Calgary communities

Bowness

At a glance

For sale
65
Median ask
$740,000
Parkland
12%
Bus stops
86
Schools
9

Community facts

People

Population
11,149
Dwellings
5,398
Density
2,358/ km²

Place

Area
5.63km²
Sector
Northwest
Structure
1950s

Character

Established
1911
Community association
Bowness Community Association

Sources: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census · City of Calgary Open Data · Updated July 9, 2026

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Market

Market snapshot

Recent activity

New this week
14
New this month
18
Price cuts
25

In the neighbourhood

Livability

Green space & getting around

Parkland
12%
Natural area
2%
Tree canopy
23%
Off-leash areas
1
Pathways & trails
15km
Bike routes
18km
C-Train stations
0
Bus stops
86

Schools

  • Belvedere Parkway SchoolElementary (Public)
  • Bowcroft SchoolElementary (Public)
  • Bowness High SchoolSenior High (Public)
  • Calgary German Language School SocietyJunior High/Senior High
  • Our Lady of the Assumption SchoolElementary/Junior High (Separate)
  • River Valley SchoolElementary
  • Start OutreachSenior High (Public)
  • Thomas B. Riley SchoolJunior High (Public)
  • Wood's Homes SchoolJunior High/Senior High (Public)

Culture & heritage

Historic resources
9

Home to the Mainstreet Bowness BIA

Development

Development

Bowness — common questions

How many homes are for sale in Bowness?
There are currently 65 homes for sale in Bowness.
What is the typical asking price in Bowness?
The median asking price across the 65 homes for sale in Bowness is $740,000.
Which part of Calgary is Bowness in?
Bowness is in the Northwest sector of Calgary.
How big is Bowness?
Bowness covers about 5.6 square kilometres.
Which communities border Bowness?
Bowness borders Greenwood/Greenbriar, Medicine Hill, Montgomery, Patterson, Scenic Acres, Silver Springs, Valley Ridge, Varsity, and Wildwood.
Does Bowness have a Business Improvement Area?
Yes — Bowness is served by the Mainstreet Bowness BIA.
How many historic resources are in Bowness?
Bowness has 9 historic resources on the City of Calgary's heritage inventory.
Is Bowness good for walking and cycling?
Bowness has 18 km of bike routes and 15 km of pathways and trails.

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Sources & notes

Livability figures (transit, parks, schools, culture) — City of Calgary Open Data, refreshed periodically. Approximate; may not reflect the most recent changes.

Sold & market figures — compiled from MLS® sold data for this community; not the MLS® HPI. Recently sold records may be revised as they're finalized.