What schools are in Lake Bonavista, Calgary?

Schools serving Lake Bonavista include: schools and services through the City community profile

How do I get to Lake Bonavista by public transit?

Calgary Transit serves Lake Bonavista. Check calgarytransit.com for routes and schedules.

Does Lake Bonavista have a community association?

See the community association link on this page for Lake Bonavista's local association details.

Lake Bonavista, Calgary – Community Guide

Lake Bonavista is a residential neighbourhood in south Calgary, established in 1967. It is built around Lake Bonavista, Calgary’s first man-made lake community, and is served by the Lake Bonavista Community Association.

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Guide To Lake Bonavista

Quadrant Southeast 50.94194, -114.04444

Ward Ward 14

Established 1967

Joined Calgary 1964

Population 10,145 2021 Census

Known for Lake Bonavista

Parks And River

Lake Bonavista is the centrepiece, offering residents swimming, boating and skating (residents only). Fish Creek Provincial Park borders the neighbourhood to the north.

Main Street

Bonavista Square and the shops along Lake Fraser Drive serve residents. There is no Business Improvement Area in Lake Bonavista.

Community Resources

The Lake Bonavista Community Association manages the lake and community programs. Find schools and services through the City community profile.

Explore The Area

Walk around the lake (residents) or explore Fish Creek Park’s trails. Open Lake Bonavista in Google Maps.

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: #29 Queensland

Outreach/Support

There are some resources in Lake Bonavista but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.

City of Calgary newsroom: Lake Bonavista

Source: City of Calgary Newsroom

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History Of Lake Bonavista

1967Lake Bonavista is established as Calgary's first lake community, built around a man-made lake.

Lake Bonavista was established in 1967 as Calgary's first man-made lake community. The lake and its amenities are managed by the Lake Bonavista Community Association for the use of residents.

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Local Organizations

Business Association

There is no Business Improvement Area or Business Revitalization Zone in this neighbourhood.

Lake Bonavista Community Association

Community association: thelbca.ca

Ward 14 Councillor

Landon Johnston

Ward 14 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025

Landon Johnston was elected as the Ward 14 councillor in the October 20, 2025 municipal election.

Ward 14 official page

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