Every Canadian citizen has the right to vote. It is how Canadians choose which leaders represent them. Voting is a responsibility that all Canadians should exercise. Your community is shaped by the outcome of an Election. Voting connects citizens with the political process and with each other. When you take part in an election and express your view, you make democracy work. 

In the next election, Banff residents will vote to elect their Mayor, Councillors and School Board Trustees. Voting for your Mayor and Councillors gives you a say in the direction the Town of Banff will take. This includes changes and additions to services that impact residents’ daily, such as transit, parks, recreation programs, animal and bylaw services, waste collection, clean drinking water and police and fire services. 

On October 20, 2025, residents will vote to elect Banff Town Council. Eligible voters will cast a vote for:

• 1 Mayor

• 6 Councillors

All positions are elected at large, representing the entire town.

To vote in the upcoming Banff Municipal Election, you must meet the eligibility requirements, provide proof of identity and address, and be registered to vote. Further details on eligibility requirements and what you need to vote are provided on this page.

ADVANCED POLLS
Saturday, October 11
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Banff Town Hall, 110 Bear St

Wednesday, October 15
3 –7 p.m.
Banff Town Hall, 110 Bear St

Thursday, October 16
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Banff Town Hall, 110 Bear St

ELECTION DAY

Monday, October 20
10 a.m – 8 p.m.
Banff Town Hall, 110 Bear St

On Election Day, the voting station will open at 10 a.m. and will remain open until 8 p.m. When the voting station is declared closed at 8 p.m., any elector in the voting station who wishes to vote shall be permitted to do so, but no other person shall be allowed to enter the voting station.

You are eligible to vote in the Town of Banff municipal election if you:

• are at least 18 years old; 

• are a Canadian citizen; and

• live in Alberta and your place of residence is in the Town of Banff on Election Day (October 20, 2025). 

Voter register

All voters must be on the permanent electors registry. To check to see if you are already registered to vote, visit Voterlink.  If you are not on the register, you can sign up on your voting day.

Voter identification requirements

Voter identification is required by all voters. Identification must prove a voter’s identity and address. 

1. Registered voters are required to show valid government issued identification containing, at minimum, the voter’s photograph and name. This identification must be issued by a Canadian government, whether federal, provincial or local, or an agency of that government. For example, a driver’s license, an Alberta ID card, or a Canadian Passport.  

2. Non-Registered voters are required to complete Form 13 Electors Register at the voting station and provide: 

One piece of identification issued by a Canadian government, whether federal, provincial or local, or an agency of that government, that contains a photograph of the person, the person’s name and the address of the person’s residence. 

OR

One piece of identification authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer that contains the person’s name and current address. A full list of identification authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer is available in the link above.

OR

One piece of identification authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer that contains the person’s name and an eligible voter to vouch, who meets requirements below and completes Form 14 Statement of Voucher.

Government of Alberta issued driver's licence with a post office box for an address in Banff will be acceptable as a photo ID with address.

If you do not have photo ID and/or changed your address

If you are a non-registered voter unable to produce government issued photo identification or your address has recently changed, you'll be required to provide two pieces of Valid ID. One piece of Valid ID with your name, along with a second piece of Valid ID that confirms your name and lists your current address. 

If you do not have identification with your current address

Those unable to produce identification with their current address may have a registered voter vouch for them. A Government of Alberta's driver's licence that contains a post office box number in Banff will b acceptable as voter identification.

To make your voting experience faster, you are encouraged to ensure your identification is correct and up-to-date.

Forms of acceptable ID

The following documents are acceptable forms of identification (ID) at a voting station if they include your name and current address. For the official list of valid identification, please visit the Elections Alberta ID Requirements website

Voting Time for Employees

According to section 58(1) of the Local Authorities Election Act, any employee who is eligible to vote has the right to three consecutive hours for voting while their voting station is open.

If the hours of an employee's employment do not allow for three consecutive hours, the employer shall allow the employee any additional time for voting in order to provide for the three consecutive hours. The additional time for voting is granted at the convenience of the employer.

No deduction in pay or any penalty will be imposed on an employee in order to provide the three consecutive hours to vote.

Example:
If your normal workday begins at 2 p.m. you would not be eligible for paid time off since you had four hours prior to the start of your workday to vote; similarly, if your normal workday ends at 5 p.m., with voting stations closing at 8 p.m., you would have three uninterrupted hours in which to vote so you would not be eligible for paid time off.