Play brings mountain explorer to life

March 22, 2001
Source: Banff Centre for Mountain Culture
Original story - link verified on March 22, 2001

On April 4, share an hour with one of the most remarkable characters in Canadian history when the Banff Centre for Mountain Culture presents The David Thompson Story. This one-man play, written and presented by actor Jeff Shea, tells the fascinating story of explorer David Thompson. From 1786 to 1814, Thompson travelled over 50,000 miles, charting Western Canada with an accuracy that astounds geographers to this day. The performance takes place at 7:30 pm in the Max Bell Auditorium at The Banff Centre