Town of Banff

Accommodation

Welcome to the Housing Hub

The Housing Hub provides all your need to know information regarding housing in Banff and Bow Valley.  The Hub offers helpful information on hostels, affordable housing, current housing opportunities and important tips for people who are planning on moving to Banff and for those who are already living here.

Please take your time browsing through the rest of the Town of Banff website to find out what it’s like to live here.

Some thoughts to keep in mind about living in Banff:

• Banff is a fairly transient town, with seasonal staff turning over mainly in the fall and spring.
• As much as we love pets, it can be hard to find a place for you and Fido, so do some research before you both come out.
• If you are looking into staff accommodation with your significant other, ask if you're allowed to room together before signing a contract.  Some employers will not house people who do not also work for the company.
• Most importantly - Don’t give up. You will find a place that’s perfect and affordable for you.

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More: How to Find Accommodation

Longterm accommodation - Tips & Tricks

• Always check the local paper,  Crag and Canyon every Tuesday, and the Rocky Mountain Outlook
• Word of mouth;tell anyone you meet you are looking for a place, this seems to work well in a small town!
• Check out the community boards at the Library, Bison Courtyard, coffee shops, YWCA, laundry mats, and the Sally Borden Recreation Centre at the Banff Centre - You’d be surprised at how many people are looking for roommates!
• Contact a property management company to find out about their current rental housing opportunities.

Furnishing Your Place

Victory Thrift Store

Need to Reside

Since Banff is a community within a National Park, the need to reside clause applies to all residents.

Please visit the Parks Canada Administration building to pick up an eligible resident form.  Parks Canada staff will verify the completed form and contact you once the form is ready to be picked up.

For more information about the concept of eligible resident, please contact Park’s Canada directly at:

Banff National Park Administration Building
101 Mountain Avenue, Banff, Alberta
T: 403.762.1500