The distinct real estate in the Bowness housing market originally became available in 1911. The area was originally owned by an Englishman by the name of James Hextall, who wanted to create an exclusive community. Hextall’s ranch house can still be found in Bowness Park. In 1911, Hextall donated some of his land to Calgary, including Bowness Park and a 3-span steel bridge. In return, Calgary extended street car access to the area. Population growth was slow at first but in 1964, Bowness was annexed to Calgary.

Bowness condo properties and homes for sale offer extraordinary living in a premier Calgary neighbourhood. Bowness offers a wide array of housing options ranging from multi-family to single-family and starter condos to luxury estates. Buyers can choose from heritage Craftsman houses on one end of the spectrum to the more modern executive homes for sale in the community on the other. As a result, this charming community has a collection of wonderful homes for buyer from all walks of life.

The amenities available if you purchase a home in Bowness are endless. Start your day in Bowness with an early morning cup of coffee and breakfast at Cadence Coffee, followed by a morning bike ride along the picturesque banks of the Bow River and a mid-day burger at Angel’s Drive-In. In fact, one of the reasons that homes on the market in Bowness are so desirable is that the neighbourhood is so rich with mom-and-pop shops, local restaurants, and the gorgeous Bowness Park.

Recreation in the area is dominated by Bow River along with 2 different parks, which include Shouldice Park in the east and Bowness Park in the west. Shouldice Park has several baseball diamonds and between games you can practice with a batting cage. Home buyers will also find an indoor swimming pool and an indoor arena at this park. Bowness Park has a lot of green space, picnic grounds and a few lagoons where you’ll find paddleboats traveling along the water in the summer and ice skating in the colder months.

Just north of Bowness real estate is the Calgary Olympic Park, which is perfect for active people around the neighbourhood. The park offers bobsled, luge, ski jumps, ski and snowboard hills, and the Canada Olympic Hall of Fame Museum. Bowness offers its own community association, which sponsors many activities throughout the year including a Harvest Fair, Christmas Craft Fair and Christmas dinner. The Bowness Community Association is also currently organizing a farmer’s market.

In addition, there are two main retail malls close by. Market Mall and Crowfoot Centre are both only a short distance away. The charm and unique flavour, coupled with the amenities provided and the wide range of housing options in Bowness make the homes for sale in Bowness perfect for individuals that enjoy nature, beauty and premier amenities close by.

Families living in Bowness also benefit from fantastic schools in the area, both public and private.

• • • Bowness Public Schools: Calgary Board of Education (CBE)
    • Bowness Separate Schools: Catholic Separate School Board
    • Bowness French Immersion Schools: Calgary Board of Education (CBE)

If you’re thinking about buying a home, it’s critical that you find out what to expect cost-wise before jumping in and making an offer. To assist you, we’re happy to share with you the following calculators, designed to make the research process easier.