Lake Bonavista was the first community in Canada built around a man-made lake, and it became the model for the Calgary lake communities that followed. Mature trees, established 1960s and 70s homes and two private lakes make it one of the most sought-after addresses in the south.
Why families love Lake Bonavista
- Two private lakes, Lake Bonavista (52 acres) and Lake Bonaventure (35 acres), with beaches, swimming, fishing, paddleboarding, tennis and pickleball, skating and a cross-country ski track
- Walk to Canyon Meadows CTrain station over a pedestrian bridge
- A community centre with two ice rinks and a gym
The homes
About 81% of homes are detached, most built between the 1960s and 1980, with a band of low-rise condos (about 17%) that offer a more affordable way into the community. Many original homes have been fully renovated, so condition varies widely from street to street.
Lake & association fees
Lake access comes through the Lake Bonavista Homeowners Association. Membership is mandatory for properties with the LBHA encumbrance registered on title, and new owners pay a one-time transfer fee on top of annual dues.
Before you fall for a house here, we confirm the LBHA encumbrance is on title. That's what decides lake access and the fees, and it isn't the same for every home in the area.
Schools in the community
- Lake Bonavista School (CBE)
- Andrew Sibbald School (CBE)
- Sam Livingston School (CBE)
- Nickle School (CBE, junior high)
- St. Boniface School (Calgary Catholic)
- St. Bonaventure School (Calgary Catholic, junior high)
Designations change. Always confirm your address with the CBE and Calgary Catholic school finders. I'll do this with you before you write an offer.
Getting around
Macleod Trail on the west edge, Anderson Road on the north, and Canyon Meadows CTrain station a short walk across the bridge.
Population and housing mix: City of Calgary community profile, 2021 Census.