Town of Banff

55+ Programs

Long-time Banff residents are active volunteers

Banff Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) provides information, referral and support to enable seniors and people with disabilities to remain as independent as possible, while maintaining dignity and optimum quality of life.

Services are available to any resident 55 years plus, all residents with disabilities, and their caregivers and families. For information on any of the programs listed below, contact the Seniors Support Coordinator at 403.762.1253.

Snow Angel Program

Most of us live within steps of a senior or someone with a disability who find it challenging to walk in their own driveways and on the sidewalks.

The Town is inviting you to give a helping hand to your neighbours who are unable to shovel snow during the winter months.

Can you help a senior or someone in need by snow shovelling this winter?

Please contact the Senior Support coordinator at 403.762.1253 if you can volunteer with the Snow Removal Program.

Green Grass Angels

Check back for details about this exciting new program!

Community Classes: We offer a range of courses throughout the year.  Topics include painting, computer skills, music, languages, and fitness. See the Community Course Calendar for detailed information.

Seniors Housing: Information about housing for individuals 55+ is available from our Seniors Support Coordinator.

Banff Canmore Community Bus Program
The community bus provides service to all Seniors in Banff and Canmore.  There are two schedules, September through June and July though August.  The service is free but registration is required. For more information on the program, contact Town of Banff Community Services at 403.762.1251.

Income Tax Preparation Program
In conjunction with Revenue Canada’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Preparation Program, we offer income tax preparation to low income clients. 

Bow Valley Volunteer Driver Program
The FCSS departments of the Towns of Banff and Canmore and the Community Services Department of the M.D. of Bighorn are launching the Bow Valley Volunteer Driver Program.  

Bow Valley Caregivers Support Group

Do you have a friend or family member living with Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia? Are you involved in their care locally or from a distance?  Whether this person is living at home or in a facility, there are things you can do to enhance their quality of life.

The Bow Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer Society invites you to join them once a month to gain/share information, find support and benefit from interaction with others sharing like experiences.
Contact Sharon at 403.762.2990 or Sandra at 403.679.8046 to learn more about the group. 

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.

Specialized Transportation
If you’re 55+ or have a disability or temporary injury, you are eligible to ride the Specialized Transportation bus. The bus operates Monday, Wednesday and Saturday for transport to various programs including yoga, the Monday lunch program, the foot clinic, our walking program, the Seniors' tea, and shopping.

Information and Referral
Information about federal and provincial programs for individuals 55+ is available from our Seniors Support Coordinator.

Information on programs that are available at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital or Banff Community Health Centre.