Town of Banff

Life in Banff

Evening Light on Mountain Peaks near Banff Photo: Lanny Mann Photography

Wonder what it's really like in Banff? Residents will tell you, it's spectacularly beautiful and profoundly life changing. It can be fun, it can be crazy busy, it can be quiet and serene. Life in Banff can be anything you want it to be.

What to expect:

• Accommodation is difficult to find and expensive
• Few landlords allow pets
• You will most likely be sharing your accommodation with several others
  
• There's not much seasonal work at the end of September and in October
• Your starting date at the ski hill is dependent on when the snow falls
• You don't need a car
• You Need to Reside
• You will see wildlife. Respect them. Learn what to do in an encounter.
  
• It can get cold in winter. It can get hot in summer.
  
• We care about the environment and our National Park.
  
• Banff is family friendly, and welcoming to all ages and backgrounds. 
  

Welcome.