Bow Valley
Housing Research
Shape What Comes Next.
Every household in the Bow Valley has a different story. Families, singles, newcomers, long-timers, seasonal workers, permanent residents. This research is designed to capture those differences, because inclusive housing solutions start with understanding who actually lives here.
This survey is for you.
Renters and homeowners
Seasonal workers and year-round residents
Staff accommodation residents
Newcomers and recent arrivals
2SLGBTQIA+ community members
People who commute in or out of the valley
Anyone who has struggled to find or keep housing here
You don't have to be a member of any organization. You don't have to identify in any particular way.
You just have to live, work, or have lived in the Bow Valley.
Housing here is different.
The research should reflect that.
Housing in the Bow Valley doesn't work like anywhere else in Canada. Staff housing, seasonal availability, high cost relative to wages, limited rental stock, these are Bow Valley problems, and they need Bow Valley answers.
The more people who participate, the stronger the case for real change.
What happens to your answers?
Your responses are anonymous. No names. No contact information. Nothing that identifies you personally.
Your data stays in the community. Results are used to produce a publicly available housing toolkit and recommendations for Bow Valley decision-makers.
This project is community-driven. The Bow Valley Pride Network is a local organization. We're not a government agency, a developer, or a research firm. We're your neighbours.
Ready to be counted?
Take the survey below!
Deadline: Open until May 15, 2026
Want to go deeper?
Join a focus group.
We're hosting a series of small-group conversations across the Bow Valley for residents who want to share more than a survey allows. These are informal, facilitated discussions, not interviews, not panels, not public hearings.
Just a small group of people talking honestly about housing in this region.
Your participation helps ensure that the final housing toolkit reflects real experiences, not just statistics.
Find a focus group near you.
Sessions are being held in Canmore and Banff June 15 and 16. Spots are limited.
