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  • Bow Valley Inclusive Housing Survey

    Thank you for taking the time to share your housing experience.

  • Who is running this survey? This survey is a collaboration between the Bow Valley Pride Network (BVPN), the Bow Valley Immigration Partnership (BVIP) and the Rural Development Network (RDN). Our goal is to understand the housing realities of people living in the Bow Valley, especially those from communities that are often left out of housing conversations.

    What will the data be used for? Your responses will directly inform a “What We Heard” report and an Inclusive Housing Toolkit designed to help housing providers, employers, and policymakers create safer, more inclusive housing in the Bow Valley. The findings may also support policy recommendations to local municipalities.

    Is this anonymous? Yes. This survey is completely anonymous. We do not collect your name, email address, or IP address. Your responses cannot be traced back to you. If you are in employer-provided housing, your employer will never see your individual answers.

    How long will this take? About 10–12 minutes for most people, depending on your housing situation. Some people will see fewer questions based on their answers.

    Do I have to answer every question? No. Every question is optional. You can skip any question you are not comfortable answering. You can also stop the survey at any time.

    A note about sensitive topics: Some questions ask about safety, discrimination, and difficult housing experiences. These questions help us understand what needs to change. You are in control of what you share. If any question feels uncomfortable, skip it, no explanation needed.

    Want a chance to win a prize? After completing the survey, you will have the option to enter a draw to win one of the following prizes:

    $100 gift card to Snowtips-Bactrax
    $100 gift card to Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts (CRMR)
    One of three $25 gift cards to The Iron Goat Pub & Grill

    To enter the draw, you will be taken to a separate form where you can provide your contact details. This form is completely separate from the survey, so your survey answers remain anonymous and cannot be linked to your contest entry.

  • By clicking “Next” you confirm that you are 18 years or older and that you consent to participate. You may withdraw at any time by closing the survey.

  • Glossary of Terms

    Before you begin, here are a few terms used in this survey. We are sharing these definitions so questions feel clear and consistent for everyone. All definitions are written in plain language.

  • Inclusive housing
    Housing that is designed and managed so people of different backgrounds, identities, incomes, abilities, and family situations can live safely, comfortably, and with dignity.


    Staff accommodation / employer-provided housing
    A place to live that is provided, managed, or subsidized by an employer as part of a job. This is sometimes also called staff housing or tied housing.

     
    Housing tenure
    The type of housing arrangement you have, such as owning your home, renting, living in employer-provided housing, or another arrangement.

     
    Housing insecurity
    When you are worried about losing your housing, cannot afford it, or do not feel safe or stable where you live.

     
    Accessibility
    Features that make a home or building easier to use for people with disabilities, mobility barriers, or other physical needs. Examples can include ramps, wide doorways, visual alarms, elevators, or ground-floor units.


    2SLGBTQIA+
    An umbrella term that includes Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and other diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.


    Newcomer
    Someone who has moved to Canada within the past 10 years. This can include permanent residents, refugees, international students, and people on work permits.


    Discrimination
    Being treated unfairly in a housing situation because of who you are or how others perceive you. This can relate to race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, source of income, language, religion, immigration status, or other aspects of identity.


    Bow Valley
    The region that includes Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise, and nearby communities in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

  • YOUR HOUSING SITUATION

    We’ll start with a few questions about your current housing situation. This helps us understand your day-to-day reality.

  • FINDING HOUSING IN THE BOW VALLEY

    This section is about what it has been like to look for housing in the Bow Valley. We’re interested in how easy or difficult the process has been, and what people are relying on to find a place to live.

  • AFFORDABILITY

    The next few questions are about housing costs and affordability. You can skip anything you would rather not answer. We’re asking because cost is a major part of whether housing feels stable and sustainable.

  • HOUSING QUALITY & ACCESSIBILITY

    Now we’d like to understand the quality of your current housing and whether it meets your accessibility needs. This helps identify practical changes that could make housing safer and more usable for more people.

  • STAFF ACCOMMODATION EXPERIENCE

    The next few questions are about your experience in employer-provided housing. Your answers are anonymous and will never be shared with your employer. We ask these questions because many people in the Bow Valley live in housing tied to their job, and we want to understand how that experience can be improved.

  • You’re About Halfway Through!

    The next few sections ask about safety, inclusion, barriers, and a few optional background questions. Some questions may feel more personal, so please answer only what you feel comfortable sharing.Your responses are anonymous, and every answer helps build a clearer picture of housing experiences in the Bow Valley.

  • SAFETY & DISCRIMINATION

    This section asks about safety and whether you have experienced unfair treatment in housing. Some of these questions may feel personal, so please answer only what you feel comfortable sharing. Your experiences can help identify where change is needed.

  • INCLUSIVITY & CULTURAL NEEDS

    These questions are about what inclusive housing means to you. We want to understand what helps people feel respected, safe, and able to belong where they live.

  • BARRIERS & RESOURCES

    The next few questions are about any barriers you may have faced, the kinds of support or information that would be helpful, and how confident you feel navigating housing systems. This helps show where better tools, services, or communication may be needed.

  • ABOUT YOU

    These final questions help us understand who is sharing their experiences. This information allows us to identify patterns and ensure that our recommendations reflect the needs of different communities. All questions are optional.

  • Anything Else You’d Like to Share?

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