Conrad Kain recognized in Banff's Cascade Plaza
As you enter the Cascade Plaza in downtown Banff you can't help but notice the bronze statue of Conrad Kain. The display is part of Canadian Ski Museum West which is a tribute to Banff National Park's historical contribution to Canada's skiing heritage.
An accompanying plaque states, "Conrad Kain was one of many European mountain guides that were instrumental in the early development of winter sports in the Canadian Rockies....Discover the introduction of "Nordic Style" of skiing in the early 1900's in the Canadian Rockies, the founding of the Banff Ski Club and the establishment of the backcountry lodges."
So the next time you visit Banff, take a few minutes to visit the Canadian Ski Museum West in the Cascade Plaza.
The new historical novel Raising Kain, the adventurous life of Conrad Kain, Canada's greatest mountaineer is available at the Cafe Books in Canmore and bookstores in Banff.
Conrad Kain recognized in Banff's Cascade Plaza