At Bow Valley College, we don't provide on or off-campus housing directly. However, we're here to help you navigate your housing options!
Check out our list of resources, which includes homestay opportunities, rental listings, and student housing options.
It's important to keep in mind that while we've compiled this list to assist you, Bow Valley College isn't affiliated with any of these companies.
As such, we can't guarantee the quality of service or accommodation they offer.
Bow Valley College and Downtown Calgary Virtual tour
Explore our Bow Valley College campuses from the comfort of your home. Using our interactive map, take a self-guided tour of the downtown Calgary campus, as well as our key services and facilities with a 360-degree view.
Living in Calgary
Calgary is close to the world-famous Rocky Mountains and Banff National Park. It is home to over a million people and is the fourth largest city in Canada.
Calgary offers visitors activities all year. Enjoy the beautiful views while hiking, biking, or skiing. Alternately, experience Calgary’s vibrant arts & culture.
The city hosts many events, including the annual Calgary Stampede in July. Bow Valley College is in the heart of the city's busy core. You will find great restaurants, shopping centres, and cultural attractions. Minutes away is the Bow River. It has beautiful views from the park and a never-ending pathway system you can walk, jog or bike along.
This city has an outstanding record of public safety and is ranked as one of the top cities in the world to live.
About our weather
Calgary offers an opportunity to enjoy and experience all four seasons. Because of the dry climate, Calgary enjoys a lot of sunlight, and minimal rain. In the winter, warm Chinook winds provide a welcome break throughout the winter.
Housing
Bow Valley College does not offer on or off-campus housing, however we offer a list of resources for housing options, including, homestay, rentals, and student housing.
Please note that Bow Valley College is not affiliated with any of these companies. We cannot guarantee the quality of service or accommodation.
Homestay and student residence
- Canada Homestay International: Allows international students to live in a Canadian home as a member of the family.
- Places4Students.com has partnered with SABVC to ensure that you can find affordable off-campus housing.
- SpacesShared: a unique partnership with Bow Valley College. SpacesShared matches Students looking for safe and affordable housing with Hosts who have spare bedrooms. It's a win-win! SpacesShared is a virtual platform that allows Students looking for safe and affordable homesharing arrangements to match with Older Adult Hosts. Our priority is safety and simplicity in finding a match that feels comfortable for you. Looking for a room?
Rental options
- Students' Association of Bow Valley College (SABVC): Off-campus housing ads listed through SABVC.
- Elev-Homes for Students
- The Hub Calgary
- Rent Faster
- Rentals.ca
- Capreit
- Rent Seeker
- Mainstreet Apartments
