Are you or someone you know in need of support?

We offer an Outreach program (available year-round) and an Emergency Winter Shelter (seasonally operated) to provide support to individuals who are unhoused and housing insecure within the Bow Valley.

To access support:

Call us at (403) 493-3771: Our team monitors phone calls and emails daily up until 7 PM. If you reach our voicemail, please leave a message and we will be in touch within 24 hours.
Email: outreach@bowvalleyshelter.ca

We also offer a Community Food Cupboard that provides free, non-perishable items to anyone experiencing food insecurity in the Bow Valley. In-person Outreach services are available during Food Cupboard hours. Click the button below for more information.

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Emergency Winter Shelter

The Emergency Winter Shelter will reopen for the sixth consecutive season on November 1st, 2025 at Scout Hall, in Canmore, AB.

Check-In: 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Check-Out: 9:00 AM
Address: 914 8 St, Canmore, AB T1W 2B8
Opening Date: Saturday, November 1st, 2025

New Video: Inside the Emergency Winter Shelter Program

Curious to learn more about what we’ve been up to this past year?

Check out our Annual Report for organizational updates, details around the Emergency Winter Shelter and Outreach Program respectively, and a look at what’s to come for HSBV.

We highlight our generous donors, funders, and key partners that fuel our work and allow us to offer critical programs that not only support those who are unhoused or housing insecure within the Bow Valley, but also fill a gap in the local system of care.

2024/2025 Annual Report

For the first time, HSBV has created a three-year strategic plan, covering the period from 2025 to 2027. This Board approved plan outlines five key priorities, along with strategies and expected outcomes for each. Curious to learn more? Click below!