Mountains are a great place to play, however on average 1 person each summer, between the ages of 18 and 24
are seriously injured on the mountains. Because difficult "scrambles" (a hike up a high mouintain) are so close to town
they are often mis-judged.
Many hikes are open for great enjoyment. At the information center, you can get great maps that outline hikes
The Backcountry guide gives you great ideas to have a 3 day trip near many mountain ranges!
Please be bear aware!
Summer is a zoo in banff, beat the buses, and head to the backcountry.
HERE ARE SOME RANDOM BASICS ABOUT BANFF
WEATHER
The weather is always inconsistant in Banff National Park
SUMMER Dry and Warm 10-25 degrees celcius
WINTER is Cold -5 to -30 degrees celcius
CULTURE
Banff is very diverse most short term residence are between 18-27 years of age
People come from around the world to live in Banff, most are from
Australia, England, Quebec, The Maritimes, and Ontario
The general Culture in Banff is outdoor adventure, sports and party-ing!
What ever you do it can be found in Banff
PLANNING
A List of "good to know" stuff
BaNkS
Bank of Montreal
CIBC
Alberta Treasury Branch
HeAlTh CaRe
Canadian Citizens pay $34 per month!
BuSiNeSs
80% Hospitality
15% Retail
5% Public Resources
LET'S TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS!
RENTING A ROOF AND FLOOR -
* 2 basic choices
Banff YWCA, International Hostel. If you just landed and need a place now.
*Searching for an apartment
The Banff Crag and Canyon (newspaper) comes out every wednesday, after 12pm all the apartments are rented!
Check out "HIGH COST OF LIVING" for prices.
*Bulletin Boards.
Located at local stores and laundry mats, the "Roomate needed" approach is most popular amongst advertisments.
Look at Johnny O's and The Lux Cinema mall.
*Word of mouth!
Banff works for you if you know someone, who knows someone, who is a cousin, of somebody's brother-in-law etc...
You get it, right? It can be tough. Good Luck!
*Gotta Car?
Go to Canmore, it's cheaper and only 20 mins away!
GREAT GOODIES THAT ARE UNIQUES TO BANFF
Postal Service- It's the Old fasion pick it up at the window, Yup! General Delivery.
Garbage- Haul it yourself. Bear proof bins are located just down the street from you house. 50 bucks if you don't.
Taxi's- There's only one "taxi taxi" 762-3111. $7 will get you just about anywhere!
Transit- The Happy Bus, From one end to the other, every half hour, for a dollar.
GET HIGH CLIMB A MOUNTAIN
for a map of banff search for one at MAPQUEST
