Bonavista Downs
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 1970s bungalow house located inside of Bonavista Downs | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SE |
| Ward | 14 |
| Established | 1973 |
| 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 west 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.
Bonavista Downs features its own community hall and community association, and is a part of the Federation of Calgary Communities.[5][6]
Community boundaries
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
Bonavista Downs was established as a community in 1973.[5] It was originally titled under the name of "Lake Bonavista Downs", with it being changed at an unknown date.[7]
By the year 1982, the entire neighborhood had been developed.[8]
Transit
Calgary Transit bus route 29 runs through the neighborhood, providing transit connections to Anderson CTrain Station and Deer Ridge/Queensland respectively.[9]
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.[10]
Population and demographics
Population
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.[11]
| Year | Population | Year | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 437 | 2014 | 956 |
| 1978 | 1301 | 2015 | 971 |
| 1983 | 1408 | 2016 | 923 |
| 1988 | 1454 | 2017 | 911 |
| 1993 | 1342 | 2018 | 919 |
| 1999 | 1107 | 2019 | 928 |
| 2004 | 1021 | 2021 | 830 |
Bonavista Downs had a peak population of 1474 in the year 1982,[12] representing a population change of -43.69%.
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Income
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
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]
Crime
| Year | Crime Rate (/100) |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 0.8 |
| 2019 | 3.1 |
| 2020 | 0.7 |
| 2021 | 1.1 |
| 2022 | 0.4 |
| 2023 | 1.1 |
| 2024 | 1.3 |
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f page, Information. "Bonavista Downs profile". www.calgary.ca. Archived from the original on 2025-06-28. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ page, Information. "Ward and community map". www.calgary.ca. Archived from the original on 2025-06-28. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ page, Topic landing. "Community Profiles". www.calgary.ca. Archived from the original on 2025-06-28. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ a b "Community Boundaries | Open Calgary". data.calgary.ca. Archived from the original on 2025-06-28. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ a b c "Bonavista Downs Community Association". Federation of Calgary Communities. Archived from the original on 2025-06-28. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ Downs, Bonavista. "Welcome to Bonavista Downs". Welcome to Bonavista Downs. Archived from the original on 2025-08-10. Retrieved 2025-09-17.
- ^ "1978 Calgary Transit System Map" (PDF). Transit Spotlight. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2025-09-09. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ CAI. "Calgary Imagery". maps.calgary.ca. Archived from the original on 2025-09-13. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
- ^ "Calgary Transit 29 bus - Calgary". transitapp.com. Archived from the original on 2025-06-28. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "Bonavista Downs neighborhood in Calgary". Walk Score. Archived from the original on 2025-06-28. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ a b Clerks, City. "Civic Census". maps.calgary.ca. Archived from the original on 2025-06-28. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ a b "Historical Civic Census by Community (1968–1997) | Open Calgary". data.calgary.ca. Archived from the original on 2025-09-12. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
- ^ "Data". data.calgarypolice.ca. Archived from the original on 2024-11-08. Retrieved 2025-09-17.
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