Wild Bill's Legendary Saloon is centrally located on the main street of
Banff, Alberta, Canada. Banff is considered one of the most beautiful
destinations in the world.
Wild Bill's features live bands, a dance hall, line dance and two step
lessons, calf roping, big screen TV's and patios with majestic mountain
views.
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accommodate groups of all sizes. With private dining areas and room for
600 we are the perfect place for your party or convention, both big and
small!
Our normal fare is Western and Tex-Mex, but our chefs can prepare any menu of choice.
We're famous for hosting fun group events with a full buffet as well as
unique activities such as calf roping, line dancing, live bands and
more.
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| Bill Peyto
was born in the old-world village of Welling, Kent County, England, in
1869. The late Mr. Peyto emigrated to Canada in 1886 and after
traveling the country from coast to coast he finally settled in Banff.
At first he was employed by the Dominion Government under the first
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Park, the late George Stewart, but when the late Tom Wilson launched
his packing and outfitting business "Bill" became his first and
best-known guide. He remained associated with Mr. Wilson from 1894
until 1900, when Mr. Wilson retired from the business. During this
period "Bill" proved himself one of the outstanding trail men of the
country, having many fine performances to his credit. "Bill" led the
first party to climb Mt. Assiniboine, taking out Mr. Barrett of Chicago
in 1894. This attempt proved unsuccessful and Mr. Barrett's opinion,
that of an experienced Alpinist, was that Assiniboine was a very
dangerous mountain on account of its friable structure. Nevertheless, a
few years later "Bill" guided the late Sir James Outram, also a noted
climber, into the Assiniboine area and this time the effort was crowned
with success.
In 1902 (January 9th) he married Miss Emily Wood of Eburn, British
Columbia, by whom he had one son, Robert W.F. Peyto. His wife
predeceased him many years ago and his son has resided with his mothers
relatives at the Coast. He now is a member of the coastal patrol of the
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In
1915, "Bill" again entered the service of his country by enlisting in
the 12th Mounted and was posted to the Machine Gun Barade. He was
wounded at Hooge but recovered and returned to Canada in 1917. In 1918
he was appointed to the Game Warden service, of which he proved a most
valuable and efficient member. After his superannuation in 1934 "Bill"
retired into private life, busying himself with the reminiscences and
his collections. During the years following the decease of his wife,
Mr. Peyto was employed in various capacities, both by the Dominion
Government and by private parties.
"Bill"
Peyto was one of the oldest and most colorful links with the early days
of Banff Park, and indeed of Western Canada. One of the leading lights
of the brotherhood of guides and packers who flourished in the last
days of the past century and the early days of the present, "Bill's"
knowledge of the Rocky Mountains area was equaled by few, and surpassed
by none. Indefatigable when on the trail he gave everything to ensure
the success of his party.His knowledge of the wild animals of the
district, their habitats and peculiarities, was tremendous and
fortunate indeed was the hunter who secured his services as a guide.
Utterly fearless and at all times willing to assume any risk to
safeguard those in his charge "Bill" was also a self taught geologist
of no mean attainments and his collections of fossils and mineral
specimens are among the best in the country.
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