The Town of Canmore is asking residents aged 55 and older to share their experiences through a community survey to help shape programs, services, and public spaces that better support older adults. The survey runs until July 6, 2026, and is part of a push to earn official Age-Friendly Community recognition from the Government of Alberta.
Feedback will guide improvements across eight key areas that affect daily life: outdoor spaces and buildings, transportation, housing, social participation, respect and social inclusion, civic participation and employment opportunities, communication and information, and community supports and health services. The framework is based on the World Health Organization’s Global Age-Friendly Cities project, which the province has adopted for its recognition award.
Residents can complete the survey online at mycanmore.ca/age-friendly or pick up a paper copy at the Family and Community Support Services office inside the Civic Centre at 902 7 Avenue. The survey takes about 15 minutes, and all responses are confidential and will be combined for reporting. According to 2021 census data, residents 65 and older make up Canmore’s largest demographic group at just under 3,000 residents, and those 50 and older are the fastest-growing segment of the population.
Canmore Town Council unanimously supported the Age-Friendly Recognition Program at its March 3, 2026, meeting. A local working group that includes FCSS staff, volunteers, the Canmore Seniors Association, Roam transit, and Origin at Spring Creek has already completed an asset-mapping exercise across the eight domains. The current survey is the third phase of a four-phase process; the next step is developing a Community Action Plan, expected in April 2027. Nearby Banff received its official Age-Friendly Community designation on June 3, 2024, providing a model for Canmore’s effort.
Anyone with questions can contact FCSS at 403-678-3743 or [email protected]. The Town says the goal is to hear directly from older residents so that future decisions reflect what helps them stay active, engaged, and supported in the community.
