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Rocky Mountain Cooperative Housing (RMCH)

This accommodation is located at 102 Birch Drive, which is next to the Bow River and close to the downtown core. Surrounded by spectacular mountain views, a short walk from Banff's Recreation Grounds (home to baseball diamonds, tennis courts, picnic sites, and our community greenhouse), and only a 20 minute walk to Banff Centre. Units are apartment style.

RMCH Facility Details

Amenities

  • Utilities Included
  • Cable
  • 24-hr security
  • Coin-operated laundry facilities
  • Parking and storage lockers available

Bedroom/unit furnished with

  • Single bed per person
  • Sofa and lounge chair
  • Kitchen table and chairs
  • Full kitchen 

Exclusions

  • Available to Banff Centre employees only
  • Telephone and Internet are NOT provided. It is up to the residents to contact Shaw or Telus for setup
  • No pets/ No smoking
  • Individuals under the age of eighteen (18) are not eligible for employee housing
  • Part-time employees are not eligible

Rates

  • $20/day or $600 per month

Security deposits are due upon check-in and can be paid by cash, debit, credit or cheque. Cheques are payable to Banff Centre. Salaried employees will be required to pay a prorated amount to cover rent until payroll deductions can begin.

*Rates are subject to change

Getting around

  • 20 minute walk to Banff Centre
  • 5 minute walk to downtown Banff
  • No public transit between the RMCH and Banff Centre
  • Many employees will commute either on foot or by bicycle

Moving In

Staff Housing

When it's time to move into your accommodations there are a few details you should be aware of.

  1. Eligibility for housing is subject to a clear Criminal Record Check (CRC). The CRC must be submitted to Employee Housing no later than your move-in day. If the CRC is only required for housing purposes then you will be responsible for the cost of the CRC. See FAQ for details on how to obtain one. 

    If you are a returning employee that has left less than six months ago your CRC is still valid and you do not require a new one.

  2. Housing is available two days before your first day of work. Once travel plans have been confirmed, contact Employee Housing to book a check-in appointment. Please keep in mind Housing office hours are: 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday - Friday with the last appointments of the day scheduled for 4:00p.m. On arrival you will receive a housing orientation, and a tour of the accommodation to familiarize you with your surroundings.
  3. Regardless of which type of accommodation you choose, employees will need to provide the following:
    • Bedding for a single bed (sheets, blankets, pillow)  
    • Personal toiletries (towels, soap, toilet paper, etc.)
    • Cookware/kitchenware, if you plan to cook your own meals
    • Cleaning products to maintain the space
  4. A valid work visa will be accepted for foreign applicants for one month from the original work visa issue date. After this time, foreign workers are required to obtain a CRC issued by a Canadian law enforcement authority.

Due to the limited space available accommodation cannot be guaranteed as part of your employment.

Contact Staff Housing

For questions about housing options and availability, please contact Staff Housing between the hours of 9:00 a.m and 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday:  

Email
staff_housing@banffcentre.ca 

Phone
403.762.6386