12235 LAKE LOUISE WAY SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$4,500,000
This Spectacular French Country Chateau Was Masterfully Built By Mission Homes And Architecturally Designed By Mcdowell & Associates To Make Its Owners Feel As Though They Are “living In Provence” On Lake Bonavista. Offering Over 9,000 Square Feet Of Living Space, This E... Read More »
12235 Lake Louise Way Se
Lake Bonavista, Calgary, Alberta
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 6,022 Square FT
MLS® #A2143138
12320 LAKE MORAINE RISE SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$1,599,000
*open House, Saturday July 27, 1-3pm* Rare, Walk-out To Grade | "down To Studs" Renovation | Great Location & Backyard | 6 Bedrooms | Welcome To 12320 Lake Moraine Rise & To This Contemporary, Custom Transformation That Offers Nearly 2600 Square Feet Of Above Grade, & 37... Read More »
12320 Lake Moraine Rise Se
Lake Bonavista, Calgary, Alberta
- 6 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,580 Square FT
MLS® #A2137770
13224 BONAVENTURE DRIVE SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$1,595,000
Welcome To Luxury Living In Lake Bonavista Estates! This 2295 Sq Ft 2-storey Home Offers 5 Bedrooms And 4 Baths And Has Undergone A Complete Renovation Taken Down To The Studs. The Main Floor Boasts An Open Design With White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring And A Versatil... Read More »
13224 Bonaventure Drive Se
Lake Bonavista, Calgary, Alberta
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,295 Square FT
MLS® #A2148099
1108 LAKE PLACID DRIVE SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$1,499,900
** Open House Saturday, July 27th From 1 - 3 P.m.** Welcome To 1108 Lake Placid Drive In The Sought-after Neighbourhood Of Lake Bonavista Estates. This Fully Updated Home, Perfect For A Growing Family, Features 4 Bedrooms Upstairs And 1 In The Basement, Offering Over 3,7... Read More »
1108 Lake Placid Drive Se
Lake Bonavista, Calgary, Alberta
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,505 Square FT
MLS® #A2151984
13107 LAKE ARROW ROAD SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$1,199,999
Welcome To This Professionally Designed And Renovated Luxury Home In The Highly Sought After Community Of Lake Bonavista. This Beautiful Home Is Just Steps Away From Andrew Sibbald School, The South Entrance Of The Beach Club, And The Scenic Paths Of Fish Creek Park. From... Read More »
13107 Lake Arrow Road Se
Lake Bonavista, Calgary, Alberta
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,181 Square FT
MLS® #A2138566
140 LAKE WAPTA RISE SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$1,099,900
Welcome To This Stunning Fully Renovated Bungalow Nestled On A Quiet Street In The Sought-after Community Of Lake Bonivista, Conveniently Close To Maple Ridge Golf Course, Schools, Shops, Restaurants, Pathways, And Parks, Offering Complete Lake Access! This Home Boasts A ... Read More »
140 Lake Wapta Rise Se
Lake Bonavista, Calgary, Alberta
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,492 Square FT
MLS® #A2143250
204 LAKE ADAMS CRESCENT SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$975,000
Welcome To This Gorgeous Bungalow Located In The Highly Sought-after Community Of Lake Bonavista. Quality Craftsmanship And Pride Of Ownership Are Evident Throughout This Stunning Home. As You Approach The Property, You’ll Be Captivated By Its Instant Curb Appeal, Featuri... Read More »
204 Lake Adams Crescent Se
Lake Bonavista, Calgary, Alberta
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,315 Square FT
MLS® #A2151768
116 LAKE LUCERNE CLOSE SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$899,900
Open House Sat-27- 2 To 4 Pm! Price Reduced! Exceptional Value! Spectacular! Updated 2,554+ Sq. Ft. Split Level On A Quiet Close. Location, Location ! This Beautiful Lake Bonavista Home Is Located 4 Homes Away From A Favorite Tot Lot Park. Starting With The Exterior St... Read More »
116 Lake Lucerne Close Se
Lake Bonavista, Calgary, Alberta
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,465 Square FT
MLS® #A2152752
167 LAKE ARROW GREEN SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$879,500
1st Time On The Market! The Options Are Endless With This Oversized Original Bungalow In Lake Bonavista! Set Across From Green Space And On A Massive (8654 Sq. Ft.) Pie Lot, Your Dream Renovation Awaits. Hidden Amid Gorgeous Mature Trees, This Property Has A Cute And Well... Read More »
167 Lake Arrow Green Se
Lake Bonavista, Calgary, Alberta
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,468 Square FT
MLS® #A2149643
47 LAKE WAPTA RISE SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$875,000
Fantastic 1340 Sq.ft. Bi-level Located In The Sought After Community Of Lake Bonavista, On A Large West Facing Lot Across From A Green Belt! Pride Of Ownership Is Evident As There Has Been Numerous Upgrades Made To This Lovely Home Over The Recent Years! Upon Entry, You A... Read More »
47 Lake Wapta Rise Se
Lake Bonavista, Calgary, Alberta
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,341 Square FT
MLS® #A2151533
12 LAKE NEWELL GREEN SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$849,000
Situated On A Large Pie-shaped Lot On A Quiet Street In Lake Bonavista. Enjoy The Convenience Of Walking To South Centre Mall, Schools, And 2 Lrt Stations. Great Opportunity To Enjoy The Amenities That Come With Lake Access. Situated Across From A Green Space With Ample P... Read More »
12 Lake Newell Green Se
Lake Bonavista, Calgary, Alberta
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,510 Square FT
MLS® #A2137775
191 LAKE ARROW GREEN SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$838,000
Introducing A Stunning Opportunity To Call 191 Lake Arrow Green Your Home. This Detached House Offers A Perfect Blend Of Elegance, Comfort, And Convenience In The Prestigious Community Of Lake Bonavista. Boasting 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, And An Array Of Desirable Featur... Read More »
191 Lake Arrow Green Se
Lake Bonavista, Calgary, Alberta
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,368 Square FT
MLS® #A2127444
20 LAKE LINNET CLOSE SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$799,900
Absolutely Immaculate, Tastefully Updated & Beautifully Maintained 1377 Sqft Makoi Built 3 + 1 Bedroom + Den, 3 Bath Home With A Fully Developed Lower Level. Large Principal Rooms Perfect For Entertaining Including Spacious Foyer Open To A Family Sized Dining Room & Overs... Read More »
20 Lake Linnet Close Se
Lake Bonavista, Calgary, Alberta
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,378 Square FT
MLS® #A2152017
2711, 11811 LAKE FRASER DRIVE SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$450,000
Welcome To This Fully Renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom + Den Executive Corner Unit, Offering 1100 Sqft Of Luxurious Living Space. Nestled In A Premium Concrete-built Building, This Unit Promises Ultimate Quietness And Tranquility. As You Step Inside, You'll Be Captivated B... Read More »
2711, 11811 Lake Fraser Drive Se
Lake Bonavista, Calgary, Alberta
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,099 Square FT
MLS® #A2152813
3207, 11811 LAKE FRASER DRIVE SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$289,500
Welcome To This Large Fully Air Conditioned 1-bedroom Condo With Private Balcony And Heated Underground Parking. It Is Ideally Situated On A Quiet Street And Offers The Perfect Blend Of Comfort, Convenience, And Privacy In The Heart Of Lake Bonavista. The Condo's Prime Lo... Read More »
3207, 11811 Lake Fraser Drive Se
Lake Bonavista, Calgary, Alberta
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 584 Square FT
MLS® #A2137599
12445 LAKE FRASER DRIVE SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$159,000
Discover An Exceptional Opportunity To Acquire This Successful Running Restaurant, Located In The Heart Of Calgary’s Bustling Farmers Market. This Beloved Restaurant Generates Over $400,000 In Annual Revenue With Only 4 Days Of Operation Per Week, Making It An Ideal Inves... Read More »
Lake Bonavista is a prestigious lake community in South Calgary. Keith Built originally developed this prestigious lake community. Lake Bonavista is now one of the most popular Calgary neighbourhoods for newly renovated homes. The east side houses are affordable and still largely original in Bonavista Downs. The Middle section houses Lake Bonavista Estates with Chic, modern, million dollar homes making up the luxury listings in this beautiful and alluring neighbourhood. The East side contains all the condominiums just off Macleod Trail. You can find homes in various styles, each flaunting unique designs, fine craftsmanship and architecture, and indulgences like lake access and proximity to great shopping
Homes for sale in Lake Bonavista offer a mix of single-family homes, condos, and townhouses.
Make Lake Bonavista your new home with The Group at RE/MAX First. Our experienced agents are ready to assist you in finding the perfect property in this prestigious community. Contact us now to schedule a viewing and discover the best of Lake Bonavista real estate.
Lake Bonavista Real Estate — one of Calgary's most sought-after lake communities, nestled between Lake Bonavista and Lake Bonaventure.
Welcome to Lake Bonavista - one of Calgary's most sought-after residential communities, nestled between two lakes. If you are looking for a luxurious, upscale lakefront home in a family-friendly, pristine neighbourhood, then you are in the right place.
With boating, fishing, canoeing, and beaches - and a host of other deluxe amenities at your doorstep, there is very little need to step out of this gorgeous community. Proximity to main roads that connect to the city center means you are not far from downtown Calgary.
Fish Creek Provincial Park offers the outdoor enthusiast a myriad of biking and hiking trails to explore and a host of other activities. For the foodie, McLeod Trail has a wide variety of restaurants. The shopaholic can enjoy multiple visits to some of the largest malls in Calgary. The sports enthusiast and the fitness buff have a lot of opportunities to stay fit. And for the entire family, there is a wave pool, parks, and more. Let’s not forget about your furry friend – Lake Bonavista has its very own off-leash areas.
Lake Bonavista is situated between Anderson Road on the north, Lake Bonavista Downs on the east, Canyon Meadows Drive on the south, and Macleod Trail on the west.
The Lake Bonavista Real Estate Market
Construction on Lake Bonavista began in 1967 by Keith Construction Company. The close proximity to Fish Creek Park makes Lake Bonavista homes an ideal spot for outdoor people. Lake Bonavista real estate consists of several lowrise condo buildings in the northwest portion of the community, overlooking Anderson Road and McLeod Trail. In the rest of the community are bungalow style housing and two storey housing, dating back to the time the community was built. The more luxury homes are situated around the lakes, with many of them enjoying private docks.
Homes for Sale in Lake Bonavista
Lowrise apartments are available for inquiry, with prices ranging between $190 000 to $420 000. Lake Bonavista homes available are bungalows and two storey homes ranging from $473 000 to $679 900.
Lake Bonavista REALTOR® Tour of the Neighbourhood
Take a tour of Lake Bonavista with this video walkthrough of the neighbourhood. Learn about the community before you start looking at homes and make notes of what's important to you.
Similar neighboring communities of Lake Bonavista are Willow Park and Maple Ridge.
Lake Bonavista is a horseshoe shaped section of Calgary real estate encompassing Lake Bonavista Estates and its two large lakes. The real estate sector of Lake Bonavista is perched on the hilltop above Bow Bottom Trail and Fish Creek Park. Homes for sale in the large neighbourhood of Lake Bonavista have a propensity toward spread out single and two story architectural styles on oversized lots.
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Contact UsAmenities in Lake Bonavista — Live, Work, & Play
Lakes —
The community of Lake Bonavista lies between two lakes – Lake Bonavista and Lake Bonaventure. As a resident of Lake Bonavista, you will have access to Lake Bonavista, including ice fishing and skating in winter and boating, fishing, canoeing, and beaches during the summer. The lake is strictly for the use of Lake Bonavista residents.
Golf —
Maple Ridge Golf Course is a mature golf course just off Deerfoot Trail and about 4 km from Lake Bonavista. The course offers a variety of terrain, consistent greens, and challenging holes.
Maple Ridge Men’s Golf Course is a strictly men’s golf course on Bonavista Drive SE.
Parks —
Frank McCool Athletic Park & Arena on Lake Bonavista Drive SE has four sports fields, a rink, an arena, and an athletic park. The arena hosts minor and adult ice sport leagues and public skating.
The Lake Mead Road SE Playground and Lake Erie Pl SE Playground have lovely full-fledged playgrounds for toddlers and little children.
There are several dog parks in and around the community – both off-leash and on-leash areas.
Shopping —
Within the neighbourhood, Avenida Village Shopping Centre on Lake Fraser Drive SE is a popular shopping mall.
Southcentre Mall, one of the city’s large shopping malls, contains almost 200 stores, dining, takeout, and other services. The mall is situated just less than two kilometres west of the neighbourhood.
Fitness —
There are several affordable cafes, pubs, and restaurants in the area. Some of the places worth mentioning are:
Original Joe’s – a fantastic pub with an excellent pub menu.
Pies + Café is great for desserts, delicious fresh pies, coffee, baked goodies, or to grab a quick healthy bite.
The Lake House – overlooking Lake Bonavista, is the go-to place for Rocky Moutain cuisine.
Brewsters Pub – one of the oldest pubs for beer, great food, and to meet people.
La Piccola Napoli Ristorante is an Italian restaurant on Lake Fraser Drive that offers excellent Italian wine and food.
General feel and vibe — What's it like living in Lake Bonavista?
This is a warm and friendly community that includes single people, families, young working professionals, and older couples. Many long-time homeowners and families have lived here for multiple generations. Quiet, tree-lined streets, with gorgeous properties overlooking the lake and offering breath-taking views all year round. A fantastic place to settle down for those looking for a quiet, upscale life, with indoor and outdoor luxuries. Lots of local activities here, including Stampede breakfasts and block parties. A fun-loving, adventure-seeking community.
Avenue Magazine Rankings
Avenue Calgary ranked Lake Bonavista as Calgary’s 13th best neighbourhood to live in from 185 neighbourhoods. Here’s a look at the assigned scores for various characteristics and amenities that make it a desirable residential area.
- Overall rank for Best Neighbourhoods 2020: 13
- Restaurant access points: 91
- Public recreation facility access points: 92
- Parks and green space points: 41
- Pathway points: 10
- WalkScore: 39
- TransitScore: 46
Interesting Facts about Lake Bonavista
Schools In or Near Lake Bonavista
There are numerous kindergarten and elementary schools that welcome the community’s children and some excellent middle and high schools.
Here’s a list of assigned schools:
Public Schools
- Lake Bonavista School (Kindergarten and Elementary)
- Andrew Sibbald School (Kindergarten and Elementary)
- Sam Livingston School (Kindergarten and Elementary)
- R.T. Alderman School (Elementary, Middle, and High)
- Nickle School (Elementary, Middle, and High)
- Willow Park School (Elementary, Middle, and High)
- Robert Warren School (Middle, High)
- Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School (High)
Catholic Schools
- St. Bonaventure School (Middle, High)
- Ecole Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix (Kindergarten, Elementary, Pre-Kindergarten)
- St. Cecilia School (Kindergarten, Elementary)
- St. Benedict School (Kindergarten, Elementary)
- Bishop Grandin High School (High)
Private Schools
- Akiva Academy
- West Island College
Demographics
According to the 2016 Census of Canada profile published in 2019, 10,520 people lived in private households in Lake Bonavista that year. Over 60% of the population today is made up of people between ages 15 and 64. The next largest population is made up of seniors between ages 65 and 84. There is a small percentage of people above 85 years. A little more than 15% make up children between ages 0 and 14.
The average household size is 2.6. Over 90% of the community is made up of couple families with children at home.
About 90% of the population know English, while 10% know both English and French. English is spoken in 95% of the households. About 15% of the population is made up of immigrants, but only 4% of the entire population comprises non-Canadians.
Almost 90% of the houses are occupied by owners, while the rest are rented out.
Subdivision Areas
Lake Bonavista belongs to a trio of neighbourhoods - Lake Bonavista, Lake Bonaventure, and Lake Bonavista Downs.
Developer/builder/history
Lake Bonavista was Canada’s first community built around an artificial lake and was developed by Keith Construction. Construction began in 1967. The community served as a prototype to create all other lake-side communities.
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Contact UsFAQs about Lake Bonavista Real Estate and Neighborhood
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Where can I find a library in or around Lake Bonavista?
Fish Creek Library is the closest library to Lake Bonavista. It is about 1.2 km from the community on Bonaventure Drive SE. This is a unique library designed to resemble the Rocky Mountains. The library contains three floors of books.
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What’s the closest hospital to Lake Bonavista?
Rockyview General Hospital is the closest hospital (about 6.5 km away) to the neighbourhood. It is a fully functional hospital with a wide range of services, including emergency care.
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Will I feel safe in the neighbourhood? What is the crime like?
Residents of Lake Bonavista feel very safe here. According to Areavibes.com, the crime here is 23% less than the national average. Violent crimes are 40% less than the national average, and property crimes are 18% less than the national average. The community is safer than 85% of the cities in Alberta.
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Where is the nearest RecCentre?
Lake Bonavista Community Association (LBCA) Recreation Centre is on Acadia Drive SE. The Rec Centre has two skating rinks, a fitness studio, and a gym that the community's residents are free to use.
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How do I get around here? What is the public transport system like?
This is a car-dependant neighbourhood, and you will need a car to run most errands. For those who prefer to use public transport, at least four bus lines pass through the community. Lake Bonavista has some bike infrastructure so that you can go about the neighbourhood on your bike.