Bill Peyto
Canadian pioneer and mountain guide
About Bill Peyto
Lived 1869 – 1943 (aged 74). Bill Peyto was a Canadian hunter, tour guide and mountain guide.
Death and legacy Peyto married Emily Wood in 1902; she died in 1906. He later married Ethel Wells, a native of Lewes, Sussex, England, in 1921.
Bill Peyto died from cancer on 23 March 1943 in Calgary, Alberta and was buried at the Banff Town Cemetery. At the time of his death, he was survived by one son, Robert. Two brothers, Walter and Sam Peyto, also lived in Banff.
A large photograph of Peyto prominently marks the entrance to the town of Banff, Alberta. Peyto Glacier on the Continental Divide and Peyto Lake are named in his honour.
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Who was Bill Peyto?
Canadian pioneer and mountain guide
When was Bill Peyto born?
Bill Peyto was born on 14 February 1869 in Welling.
When did Bill Peyto die?
Bill Peyto died on 23 March 1943 in Banff.
What was Bill Peyto's occupation?
Bill Peyto was a hunter, tour guide and mountain guide.
What nationality was Bill Peyto?
Bill Peyto was Canadian.
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