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Calgary SE community guide

Lake Bonavista, Calgary

Short answer: Lake Bonavista, started in 1967, was the first community in Canada built around a man made lake. It's a mature southeast community with lake privileges, big trees and its own shopping promenade.

Where it is

Lake Bonavista is bounded by Anderson Road, Macleod Trail, Canyon Meadows Drive and Bow Bottom Trail, with Fish Creek Park to the south.

Homes

Detached homes, semi detached homes, townhomes and condos, many with lake privileges. Homes date from the late 1960s on.

Schools

Lake Bonavista School and St. Boniface serve elementary students, with public, Catholic and French immersion options nearby.

Parks, shopping and amenities

The lake has a beach, tennis courts, a rink and programs run by the homeowners' association. Lake Bonavista Promenade, Southcentre and Trico Centre are close.

Getting around

Macleod Trail, Anderson Road and Deerfoot Trail are close. Buses connect to Canyon Meadows and Anderson stations.

Who it suits

Families who want lake life in a mature neighbourhood, and downsizers who want to stay close to shops and healthcare.

School designations and transit routes change. Confirm your address with the Calgary Board of Education, Calgary Catholic School District and Calgary Transit.

Thinking about Lake Bonavista?

I can send you new Lake Bonavista listings as they come up, or tell you what your home here could sell for. For the mortgage side, my team at Lacroix Mortgage Group can get you pre approved.

Lake Bonavista questions

Is Lake Bonavista a good place to live in Calgary?

It's one of Calgary's most established lake communities, with mature trees and a central location.

What types of homes are in Lake Bonavista?

Detached, semi detached, townhomes and condos, many with lake access.

Is Lake Bonavista good for families?

Yes. Schools, the lake, a rink and Fish Creek Park nearby.

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