Norman Luxton

Norman Luxton
Norman Luxton holding a model of the Tilikum, 1923
Born
Norman Kenny Luxton

(1876-11-02)November 2, 1876
DiedOctober 26, 1962(1962-10-26) (aged 85)
Other namesMr. Banff
Known forTilikum
ParentWilliam Luxton

Norman Kenny Luxton (November 2, 1876 – October 26, 1962) was a pioneer in the Canadian Rockies known as "Mr. Banff".[1] With John Voss, he attempted to sail around the world in an old red cedar Indian dug-out canoe. On his return to Canada, he worked on improving the community of Banff, Alberta and the relationship between its residents and the aboriginal community.

  1. ^ Warrender, Susan (2003). Mr. Banff: the story of Norman Luxton. Alistair Bear Enterprises. p. 246. ISBN 9780973323801.