Housing in the Bow Valley,
Let's Talk About It.
A facilitated community conversation. Banff. Tuesday June 16, 9:30–11:30am.
The survey captures the numbers. This conversation captures everything else.
We're hosting a series of small-group discussions across the Bow Valley to go deeper on what housing really looks like here, the pressures, the gaps, and what needs to change. These sessions are informal, confidential, and facilitated by the Rural Development Network.
No preparation needed. No expertise required. Just your honest experience of housing in this region.
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Location: Catharine Robb Whyte Building, Pioneer Room 101 Bear St, Banff, AB
Duration: 2 hours
Format: Small group facilitated discussion
Confidential: What's shared in the room stays in the room
Cost: Free
What to Expect
You'll be joining a small group of Bow Valley residents for a guided conversation about local housing, costs, conditions, availability, and what a better system could look like. Sessions are structured but informal. Every voice in the room carries equal weight.
The Rural Development Network facilitation team will guide the discussion. Your responses contribute directly to a housing toolkit being developed for developers, landlords, employers, and housing operators across the region.
Who Should Come
This session is open to anyone who lives, works, or has lived in the Bow Valley. We're especially hoping to hear from:
Renters and people in staff or employer-tied housing
Workers balancing long commutes due to housing costs
Newcomers and recent arrivals to the region
2SLGBTQIA+ community members
Anyone who has struggled to find or keep housing here
You do not need to be a member of any organization or identify in any particular way to participate.
About This Project
This focus group is part of the Bow Valley Pride Network's Housing Research Project, a community-driven initiative exploring inclusive housing needs, barriers, and solutions across the region. Findings will be published in a practical housing toolkit available to decision-makers and the broader community.
Project partners include the Bow Valley Pride Network, Bow Valley Immigration Partnership, Rural Development Network, and the Alberta Real Estate Foundation.
Spots are limited. Reserve yours now.
This is a small-group session. Space is intentionally kept limited to allow for real conversation.
Already completed the housing survey? Great! this is the next step.
Haven't taken it yet? Take the survey here, it only takes about 10 minutes.