living in Banff - what you need to know

Welcome! I often get loads of questions about life in Banff. I thought I'd answer the most asked questions in this video.
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Name? - Jessica Szalai
Age? - 20 years old
Home? - Montreal, Quebec
Currently? - Banff, Alberta
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[@cd2773]

Thanks for this video! I’ll be in Banff this summer and I might stay and work for the year. This helped clear up some things :)

[@jessicaszalai]

ah you definitely should, you’ll love it, its such an amazing place to live :)

[@venus-vp7dn]

love ur videos sm !!! thank U for sharing u inspired me to work with pursuit collection, I move to Jasper next month

[@jessicaszalai]

thats so exciting, pursuit collection is such an amazing company to work for☺️

[@barrykrebs8180]

I lived in Banff summer 1983. I got my job at the Banff Springs by recruiter who came to Seneca College-none of the sources of what you mentioned applied in 1983. I will tell you this: unless you party or adopt Christ as your savior, making friends is otherwise difficult. And staff accommodation when I was there was substandard. Transportation btw was public or hitching. And as much as I loved the Rockies, I was fortunate enough to have friends in Calgary. And my jobs were in housekeeping or the kitchen. That said, if you are a seasonal person, you don't get all the perks.

[@jodierianne]

I'm moving in September and this was super helpful! I'm kinda worried I'll get there and not be able to find a job for a couple weeks, or do you think it shouldn't be a problem to find something? :) Also, how much was the discounted ski pass through Banff lodging co.? And what kind of ages are other people there doing IEC? I'm going into my late 20s and worried I'll be the oldest there haha!

[@stephanyromero2516]

I loved your video and was wondering if you know more about The Fairmont Banff Springs I found an opening for front desk receptionist and I am super interested but wanted to know more about it.

[@jessicaszalai]

i don’t know too much personally but i’ve heard great things so i’d say go for it :)

[@aloneagain16]

Thank you for the video!! I’m moving out there again in a week and I can’t wait. Just a quick question, how did you get from the airport in Calgary to Banff? Was there a shuttle? Thank you!!!

[@jessicaszalai]

I had a friend pick me up. Most of the shuttles aren’t running at the moment which is a bummer! the best option is pop a ride or banff ride share on facebook! If not, I think the taxi company might be doing it

[@hamishkale1725]

Hey, very helpful videos! I am moving at the start of November, so I am hoping it is not too awkward a time for finding a job! Would you say there are still things available with staff accommodation at that point? Thanks in advance :)

[@lucasalistair1413]

moving there tomorrow :D im freaking out lol

[@idrnkmercury]

how is it?

[@jyestanton5094]

Yea mad I’m moving to Banff from Sydney in may howed you go meeting people it’s the one thing I don’t know how I’m gonna go with

[@jessicaszalai]

you’ll love it here!! I would say the easiest way is through work, staff accommodation, and honestly just going out and chatting people up, everyone is super social here cause mostly everyone is in the same boat☺️

[@barrykrebs8180]

I hope you got a Work Visa or you are now a Canadian PR. I am Canadian but I was fortunate to get a US green card, so I have had experience with immigration. No way can you get hired legitimately in America without one or a valid non immigrant work visa. Canada is the same.

[@snottiez]

what was the interview like? like what questions did they ask you and all that

[@jessicaszalai]

honestly all of my job interviews weren’t really interviews, they were just a chat to talk about the position and myself!

[@bellachen8378]

Hi, Jess Thanks soooo much for sharing so many info.for us to know.♥️ May I ask the full name of the company where you worked for,might give it a try. Hopefully one day will be working in banff for real.

[@jessicaszalai]

I work for banff lodging co. They are always hiring internationals and have a bunch of different jobs so for sure give it a try :)

[@bellachen8378]

@@jessicaszalai this is very important for me, thanks for your kindness 💫💫wish you good luck on work and travel !

[@vanlifecreations5729]

I'm moving there on the 28th

[@jessicaszalai]

you’re gonna have the best time!!!

[@TheBiGMiKE-hl4zv]

Would you say groceries are expensive? I’m moving there this coming week from Ontario and have a budget somewhat figured out. I lived in Whistler last Summer so I know groceries can be pricey in resort towns

[@jessicaszalai]

honestly they’re expensive but not the worse, considering the taxes are only 5% compared to the taxes in ontario, it kind of balances itself out. it’ll definitely be cheaper than whistler!

[@barrykrebs8180]

I remember there was a Safeway but I had my meals in the cafeteria or at A & W.

[@sarahlove8564]

Can you bring your car? Like do they have parking for employees

[@jessicaszalai]

it depends on which staff building you’re in, the one I was in had 2 parking spots so I got one of the parking permits, if not its all street parking!

[@sarahlove8564]

@@jessicaszalai ok thanks ◡̈

[@hali3143]

I cant help but stare at the guy in the mirror. He is very interesting!