo in Culture

With the summer tourists gone and the ski season still a few weeks away, this is a great time of year to head to Banff. It’s easy to forget the beauty of the town simply because during the high tourist season, many of us avoid it.

Here’s a couple things to look out for.

Affectionately known as “The Castle,” the Fairmont Banff Springs is in many ways the heart and soul of the town. Opened in 1888, the hotel’s history is rich in stories, including ghost stories. On Thursday night, The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies is hosting a cool Halloween lecture, How haunted is The Fairmont Banff Springs? Presented by former bellman David Moberg, the lecture is only $2, and will be sure to include the legends of Sam the Bellman and the dancing bride.

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