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.

Lake Bonavista is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this neighbourhood. Although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of Calgary with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Most areas in Lake Bonavista are very quiet, as the streets are usually very calm. There are over 50 green spaces nearby for residents to enjoy, such as Lake Bonavista and Andrew Sibbald Field, and they are very well-distributed, which makes them very easy to reach.

The housing stock of Lake Bonavista is composed predominantly of single detached homes and townhouses. Most of the housing growth in this area occurred between 1960 and 1980. This part of the city is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. About 90% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home while renters make up the remainder.

Families will welcome that no matter where their home is located in this part of Calgary, schools and daycares are nearby. Concerning food, it is easy to get to the nearest supermarket on foot in Lake Bonavista. Likewise, this neighbourhood is a good place in which to go out to eat, and residents can enjoy a few cafes as well.

Cars are a very good means of transportation in Lake Bonavista. Nearby highways are rather easy to drive to from any location in this part of Calgary, and it is very convenient to access a parking spot. In contrast, Lake Bonavista is not very transit friendly. Thankfully, there is Fish Creek - Lacombe Station, Canyon Meadows Station and Anderson Station with access to the Red Line - Somerset - Bridlewood/Tuscany CTrain. There are approximately 20 bus lines, and bus stops are typically very close by. There are relatively few pedestrians out on the streets of Lake Bonavista, although running daily errands is easy without the use of a vehicle. On the other hand, cycling is convenient in Lake Bonavista because cyclists do not face serious slopes.