Bowstrings Banff

02/19/2026

Don’t miss the Exposure Photography Festival at the Juniper Hotel until Feb 23 - admission is free!

02/02/2026

On this day, 169 years ago, Alberta’s first Premier, Alexander Cameron Rutherford, was born (Feb 2, 1857)

Shown here is an official portrait of Rutherford, with Rutherford Cottage in Banff in the background — a place he used as a retreat, where he spent time resting and enjoying the Bow Valley with his family.

Today, we remember his contributions to Alberta, education, and Canadian history.

12/24/2025

Season’s greetings from The Rutherford Cottage — wishing you warmth and joy into the New Year!

12/04/2025

Wildlife Conservation Day reminds us to protect animals and nature. In Banff National Park, you can see wildlife anywhere - even near Rutherford Cottage. Look down for the tracks in the snow this winter!

11/25/2025

Bowstrings Heritage Foundation is a charity seeking a retired lawyer, realtor,
accountant, planner, or similarly experienced professional, to promote
conservation easements in Banff National Park to protect heritage buildings.
If you’re keen to protect local history and willing to share your expertise,
we’d love to hear from you: [email protected]

🖼️ Rutherford Cottage
Watercolour by Banff artist Alex Emond of the recently restored cottage of Alberta’s first Premier, Alexander Cameron Rutherford.

11/11/2025

Each year, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we honour and remember more then 100,000 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for Canada.

Photo credit: Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Margaret and Henry Greenham fonds

09/25/2025

Every pass holds a memory—and we’d love to preserve it. 🌲✨
We’re collecting vintage park passes to celebrate the stories behind them.

If you have one to share, DM us to donate.
Charitable tax receipts available.

Thank you!

04/18/2025

Celebrating World Heritage Day - honoring the cultural treasures that connect us to the past and shape our future 🌎✨

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03/20/2025

Happy Spring Equinox from The Rutherford Cottage! 🌼

02/17/2025

02/14/2025

02/14/2025