Sid Unwin - First World War
Sid Unwin (V25-PA1), Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies The story of Sid Unwin and his experiences during the First World War is just one of the many stories in the new Gateway to the Rockies exhibition being developed by the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. We want your input and feedback on this permanent (ten year life) exhibition that we are planning to open at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in the spring of 2012. Tell us what you think of this and the other concepts and stories featured here. Let us know how you think we could make this exhibition more interesting. Please keep in mind that this is a draft of the storyline, not the finished product. As the stories develop, information will be updated. Sid Unwin (1882-1917) was one of the Canadian Rockies legendary guides and outfitters in the years preceding World War I. He came to Banff from London, England in 1901 and soon became known for his resourcefulness, horsemanship, marksmanship and camp skill...