LIVING IN A MOUNTAIN PARADISE CALLED BANFF

All my life, I lived in the city. A place bustling with busy people rushing to go to work early in the mornings. Rush hour traffic, congestion, pollution --- they are all part my daily grind. 

SYDNEY 2020

FUKUOKA 2019

When I got the opportunity to travel abroad – particularly in Japan and Australia, I discovered things that I particularly like to immerse myself more: the beauty of nature.

PHOTO CREDIT: www.banffnationalpark.com

Just take a look at this picture above. Wouldn’t it be perfect if I can wake up every single day and see this view in my window?  Expansive open sky and limitless greenery. I am sure it will always feel like I am on vacation every day.

There’s a charm to mountain living that you just don’t find in the city or the suburbs. There’s something truly wonderful about waking up in the crisp mountain air and probably see animals roaming around. Especially now, in this unprecedented time of the pandemic, being close to nature is a big blessing. 

 

 
LET’S TALK ABOUT BANFF!

 

If not for the pandemic, me and my husband were scheduled to visit Canada. We were invited by a relative to stay with them and explore the country. One of the scheduled adventure is a visit to Banff National Park, because part of our bucket list is to witness the Aurora Borealis, which makes it appearance during the winter months of October to May.

 

Banff is a resort town in the province of Alberta, located within Banff National Park. 

It is a wonderful place to visit if you like to Ski in the winter or enjoy hiking, biking and other outdoor activities. The 6,500 square km. of parkland are home to wildlife including elk and grizzly bears. Banff National Park, Canada’s oldest and first national park, is popular to tourists for its majestic lakes and  mountains. As a tourist haven, Banff is visited by an average of four million tourists each year. 

 

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW IF YOU WANT TO LIVE PERMANENTLY IN BANFF

 

PHOTO CREDIT: travelwithasmile.com

 

No doubt, Banff is one of Canada’s top tourist destinations. But how does it fare when it comes to a permanent place of residency. 

 

>  If you decide to live permanently in Banff, you should know that work available is primarily in the tourism and hospitality business. 

 

>  You will definitely see wildlife. And to be able to live with them harmoniously. Be respectful and learn what to do in an encounter.

 

>  Know the weather. Winter can start as early as October and lasts until mid April. December, January and February are the coldest. Temperatures can dip to -34 ºC or more.

 

>  You don’t need to have a car when you live in Banff. The Banff townsite is just 3.94 sq. km and you can easily get around using a bicycle. Or just use Banff’s public transit system.

 

>  Are you eligible to buy real estate or a home in Banff National Park? Check the requirements.

 

>  If you are seriously considering living in this resort town, you can find nice Banff Homes for sale that will fit your budget and lifestyle needs.

 

 

WHY IT IS WORTHY TO CONSIDER LIVING IN BANFF

Levy and Sonny, good friends from the Philippines who are now Canadian citizens

 

ACCESS TO UNLIMITED OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: 

For a small town, there are a monster number of things to do in Banff, Canada. Some of the best views in the country can be found in Banff National Park, and the outdoor activities are endless depending on the level of activity that you like! You can bike, hike, camp, ride the canoe, ski, explore caves and many more.

 

MEET INTERESTING PEOPLE, EVERYDAY!

As a tourist haven, Banff is visited by different nationalities year-round. As a Banff resident, you get to hang out and socialize with Australians, Americans, Japanese, Chinese, Europeans maybe in a coffee shop or restaurant. 

 

IDEAL PLACE TO START A FAMILY

The vibrant community, outdoor adventures, warm neighborhood of Banff is an ideal place to raise a family. Community support for families is impressive.