Books and Guides
Whether you’re looking for a brightly coloured volume of glossy pages to grace your coffee tables back home, or an in depth guide to one of the Banff area’s many challenging and rewarding hikes through the backcountry, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for at The Bear and the Butterfly. Owned and operated by The Friends of Banff, The Bear and the Butterfly prides itself on its selection of award winning novels by Canadian and international authors, rich historical narratives of the area, profound works by First Nations authors and artists, locally seasonal cookbooks, engaging children's books and indispensible guides to the Canadian Rocky Mountain trails, waterways, plants and wildlife. Feel free to browse our online catalogue for a sample of the books and guides available at either of our stores listed below. We look forward to seeing you!
The Bear and The Butterfly
214 Banff Avenue | Banff, AB | T1L 1C3 | 403 762 8911
retail@friendsofbanff.com
Retail Store at Parks Canada Information Centre
224 Banff Avenue | Banff, AB | T1L 1C3 | 403 760 5332
retail@friendsofbanff.com
Books:
Canadian Rockies Guide Books:
Kids Books:
Cookbooks:
Coffee Table Books:
Come into the Bear and the Butterfly where local Canadian artists and photographers, and their magnificent work is featured! We Get new stock in routinely and you're bound to find something that you love for your home!
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The hike descriptions are packed with comprehensive information on history, geology, wildlife, wildflowers, and side-trip options. Colour photographs depict the principal features. A wildflower guide, and tips on equipment, food, drinking water, backcountry etiquette, minimum impact travel, hiking with children, preparedness, and bear safety round out this indispensable resource. The new edition includes five “new” hikes and a foreword by Robert Bateman. Since first publication in 1994, this award-winning guidebook has sold 55,000 copies.
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An important part of our job is education. To educate people who come to visit our beautiful national park. And to educate our children, who have the privilege to live in this special place.