Lake communities
Calgary's lake communities, one by one.
From the city's very first lake in the late 1960s to its newest in Mahogany, each lake community has its own character. Here's my guide to all of them.
The Lake Ledger
In the order they were built.
Every lake is private and run by its residents' association, with beaches, programs and, in most, winter skating. The fee comes with the home, and so does the lifestyle.
Late 1960s
Lake Bonavista
Calgary's original lake community, under a canopy of mature trees
1970s
Lake Midnapore
A private lake on the slopes of Fish Creek Provincial Park
1980
Lake Sundance
A 33-acre lake and a 22-acre park at Calgary's southern edge
1982
McKenzie Lake
On the banks of the Bow River, above the Fish Creek valley
1990s
Arbour Lake
Northwest Calgary's lake, with mountain views from the ridge
1995
Lake Chaparral
Two waterfalls, a 32-acre lake and a rink all winter long
Mid-2000s
Auburn Bay
Cottage country in the city: a 43-acre lake with a private beach
2010s
Mahogany
Calgary's newest lake community, around the city's largest freshwater lake
Not sure which lake is right for you?
I've sold homes in every one of these communities. Tell me how you live and I'll help you narrow it down.