A Lifetime in the Rockies: Canmore’s Age‑Friendly Path Forward
Overview
We're working to make Canmore a place where everyone can thrive, including improving accessibility and inclusivity for older adults and seniors.
Seniors are the fastest-growing demographic in Canmore. In response, the community is taking steps to become an age-friendly one that supports healthy aging and helps all residents stay active, engaged, and connected.
The age-friendly working group, supported by the Town of Canmore, is working toward receiving official age-friendly community recognition from the Government of Alberta.
Context
The provincial age-friendly framework is based on eight key areas from the World Health Organization's Global Age-Friendly Cities project:
Outdoor spaces and buildings
Transportation
Housing
Social participation
Respect and social inclusion
Civic participation and employment opportunities
Communication and information
Community supports and health services
To receive age-friendly recognition, communities follow four key steps. Canmore is currently in Phase 3.
This recognition would help guide future planning to ensure that programs, services, and infrastructure in Canmore continue to meet the needs of residents as they age.
Get Involved!
The survey is now live. You can complete our online survey today by scrolling to the bottom of the page. Alternatively, if you prefer, you can fill out a hard copy by visiting Family and Community Support Services, located in the Civic Centre (902 7 Ave).
How We Will Use Your Input
Your feedback, shared through community conversations and the online survey, will guide the development of an age‑friendly action plan that reflects local needs and outlines a clear path forward.
Contact
Please contact Family and Community Support Services at fcssadmin@canmore.ca or 403.678.3743.