About Bowness
Bowness is located in Calgary’s northwest. It lies along the south bank of the Bow River Valley, directly below the bluffs of Silver Springs. At one time, the area was owned by James Hextall, an enterprising Englishman who planned to develop the area into an exclusive bedroom community. Hextall’s original ranch house was located in Bowness Park. In 1911, he donated some land to Calgary, including the Bowness Park and a three span steel bridge. In return, Calgary extended street car access to the area.
Bowness began to take off again after World War II, when the government provided 48 one acre plots to returning veterans, in an area known as the Soldiers' Settlement. Schools and churches were built and in 1947 two theatres were opened to serve the growing population. In 1948, Bowness became a village and elected its first mayor and councillors. A volunteer fire brigade was formed, a fire hall built, and other public services provided. The status of town was achieved in 1952.
Population growth was slow and it was not until 1964 that Bowness was annexed to Calgary. There are a number of schools in the area, including Bowness High School. Nearby Shouldice Pool and Athletic Park, Bowness Park, Edworthy Park, Bowmont Park and the city’s pathway system offer recreational opportunities for residents.
One of Calgary's most popular parks, Bowness Park, is popular for picnics, summer sports, ice skating in the winter, and boating. It is also part of the city's large pedestrian pathway network.
Bowness has recently undergone a number of changes. Their new area redevelopment plan (ARP) has led to new flags, cobblestone walks, landscaping and hanging flowers. This sprucing up has attracted a number of new businesses to the area, and the community association is actively involved in continuing this redevelopment, while ensuring that the community retains its distinct flavour.
Since Bowness was amalgamated, it has had to cope with a number of social issues. In part due to its origins as an autonomous community, Bowness is home to both wealthy and disadvantaged residents and is more socioeconomically diverse than many of Calgary's newest suburban neighborhoods. This diversity has contributed to some socioeconomic problems in the community (including crime). An example of this socioeconomic diversity can be seen in the difference in housing stock between the high-priced homes and properties along the Bow River, and the less expensive, former military housing just a few blocks away.
Bowness Listings
| All Listings | $200,000 - $300,000 | $300,000 - $400,000 |
| $400,000 - $500,000 | $500,000 - $600,000 | $700,000 - $800,000 |
| $800,000 - $900,000 | $900,000 - $1,000,000 | Over $1,000,000 |
Gorgeous New Custom Built Home Backing On To The Bow...
- Price:
- $2,990,000
- City:
- Calgary
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 6
- Type:
- Single Family
- MLS® #:
- C3511933
- Provider:
- Re/max Real Estate (central)
Gorgeous New Custom Built Home Backing On To The Bow River Offering A Wonderful Lifestyle For The Executive...
River Lot - Bow River 16,972 Sqf Lot Or .39 Of An Acre...
- Price:
- $1,588,800
- City:
- Calgary
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 4
- Type:
- Single Family
- MLS® #:
- C3520764
- Provider:
- Sotheby's International Realty Canada
River Lot - Bow River 16,972 Sqf Lot Or .39 Of An Acre Facing The Escarpment. One Of The Few True Private...
Buiders,developers Investors Alert !! Very Good Exposure,mixed...
- Price:
- $1,360,000
- City:
- Calgary
- Beds:
- 0
- Baths:
- 0
- Type:
- Single Family
- MLS® #:
- C3516412
- Provider:
- Maxwell Capital Realty
Buiders,developers Investors Alert !! Very Good Exposure,mixed Commercial And Residential 18000sqft Vacant...
A Breathtaking Bungalow Situated On Bow Cr. This Custom...
- Price:
- $929,000
- City:
- Calgary
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 4
- Type:
- Single Family
- MLS® #:
- C3522848
- Provider:
- Royal Lepage Foothills
A Breathtaking Bungalow Situated On Bow Cr. This Custom Built Bungalow Has Many Features And The Design...
Motivated Sellers Make An Offer!! Inner City Country...
- Price:
- $879,900
- City:
- Calgary
- Beds:
- 4
- Baths:
- 3
- Type:
- Single Family
- MLS® #:
- C3515680
- Provider:
- Re/max Real Estate (central)
Motivated Sellers Make An Offer!! Inner City Country Living!! Very Large 2800 Sq.ft. 4/5 Bedroom Traditional...
The Possibilities Are Endless With This Incredible...
- Price:
- $799,900
- City:
- Calgary
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 1
- Type:
- Single Family
- MLS® #:
- C3520285
- Provider:
- Maxwell City Central
The Possibilities Are Endless With This Incredible 1.86 Acre Parcel Located Within The Calgary City Limits....
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Listing information last updated on May 20th, 2012 at 3:00am.
