Auburn Bay is a lake community in southeast Calgary, established in 2005 around a 43-acre private lake. Residents are known for elaborate Halloween displays and an end-of-summer fireworks show.
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Guide To Auburn Bay
Parks And River
The 43-acre Auburn Bay lake is the centre of community life, reserved for residents with a beach house, pathways and playgrounds. Green spaces, playgrounds and sports fields are spread through the neighbourhood, with more parks and pathways in surrounding southeast communities.
Main Street
Auburn Bay has no formal main street. Everyday shopping and services are at nearby commercial centres along 52 Street SE and in Seton.
Community Resources
The Auburn Bay Community Association runs programs and events for the neighbourhood. Families in the area are served by Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic schools.
Explore The Area
Seton, just to the south, has shops, restaurants and the South Health Campus.
Public Transit
Public Transit (Calgary Transit) does serve the area, as well as cabs/taxis and Uber.
Is there a c-train station?: No
Main bus route: #75 Somerset / Mahogany
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Auburn Bay but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Things To Do
Stampede Breakfast
The community hosts a Stampede breakfast each July during the Calgary Stampede.
Community Cleanup
An annual community cleanup brings residents together in late summer.
End-of-summer Fireworks
The community closes out summer with a fireworks show over the lake.
Parade of Lights
A holiday Parade of Lights winds through the community each December.
Auburn Bay news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Auburn Bay
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Auburn Bay
Auburn Bay is established as a southeast Calgary lake community, developed around a 43-acre artificial lake reserved for residents.
The community is known for its elaborate Halloween displays and end-of-summer fireworks show.
Auburn Bay is a residential neighbourhood in the southeast quadrant of Calgary, established in 2005. The community was developed around a 43-acre artificial lake that is reserved for residents.
The neighbourhood has become known for its elaborate Halloween displays and an end-of-summer fireworks show hosted by the community.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
Auburn Bay BIA
Auburn Bay does not have a Business Improvement Area.
Auburn Bay Community Association
The Auburn Bay Community Association organizes programs and events for the neighbourhood.
Ward 12 Councillor
Mike Jamieson
Ward 12 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Mike Jamieson represents Ward 12 on Calgary City Council. A lifelong Calgarian with southeast roots, he comes from a construction background and is a foster parent.