Town of Banff

Low Income Residents

These programs are offered by the Town of Banff or in partnership with the Town of Banff.  For more information or to register for any of these programs, contact the Town of Banff, Community Services at 403.762.1251. 

Banff's Local Guide to Affordability

This guide is full of information that can help your money go further. Town of Banff Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) has produced this guide to raise awareness of the many resources and opportunities for making your money go further available right here in the Bow Valley. 

Santa's Anonymous

Santa's Anonymous strives to relieve some of that stress by offering those in need a Christmas hamper filled with food and goodies for the holidays.

Everybody Gets to Play

Leisure Pass Program provides recreational opportunities to low-income families (1 or 2 adults with children under the age of 18), free of charge.

AISH Fitness Passes Available

This program provides 10 Sally Borden Day passes free of charge to all recipients of the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH).

Taxi Passes

Individuals 55+ and persons with disabilities or temporary injuries are eligible for a taxi pass to provide transportation to medical appointments and medically related facilities.  This program is available to low income individuals only.

Low Income Roam Transit Pass

You really don't need a car to get around in Banff. Our Roam public transit bus system offers one of the best and most convenient deals in town.  A 180 day pass is available free to eligible residents.

Banff Canmore Community Bus

A bus is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays to provide low income (below $24,600) individuals and families with free transportation between Banff and Canmore.

Campership Subsidy Fund

Community Services believes that every Banff child deserves the opportunity to participate in our recreation programs. For this reason, we have funds available for those requiring financial assistance. 

Community Soup and Bread Program

Join us on Thursdays from noon – 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Hall for a meal of soup and bread.  Donations welcome.

BanffLIFE Wednesday Pasta Night

BanffLIFE offers an extensive range of accessible, unique and healthy lifestyle programs for young adults, ages 18 - 30, in the Bow Valley.   Come to the Living Room at the Banff Rotary Community Hub (302 Buffalo Street) to enjoy a free pasta meal and make some new friends.

Community Class Course Funding Assistance

Bow Corridor Continuing Education Council and Hostelling International Canada are committed to the philosophy of lifelong learning and discovery.  To encourage this philosophy, adult residents of the Bow Valley in financial need may apply for financial assistance on selected courses offered through the Town of Banff Community Class brochure.