"No matter where I travel to, I always return home to the Canadian Rockies with the feeling that I live in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Some of my favorite memories are of times spent hiking in a rain soaked forest, cross country skiing by moonlight and enjoying other off beat adventures that aren't featured in the tourist brochures." - Jamie Carpenter, 9 year resident of Canmore"Banff makes a great home base in both the winter and the summer, and there are so many cool things to do here; Snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, etc. The people here make you feel at home in no time, and there are tonnes of job opportunities. The enormous mountains really put you in your place."-Robyn Craig, Fall 2006"The Bow Valley is one of those places where people intend to come to for a short period of time but once you're here you cannot image being or living anywhere else...so you just don't end up leaving. Where else can you find so many things to do in the outdoors but also in regard to arts and entertainment?" - Jenn Olsen - 6 year resident of Banff"Even though the population in Banff is very mobile and people arriving and leaving all the time, there is still a real sense of community here. My advice? Make sure you get involved- volunteer, join some recreational groups, book clubs, whatever! I guarantee it will make you time here that much better." - Angela Smith, 6 weeks and counting"I like how going to the grocery store is even an event because you always run in to people you know. It takes forever because everyone always has a story of their last adventure."- Jackie Coward, 3 year+ resident of Banff, Jasper and Canmore"Banff has the atmosphere and friendliness of a small mountain town, the accessibility to pristine Canada's premier national park outdoor-playground. On any given day it can also have energy, culture and excitement that can rival the big cities but we still have the views and the clean air!"- Daymon Miller - 7 year resident of Banff
"The best way to meet people and connect in Banff is to join a sports team, sign up for a community class or volunteer at a special event. You meet both long time Banff residents as well as newcomers to the community."- Mary Brewster - 27 year resident of Banff