Banff Forum: Solo Traveler - Banff

Welcome Lanallama

Many employers do offer staff accommodation so if you are job hunting when you arrive that is something to consider as finding a place to live can be much more difficult than finding work.

When you first arrive staying at either of the three hostels in town - HI Alpine Centre, Samesun Backpackers or the Banff Y Mountain Lodge - will be the best places to start off. They often have packages for job hunters that include a week or two of accommodation and internet access. They also have common rooms, kitchens and a pub or restaurant which are great areas to meet people if you are new to town. Plus many people will be in a similar situation as you - newly arrived and looking forward to getting out on the slopes.

I also know that many Sushine Village ski hill staff members actually live at the HI Alpine Centre as part of the hostel is used for their staff accommodation.

Banff Life is an organzation you should take note of as well. They have a weekly pasta night where you can get a bowl of pasta for $1 plus meet loads of other young people living and working in Banff. They also offer avalanche awareness training, back country excursions and day trips to Calgary at very affordable prices. Their website is:

www.banff.ca/work_in_banff/banff_life.htm

BanffLakeLouise

This TA page should be helpful:

tripadvisor.ca/Travel-g154911-c83179/Banff:A…

thanks Roremc! both your posts have been really helpful!

hahaha no I dont Barrack for Collingwood =-P

I actually really want to have shared accomodation (for a start)

as I think it will add to my experience over there! - Im sure I will be able to handle the space issues for a season.

ok...now only 8 MONTHS to wait till I am finally there!

hope you guys put on a good snow season for me =-D

thanks

lanallama