Lake Bonavista homes for sale, read honestly.

Lake Bonavista was one of Calgary's first lake communities, and decades on it still holds its value. Here is the straight take.

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The quick answer

Lake Bonavista is Calgary's original lake community, set in the established southeast and known for mature trees, larger lots, and timeless value. As one of the first lake communities in the city, it offers a settled, leafy setting newer communities can't replicate.

Lake Bonavista

At a glance

40-acre private lake
Lake size
Yes - LBRA beach club, year-round access (swimming, non-motorized watercraft in summer, skating in winter)
Beach club
Late-1960s bungalows, renovated mid-century homes, custom executive properties, lakefront estates, plus multi-level townhomes
Home types
Late 1960s - Calgary's original lake community
Built
Lake Bonavista

Market snapshot

As of June 2026, the average sold price in Lake Bonavista was $865K across 148 sales over the last 12 months, with homes averaging 27 days on market. Source: Pillar 9 MLS.

Lake Bonavista market snapshot

Lake Bonavista (SE Calgary) · June 2026
$865K
Avg sold price
148
Sold (12 mo.)
27 days
Avg days on market
99%
Sale-to-list
1.5
Months of supply
56
Sales over $1M
Source: Pillar 9 MLS · Period: June 2026 · Area: Lake Bonavista (SE Calgary). Figures are general market information, not an appraisal of any specific property.

See how Lake Bonavista stacks up against all nine lake communities in the Calgary lake market report.

For sale

Homes for sale in Lake Bonavista

18 active listings in Lake Bonavista. A sample of what's on the market:

3008, 11811 Lake Fraser Drive SE
$224,900
3008, 11811 Lake Fraser Drive SE
1 bd · 1 ba · 595 sqft · Apartment
MLS® A2301022 · Listing courtesy of Real Broker
3604, 11811 Lake Fraser Drive SE
$324,900
3604, 11811 Lake Fraser Drive SE
2 bd · 2 ba · 883 sqft · Apartment
MLS® A2304046 · Listing courtesy of CIR Realty
1617, 11811 Lake Fraser Drive SE
$375,000
1617, 11811 Lake Fraser Drive SE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,080 sqft · Apartment
MLS® A2290968 · Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Southern Realty
1311, 1311 Lake Fraser Green SE
$529,900
1311, 1311 Lake Fraser Green SE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · Apartment
MLS® A2320091 · Listing courtesy of eXp Realty
-, 3102 Lake Fraser Court SE
$699,900
-, 3102 Lake Fraser Court SE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,139 sqft · Apartment
MLS® A2320338 · Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Landan Real Estate
1112 Lake Sylvan Place SE
$799,900
1112 Lake Sylvan Place SE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,256 sqft · Detached
MLS® A2320598 · Listing courtesy of CIR Realty
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Under $400K 3 homes $400K to $600K 1 home $600K to $800K 2 homes $800K to $1M 5 homes $1M and up 7 homes All homes 18 homes

Kenton's honest take

Lake Bonavista's pull is location and maturity: central in the SE, big mature trees, and a community that has held value through every market cycle.

The honest part: homes here are older, so you are often buying a great location and lot with a house that may want updating. Price the renovation in and it is some of the most durable value in the SE.

Lake-life scorecard

What living here is actually like

Kenton's lived-in rating for each, out of 10.

Walk to the lake gatePrivate 40-acre lake with resident-only access managed by the LBRA; lake pathways thread through the community.
8.5
Beach club & amenitiesLBRA beach club plus tennis courts; membership covers swimming, non-motorized watercraft, and winter skating.
8.8
Schools nearbyRare four schools inside community boundaries: Lake Bonavista (CBE K-6, Montessori option), Andrew Sibbald (CBE K-5), Nickle (CBE 5-9), and St. Bonaventure (CCSD K-9).
9.5
Downtown commuteRoughly 20-25 minutes downtown by car via Macleod or Deerfoot Trail; Anderson Red Line LRT a short drive away.
7.2
Lake Bonavista

What stands out

  • 40-acre private lake managed by the Lake Bonavista Residents Association (LBRA), with a beach club, tennis courts, and pathway maintenance
  • Fish Creek Provincial Park - one of the largest urban parks in North America - at the community's doorstep to the south
  • Four schools within community boundaries: Lake Bonavista School, Andrew Sibbald, Nickle School, and St. Bonaventure (CCSD)
  • Bordered by Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club to the southwest, with Southcentre Mall, Willow Park Village, and Anderson LRT nearby
Lake Bonavista

What's nearby

Restaurants & dining

  • Leafy Grill★ 4.9
    Indian restaurant
  • I'm Stuffed★ 4.9
    Restaurant
  • Rustic Plate★ 4.3
    Restaurant

Parks & green space

  • Lake Twintree Park★ 5.0
    City park
  • South Gate Lake Bonavista★ 4.1
    Park

Schools

  • Lake Bonavista School
    Calgary Board of Education
  • Nickle School
    Calgary Board of Education
  • St. Bonaventure School
    Calgary Catholic

Shopping & amenities

  • Lake Bonavista Promenade★ 4.3
    Shopping centre
  • Avenida Place★ 4.4
    Shops & services

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Lake Bonavista

Common questions

Why does Lake Bonavista hold value so well?

Location and scarcity. It is established, central in the SE, and lake access keeps demand steady. Mature communities like this tend to ride out softer markets better than newer ones.

Are the homes in Lake Bonavista dated?

Many are original era and have been renovated to varying degrees. The range is wide, from untouched to fully modernized, so each home needs to be read on its own. That is exactly where a careful look pays off.

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Other lake communities

Auburn BaySE Calgary$599K avg soldSee Auburn Bay →Lake ChaparralSE Calgary$669K avg soldSee Lake Chaparral →MahoganySE Calgary$698K avg soldSee Mahogany →McKenzie LakeSE Calgary$773K avg soldSee McKenzie Lake →

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