Community Housing
Bow Valley Regional Housing provides subsidized housing for families with low income.
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for community housing, the applicant must have lived in the Bow Valley for at least the past six months, and must also have at least partial custody of a minor child or a full-time student. As well, the applicant must be unable to acquire or maintain adequate or suitable accommodation.

Residency Requirements: Applicants must fall into one of the following groups.
• Canadian citizen
• Permanent Resident of Canada
• Refugees sponsored by the Government of Canada

Income Requirements: To be eligible for community housing, the applicant must have a gross household income below the Provincially regulated “core need income threshold”.

Asset Requirements: To be eligible for community housing, the applicant must have assets of less than $4,000.
How to apply:
• Contact Sharon Bohnsack at 403.678.5922 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
920-13 Street, Canmore, Alberta, T1L 1C1

Housing for Seniors

Bow Valley Regional Housing operates housing for seniors 65+. For more information regarding housing, eligibility requirements and details on how to apply, please click on the following link:
*Seniors Housing
Bow Valley Regional Housing operates housing for seniors 65+ (55+ for individuals with a physical disability who may be considered, but senior citizens will always receive priority).
Seniors Self Contained:
• Bow River Homes, 920-13 Street, Canmore, AB
• Mount Edith House, 90 Moose Street, Banff, AB
Alberta Provincial Government subsidizes rents. Tenants pay 30% of their gross income.

Seniors Lodges:
• Bow River Lodge, 920-13 Street, Canmore, AB
• Cascade House, 227 Beaver Street, Banff, AB
Lodges offer meals, housekeeping, laundry service and 24 hour staffing.

Eligibility Criteria:
Residency Requirements: Applicants must fall into one of the following groups.
• Canadian citizen
• Permanent Resident of Canada
• Refugees sponsored by the Government of Canada
Income Requirements: To be eligible for community housing, the applicant must have a gross household income below certain income limits.

Asset Requirements: To be eligible for community housing, the applicant must have assets of less than $4,000.

How to apply:
• Contact Housing Manager, Greg Hutchings at 403.678.5922 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
920-13 Street, Canmore, Alberta, T1L 1C1,

Direct Rent Supplement
Bow Valley Regional Housing provides households with up to $600 per month to offset the difference a household’s rent and an amount equal to 30% of their gross income.

Eligibility Requirements:

Residency Requirements: Applicants must fall into one of the following groups.
• Canadian citizen
• Permanent Resident of Canada
• Refugees sponsored by the Government of Canada

Income Requirements: To be eligible for community housing, the applicant must have a gross household income below certain income limits.

Asset Requirements: To be eligible for community housing, the applicant must have assets of less than $4,000.

There are several other requirements relevant to health, accommodation, special circumstances, etc. Applicants must have a current residential lease when applying.

How to apply:

• Contact Sharon Bohnsack at 403.678.5922 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
920-13 Street, Canmore, Alberta, T1L 1C1,
Information for Landlords and Tenants
Residential Tenancies Act
This act provides information including a minimum standard of conduct for both landlords and tenants.
www.qp.alberta.ca/574.cfm?page=R17P1.cfm&leg_type=Acts&isbncln=9780779737925 (PDF file)

Minimum Housing and Health Standards
This document provides information to protect and promote the health and well being of occupants of rental housing.

www.health.alberta.ca/documents/Standards-Housing-Minimum.pdf (PDF file)

If you have any questions, comments or concerns relating to the health standards for your rental accommodations in Canmore, please contact:
Lindsay Sullivan, Public Health Inspector or Diane Luka, Public Health Inspector
Environmental Health - Alberta Health Services
104 800 Street, Railway, Canmore AB, T1W 1P1
Phone: 403.678.5656 Fax: 403.678.5068
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Shelters
YWCA of Banff offers 24 hour access to a safe emergency shelter to Bow Valley women and men fleeing domestic violence.
For more information contact the YWCA of Banff at:

102 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB
PO Box 520, T1L 1A6
24 Hour Phone: (403) 762-3560
Community Resource Centre Phone: (403) 760-3200
Fax: (403) 760-3202
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.ywcabanff.ab.ca

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Camping

If you are planning to camp in the Town of Canmore, here is some important information to be aware of:
• It is illegal to camp on Town of Canmore land, outside of designated camp grounds.
• The results of illegal camping could include the confiscation of camping gear, a $50 fine or a warning.

For more information about the Town of Canmore camping bylaw, click here and view 1997-27 Parks Bylaw:

www.canmore.ca/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=132 (PDF file)

To make a reservation at any of Canmore and area campgrounds, visit http://www.tourismcanmore.com
If you are planning to camp in Banff National Park, here is some important information to be aware of:

• When you’re camping in a National Park you have to camp in a designated camp ground and you have to purchase a camping permit or wilderness pass (for individuals camping in back country).
• There are a limited number of days allowed for each camping permit/wilderness pass.
• Must have a fire permit to have a camp fire.
For more information about campgrounds and camping regulations, please check out the Parks Canada Website or contact the Information Centre directly:
www.pc.gc.ca

Eligible Residency
Residential leases in Banff restrict occupancy to eligible residents as defined in National Park regulations. The eligible residency provisions ensure that community residential lands are available exclusively for community use, rather than recreational or second home purposes.
By federal regulation, a person is generally considered an eligible resident if he or she:
• is employed or operates a business in the park, or
• is a full-time student in the park, or
• has retired after not less than five years of employment in the park, or
• is the spouse or dependent of someone who meets the above criteria.
Please visit the Parks Canada Administration building to pick up an eligible resident application. Upon completion of all requirements, you will receive your eligible residency.

For more information about the concept of eligible resident, please click the following link, or contact Park’s Canada directly at:
Banff Park Administration Building
101 Mountain Avenue, Banff, Alberta
T: 403.762.1500

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Commuters

If you are living in Canmore and working in Banff, or vice versa, here is some helpful information for those of you without a vehicle of your own.

Brewster Airporter Services Brewster Airporter Services offers transportation throughout the Bow Valley. Bow Valley Locals receive 25% discount with presentation of photo ID or pay stub, to receive discount. For more information on rates and schedules, please click on the link below. www.explorerockies.com/airport-shuttles/?utm_source=BanffTown&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=BanffNewResidents2010 Price between Banff & Canmore is $15.00 one way, plus GST Toll Free Number: 1.800.760.6934 Telephone Number: 403.760.6934 100 Gopher Street OR 202 Banff Ave Banff, Alberta

Banff Airporter Banff Airporter offers 10 scheduled departures between Banff and Canmore and also offers additional shuttles for special events such as concerts. Locals save 15% by calling 403. 762.3330. Additional discounts are also available to frequent travelers. Banff Airporter offers door-to-door transportation in Banff. Canmore service is to and from the Radisson Hotel. Phone: 403.762.3330 Online: www.banffconnector.com or www.banffairporter.com Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Greyhound Greyhound offers a Commuter Pass, which includes 10 tickets that can be used at anytime, in either direction between Banff and Canmore. Tickets are valid for six months and can be purchased for $82.00. Savings of 20%. Greyhound offers a locals discount of 10%. For more information about Greyhound Bus fares & schedules, please check out the following link: 403.762.1092 327 Railway Avenue Banff, AB www.greyhound.ca

Community Bus A free community bus is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays for low income residents travelling to and from Canmore to Banff. For more information about the Community Bus, please contact Mavis Sautner at Canmore FCSS 403.678.7129