The questionnaire seeks feedback from locals on the economic, cultural and environmental impacts of hosting the Games.

It also details the legacy from the last time the Canadian city hosted the Winter Olympics in 1988, but warns that a bid for the event would be costly "without a guarantee of success".

"Upgrading existing facilities and building additional venues could add billions in economic activity and thousands of jobs - not to mention hundreds of millions in local business revenue and taxes generated during the Games from associated tourism activity," it adds.

"Even an unsuccessful bid could generate increased tourism and investment for Calgary as a result of the nearly two-year international bid process."

The survey will form part of a report the CBEC, chaired by former police chief Rick Hanson, is due to deliver to the City Council in July.

"There's a series of questions on each of those broad topics that get their perspectives on their level of support or concern with respect to those areas," Brian Hahn, the general manager of the Committee, said.

"I think there is a legacy from the 1988 Games that needs to be acknowledged and there's certainly a lot of assets and facilities that operate at a high level from 1988.

"As much as there is this great legacy, we’re very interested in understanding what Calgarians and Bow Valley corridor residents' perspectives would be on the prospect of a bid for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games."

Last month, Calgary City Council's general manager of community services Kurt Hanson claimed there was political interest in their potential bid from both the Provincial and Federal Government.

In September, the CBEC was established to see if the 1988 host city should enter the race again.

The first update of its findings was made to the City Council in January, although none of the 11 CBEC members were present.

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi has praised the work of the Committee so far but no detailed findings have been revealed.

The Mayor also warned against the financial risks hosting the Games can bring, while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has given a possible bid his cautious support.

Asking the public for their views on whether to pursue a bid for the event could be seen as a risky strategy at a time where public votes have ended several Olympic bids.

Earlier this month, the Swiss canton of Graubünden voted decisively against bidding for the 2026 Games in a referendum.

The bid was due to be based around the iconic winter resort of St Moritz.

Graubünden was one of two regions hoping to be adopted as an official Swiss bid.

The other was launched by Sion in the west of the country.

Budapest's attempt to host the 2024 Summer Games was ended yesterday amid divided political support, which followed an attempt to force a referendum. 

Sweden is the only other nation from Europe thought to be seriously considering an attempt at the 2026 Games, while Japanese city Sapporo, which is currently hosting the Asian Winter Games, could also enter the race.

The CBEC survey can be found here.