Jack Sinclair Cabin - Banff, Alberta - Western Canadian Heritage on Waymarking.com

Australian Jack Sinclair settled in the Banff area around 1895. He was a partner with “Wild” Bill Peyto in establishing mining claims in the Banff area, as well as operating a guiding and outfitting business. In 1915, he built this red log cabin. Sinclair later moved to South Africa.

In 1935, the cabin was moved to its current location.

Wikipedia: Whyte Museum - Sinclair Cabin (visit link)

Hempstead, Andrew. Exploring the History of Banff: A Guide to Museums, Historic Sites, and Heritage Properties. “Sinclair Cabin”, p. 41. Summerthought: Banff, 2012. (visit link)

Official Heritage Registry: [Web Link] Address: 111 Bear Street Banff, Alberta Heritage Registry Page Number: Not listed

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