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'''Bonavista Downs''' is a residential community in the southeast quadrant of [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]], [[Canada]]. Bonavista Downs is represented under Ward 14.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=page |first=Information |title=Bonavista Downs profile |url=https://www.calgary.ca/content/www/en/home/communities/profiles/bonavista-downs.html |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=https://www.calgary.ca |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=page |first=Information |title=Ward and community map |url=https://www.calgary.ca/content/www/en/home/council/wardboundarymap.html |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=https://www.calgary.ca |language=en}}</ref> |
'''Bonavista Downs''' is a residential community in the southeast quadrant of [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]], [[Canada]]. Bonavista Downs is represented under Ward 14.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=page |first=Information |title=Bonavista Downs profile |url=https://www.calgary.ca/content/www/en/home/communities/profiles/bonavista-downs.html |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=https://www.calgary.ca |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=page |first=Information |title=Ward and community map |url=https://www.calgary.ca/content/www/en/home/council/wardboundarymap.html |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=https://www.calgary.ca |language=en}}</ref> |
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Bonavista Downs is not to be confused with [[Lake Bonavista, Calgary|Lake Bonavista]], which sits directly to the east of the community. These two communities are listed as distinct identities from one-another by the [[Calgary|City of Calgary]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=page |first=Topic landing |title=Community Profiles |url=https://www.calgary.ca/content/www/en/home/communities/profiles.html |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=https://www.calgary.ca |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Community Boundaries {{!}} Open Calgary |url=https://data.calgary.ca/Base-Maps/Community-Boundaries/ab7m-fwn6 |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=data.calgary.ca}}</ref> |
Bonavista Downs is not to be confused with [[Lake Bonavista, Calgary|Lake Bonavista]], which sits directly to the east of the community. These two communities are listed as distinct identities from one-another by the [[Calgary|City of Calgary]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=page |first=Topic landing |title=Community Profiles |url=https://www.calgary.ca/content/www/en/home/communities/profiles.html |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=https://www.calgary.ca |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Community Boundaries {{!}} Open Calgary |url=https://data.calgary.ca/Base-Maps/Community-Boundaries/ab7m-fwn6 |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=data.calgary.ca}}</ref> |
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The community is located in a [[Depression (geology)|geographical depression]], being located downhill from [[Lake Bonavista, Calgary|Lake Bonavista]] and [[Queensland, Calgary|Queensland]]. Street names in the street are named after existing lakes across the world in the same manner as Lake Bonavista's streets; with the majority of streets in Bonavista Downs being named after the [[Great Lakes]], such as with [[Lake Huron|Lake Huron Crescent SE]], [[Lake Ontario|Lake Ontario Drive SE]], and [[Lake Michigan|Lake Michigan Road SE]]. |
The community is located in a [[Depression (geology)|geographical depression]], being located downhill from [[Lake Bonavista, Calgary|Lake Bonavista]] and [[Queensland, Calgary|Queensland]]. Street names in the street are named after existing lakes across the world in the same manner as Lake Bonavista's streets; with the majority of streets in Bonavista Downs being named after the [[Great Lakes]], such as with [[Lake Huron|Lake Huron Crescent SE]], [[Lake Ontario|Lake Ontario Drive SE]], and [[Lake Michigan|Lake Michigan Road SE]]. |
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== Community boundaries == |
== Community boundaries == |
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The community of Bonavista Downs is located in the southeast quadrant of Calgary. It is bounded by [[Anderson Road (Calgary)|Anderson Road]] to the north, a natural existing hill to the west and south, and Bow Bottom Trail to the east. [[Maple Ridge, Calgary|Maple Ridge]] sits directly to the north of the community, [[Lake Bonavista, Calgary|Lake Bonavista]] sits directly to the west, and [[Diamond Cove, Calgary|Diamond Cove]] and [[Queensland, Calgary|Queensland]] sit directly to the east.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Bonavista Downs Community Association |url=https://calgarycommunities.com/communities/bonavista-downs-community-association/ |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=Federation of Calgary Communities |language=en-CA}}</ref> |
The community of Bonavista Downs is located in the southeast quadrant of Calgary. It is bounded by [[Anderson Road (Calgary)|Anderson Road]] to the north, a natural existing hill to the west and south, and Bow Bottom Trail to the east. [[Maple Ridge, Calgary|Maple Ridge]] sits directly to the north of the community, [[Lake Bonavista, Calgary|Lake Bonavista]] sits directly to the west, and [[Diamond Cove, Calgary|Diamond Cove]] and [[Queensland, Calgary|Queensland]] sit directly to the east.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Bonavista Downs Community Association |url=https://calgarycommunities.com/communities/bonavista-downs-community-association/ |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=Federation of Calgary Communities |language=en-CA}}</ref> |
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[[File:Bonavista Downs Community Boundaries.jpg|none|thumb|238x238px|Map of the community boundaries of Bonavista Downs, according to the City of Calgary]] |
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== Transit == |
== Transit == |
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[[Calgary Transit]] bus route 29 runs through the neighbourhood, providing transit connections to [[Anderson station (Calgary)|Anderson CTrain Station]] and [[Deer Ridge, Calgary|Deer Ridge]]/[[Queensland, Calgary|Queensland]] respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Calgary Transit 29 bus - Calgary |url=https://transitapp.com/en/region/calgary/calgary-transit/bus-29 |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=transitapp.com |language=en}}</ref> |
[[Calgary Transit]] bus route 29 runs through the neighbourhood, providing transit connections to [[Anderson station (Calgary)|Anderson CTrain Station]] and [[Deer Ridge, Calgary|Deer Ridge]]/[[Queensland, Calgary|Queensland]] respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Calgary Transit 29 bus - Calgary |url=https://transitapp.com/en/region/calgary/calgary-transit/bus-29 |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=transitapp.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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A [[bus trap]] is located inside the community, located at the intersection of Bow Bottom Trail and Lake Michigan Drive. |
A [[bus trap]] is located inside the community, located at the intersection of Bow Bottom Trail and Lake Michigan Drive. |
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[[File:Vehicle trap allowing only buses to pass, located in Calgary community of Bonavista Downs.jpg|left|thumb|[[Bus trap]] allowing only [[Calgary Transit]] buses to pass through it, located inside of the Bonavista Downs community]] |
[[File:Vehicle trap allowing only buses to pass, located in Calgary community of Bonavista Downs.jpg|left|thumb|[[Bus trap]] allowing only [[Calgary Transit]] buses to pass through it, located inside of the Bonavista Downs community]] |
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[[Walk Score]] gave Bonavista Downs a walk score rating of 22 and a transit score rating of 33.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bonavista Downs neighborhood in Calgary |url=https://www.walkscore.com/CA-AB/Calgary/Bonavista_Downs |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=Walk Score |language=en}}</ref> |
[[Walk Score]] gave Bonavista Downs a walk score rating of 22 and a transit score rating of 33.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bonavista Downs neighborhood in Calgary |url=https://www.walkscore.com/CA-AB/Calgary/Bonavista_Downs |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=Walk Score |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Population and Demographics == |
== Population and Demographics == |
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=== Population === |
=== Population === |
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According to the 2021 Calgary municipal [[census]], the community of Bonavista Downs had a population of 830,<ref name=":0" /> a decrease from its 2019 population of 928.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Clerks |first=City |title=Civic Census |url=https://maps.calgary.ca/census/ |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=maps.calgary.ca}}</ref> |
According to the 2021 Calgary municipal [[census]], the community of Bonavista Downs had a population of 830,<ref name=":0" /> a decrease from its 2019 population of 928.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Clerks |first=City |title=Civic Census |url=https://maps.calgary.ca/census/ |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=maps.calgary.ca}}</ref> |
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Bonavista Downs | |
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Neighbourhood | |
 1970s bungalow house located inside of Bonavista Downs | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SE |
| Ward | 14 |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.592 km2 (0.229 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 830 |
| Postal Code | T2J 3E5 |
Bonavista Downs is a residential community in the southeast quadrant of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Bonavista Downs is represented under Ward 14.[1][2]
Bonavista Downs is not to be confused with Lake Bonavista, which sits directly to the east of the community. These two communities are listed as distinct identities from one-another by the City of Calgary.[3][4]
The community is located in a geographical depression, being located downhill from Lake Bonavista and Queensland. Street names in the street are named after existing lakes across the world in the same manner as Lake Bonavista's streets; with the majority of streets in Bonavista Downs being named after the Great Lakes, such as with Lake Huron Crescent SE, Lake Ontario Drive SE, and Lake Michigan Road SE.
Community boundaries
[edit]The community of Bonavista Downs is located in the southeast quadrant of Calgary. It is bounded by Anderson Road to the north, a natural existing hill to the west and south, and Bow Bottom Trail to the east. Maple Ridge sits directly to the north of the community, Lake Bonavista sits directly to the west, and Diamond Cove and Queensland sit directly to the east.[1][4][5]
History
[edit]Bonavista Downs was established as a community in 1973.[5]
Transit
[edit]Calgary Transit bus route 29 runs through the neighbourhood, providing transit connections to Anderson CTrain Station and Deer Ridge/Queensland respectively.[6]
A bus trap is located inside the community, located at the intersection of Bow Bottom Trail and Lake Michigan Drive.
Walk Score gave Bonavista Downs a walk score rating of 22 and a transit score rating of 33.[7]
Population and Demographics
[edit]Population
[edit]According to the 2021 Calgary municipal census, the community of Bonavista Downs had a population of 830,[1] a decrease from its 2019 population of 928.[8]
| Year | Population |
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| 2014 | 956 |
| 2015 | 971 |
| 2016 | 923 |
| 2017 | 911 |
| 2018 | 919 |
| 2019 | 928 |
| 2021 | 830 |
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Income
[edit]According to the 2021 Calgary municipal census, Bonavista Downs had a median household income of $93,000, compared to the citywide median of $98,000. Twenty percent of households spent 30% or more of their income on sheltered, compared to the city-wide average of 23%. 10% of households in Bonavista Downs were classified as low-income, in comparison to the city-wide average of 9%.[1]
Demographics
[edit]According to the 2021 Calgary municipal census, 8% of Bonavista Downs' population were immigrants, compared to the Calgary city-wide average of 32%. The majority of Forest Heights' immigrant population are of European descent at 64%.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f page, Information. "Bonavista Downs profile". https://www.calgary.ca. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ page, Information. "Ward and community map". https://www.calgary.ca. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ page, Topic landing. "Community Profiles". https://www.calgary.ca. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ a b "Community Boundaries | Open Calgary". data.calgary.ca. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ a b "Bonavista Downs Community Association". Federation of Calgary Communities. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "Calgary Transit 29 bus - Calgary". transitapp.com. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "Bonavista Downs neighborhood in Calgary". Walk Score. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ a b Clerks, City. "Civic Census". maps.calgary.ca. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
