Lake Bonavista

Lake Bonavista, located in the Greater Calgary metropolitan area, offers easy access to highways and public transportation, making it convenient for residents to get around. The neighbourhood has a variety of services, including daycares, primary schools, supermarkets, and numerous restaurants and coffee shops. Lake Bonavista has a slower-paced ambience with low noise levels, creating a tranquil environment for residents. With approximately 30 public green spaces nearby, there are plenty of outdoor areas for residents to enjoy. The housing options in Lake Bonavista are diverse, with a good selection of unit sizes and a majority of single detached homes, providing options for families and individuals looking for their ideal home.

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Lake Bonavista is a reasonably good option. Most areas in Lake Bonavista are especially quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. However, it is very easy to reach public green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to check out. Lastly, although this area is not known for its vibrancy, finding one of the a few nightlife venues is easy as they are generally situated in quite convenient locations.

The predominance of single detached homes in the housing stock of Lake Bonavista is an important part of its character. Most of the housing growth in this neighbourhood occurred between 1960 and 1980. This area also has quite a good variety of housing size options; there is a higher proportion of four or more bedroom homes in this part of Calgary. Homeowners occupy roughly 90% of the units in the neighbourhood and 10% are rented.

Families will welcome that no matter where their house is situated in this neighbourhood, daycares and schools are close by. As far as food is concerned, the nearest supermarket in this neighbourhood is usually only a rather short stroll away. Furthermore, a restaurant is typically just around the corner, and a small variety of cafes is available as well.

Cars are a very good medium of transportation in Lake Bonavista. Most homes for sale are a rather short car ride from the closest highway, and finding a place to park is easy. In contrast, the transit system in Lake Bonavista is not very practical. Thankfully, house owners benefit from Fish Creek - Lacombe Station, Anderson Station and Canyon Meadows Station with access to the Red Line - Somerset - Bridlewood/Tuscany CTrain. The neighbourhood is served by about 20 bus lines, and it is very easy to find a nearby bus stop from most properties. There aren't many pedestrians out on the streets of this area, even though many daily errands can be run without a car. However, the bicycle is a fairly good method of transportation in Lake Bonavista because the terrain is moderately flat.