Bayview is a small residential neighbourhood in southwest Calgary, set on a peninsula on the southern shore of the Glenmore Reservoir. One of the reservoir’s two marinas is located here, and the community was developed in the late 1960s by Alcan Design Homes with a distinctive American Colonial architectural style. It is one of Calgary’s wealthiest communities.
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Guide To Bayview
Parks And River
Bayview sits on a peninsula on the southern shore of the Glenmore Reservoir, and one of the reservoir’s two marinas is located in the community. The reservoir’s pathway system rings the water and is popular with walkers, runners and cyclists.
Main Street
The Glenmore Landing strip mall sits off the southeast corner of the community and is the closest retail. More shops and restaurants are a short drive away in the surrounding southwest communities.
Community Resources
The community is served by Nellie McClung Elementary and John Ware Junior High public schools, plus St. Benedict Elementary (Catholic), though none are located within Bayview itself. The Palliser Bayview Pumphill Community Association serves Bayview along with Palliser and Pump Hill.
Explore The Area
The Glenmore Reservoir marina gives residents direct access to sailing and paddling on the water. The peninsula setting makes Bayview one of the best spots in the city for views across the reservoir.
Public Transit
Public Transit (Calgary Transit) does serve the area, as well as cabs/taxis and Uber.
Is there a c-train station?: No. The nearest CTrain station is Southland Station.
Main bus route: 56 Woodbine
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Bayview but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Bayview news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Bayview
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Bayview
Bayview was developed in the late 1960s by Alcan Design Homes, a subsidiary of Alcan, on a peninsula on the southern shore of the Glenmore Reservoir. The first lot was sold to Bill Dickie, and the first homes were ready for occupancy in January 1968. All homes were designed by Alcan, predominantly in the American Colonial style, with front garages and no laneways.
The community has remained a small enclave of single-family detached homes, and it is one of Calgary's wealthiest neighbourhoods. Its marina and reservoir shoreline give residents direct access to sailing and the Glenmore Reservoir pathway system.
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Business Improvement Area
Bayview is not part of a business improvement area. Local businesses along the community's commercial streets operate independently.
Palliser Bayview Pumphill Community Association
Bayview is served by the Palliser Bayview Pumphill Community Association, based at 2323 Palliser Drive SW.
Ward 11 Councillor
Rob Ward
Ward 11 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Rob Ward was elected Ward 11 councillor on October 20, 2025, running with Communities First.