Town of Banff

Project Benefits

The opportunity to consolidate all major indoor recreational amenities under one roof has significant advantages including:

• Economies of scale in capital costs due to reduced infrastructure servicing costs, shared support spaces and systems (e.g. public foyer, mechanical areas, control and administration spaces, concession areas).
• Economies of scale in operating costs due to the consolidation of reception and control functions, maintenance personnel and equipment and utility costs.
• The “focal” point effect where a critical mass of facilities draws users because of the activity on the site.
• The “spin-off of use” effect where users of one space are motivated to use another space due to ease of access and scheduling.
• The creation of a central community hub or gathering place for large-scale events building community pride and a sense of ownership and connectedness.

The provision of safe accessible recreation facilities will provide residents and visitors with continued and enhanced access to active living opportunities. Some of the recognized benefits of Active Living include:

• Longer life
• Improved overall health and well-being, critical to personal quality of life
• Reduced stress
• Reduced health care costs through lower incidence and severity of illness and/or disability
• Greater independence for older adults in activities of daily living
• Enhanced community spirit and vitality

The promotion of physical activity is increasingly viewed as an action that is both fiscally and socially responsible. Sport and recreation programs help to build leaders, nurture talent, and generate community vitality.

To be a creative, contemporary and competitive resort, we want to attract and retain talented people, who in turn will help to bolster our economic prosperity. Quality of life issues factor strongly into this equation. People will be attracted to Banff not only if we are able to supply a vibrant labour market, but as importantly if we are able to offer quality recreational and leisure opportunities, libraries, parks, diversity and cultural attractions. Banff boasts a long history of recreation and leisure service provision.