BOWNESS
Bownes is a long standing community that Calgary long ago grew to include. Located in the Bow River valley it provides easy access to downtown & the highway to Banff. Homes within the community vary from large newer river side estate homes recently built to replace the older smaller ones to an abundant of multi family styled housing. Bungalow styled homes of 800-1000 sq ft range dominate the housing choice in the community, but there is a wide varity from which to choose. Being an established community allows area residents to enjoy streets lined with towering trees, large parks & all kinds of & amenites. A major feature of the community is the Bowness park which is lage & mature with canoeing in the lagoon & canals in the summer to skating & bonfires in the winter. Due to it's excellent location many home owners are doing substantual renovations to their homes. Features of the community include:
-
Huge river side Bowness park with it's own large lagoon & canals
-
Several schools within the community
-
Quick access to downtown
-
Major shopping close by
-
Within minutes of the University of Calgary
-
Located beside Canada Olympic Park
-
Exellent public transit system