September 8th, 2008
Good places are hard to find, but they do exist. The question is: How do you find them?
When it comes to finding suitable living arrangements in the Bow Valley, the landlords have the upper hand. When vacancy is low, demand (and thus prices) are high. It’s a simple case of supply and demand.
How do I find a place to live?
- Local Newspaper: There are 3 local newspapers distributed in the Bow Valley (Rocky Mountain Outlook, Banff Crag & Canyon, Canmore Leader). We suggest you make sure to pick one up as soon as it hits newstands and start calling. Even waiting until the end of the day will result in disappointment.
- Consider putting your own ad in the paper so people can find you.
- Try kijiji.ca in the ‘Housing’ section.
- Check the bulletin board at the library, grocery stores, and coffee shops (and consider putting up your own poster).
- Of course, search the Rockies Rentals Listings (but we presume you were smart enough to figure that one out already, so we left it until last). If you create your own listings at Rockies Rentals, there is a nice ‘Print Page’ feature that will make it really easy to create posters to display all over town.
Did using these tips help you find the perfect apartment?
Let us know! We’d love to hear from you!
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September 1st, 2008
We remember what it was like when we decided to relocate to the Canadian Rockies. There wasn’t a lot of accurate information readily available prior to our big move. The only information we could get prior to our arrival was an info package mailed by Parks Canada which contained maps and wildlife information. Over the years, we have amassed a lot of information that we wish would have been available when we decided to make the big move.
In 2001, we had an idea! What if there was a website where you could research available rental properties, get job information, and get an inside look at what to expect before you made your big move to Banff, Canmore or Lake Louise? It’s been a long time coming, and that website finally exists. As long as there are newcomers and new challenges, we will continue to provide information and resources.
Whether you have lived in the Bow Valley for a short while or a long while; whether you are planning a visit for the first time or the hundredth time; whether you are coming for a season or a lifetime; we want you to be excited about your new mountain home.
We hope you will love the Bow Valley as much as we do.
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