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Bowness, Calgary: community guide and homes for sale
Measured from its centre, Bowness is 10.8 km from Calgary City Hall; the community covers 5.63 km² of northwest Calgary. Its neighbours are Greenwood/Greenbriar, Medicine Hill, Montgomery and Patterson.
In the 2021 Census, the largest shares of its homes were built between 1961 and 1980 (48%) and before 1961 (27%), and the main dwelling types are single-detached houses (42%) and apartments in buildings under five storeys (26%). That year 10,770 people lived here in 5,060 households. Immigrants made up 17% of residents (Calgary: 33%); the median household income for 2020 was $72,000, against $98,000 for Calgary; 52% of households owned their home (Calgary: 69%).
The nearest CTrain station is Dalhousie, 2.2 km from the community boundary; 11 transit routes stop here. 10 schools are inside the boundary, among them Belvedere Parkway School, Bowcroft School and Bowness High School. Park sites listed by the City here include Bonnie Laing Park, Bowglen Park and Bowness Park.
This page brings together the 2021 Census profile, schools, transit and links to official crime statistics for Bowness, with live homes for sale at the bottom. Every number shows its source and date in the Sources section.
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- 10,770residents (2021 Census)
- 5,060households
- $72,000median household income (2020)Calgary: $98,000
- 2.1people per household (average)Calgary: 2.6
- 52%of households own their homeCalgary: 69%
- 42%of homes are single-detachedCalgary: 55%
Where it is
- Northwest Quadrant
- Established City of Calgary status
- 11 transit routes with stops here
- 10 schools inside the boundary
- 92% speak English most often at home
- 17% immigrants (2021 Census)
People and households
Census figures are from 2021 and describe the community as it was then.
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Homes and buildings
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Getting around
Bus and CTrain routes with stops in the community
- 1 Bowness/Forest Lawn
- 26 Sarcee Trail Crosstown
- 40 Crowfoot Station/North Hill
- 53 Brentwood Station/Greenwood
- 721 Bowness/ Valley Ridge
- 722 Bowness/ Tuscany Ravine
- 724 Bowness/Tuscany North
- 725 Bowness/Silver Springs
- 726 Bowness/Tuscany North
- 728 Bowness/Cougar Ridge
- 896 LOA/ Bowness/ Valley Ridge
63 transit stops · Current schedules: Calgary Transit
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Schools
Schools located in Bowness, from City of Calgary open data. Designations depend on the exact address and grade and change from year to year: check the CBE school finder and the Calgary Catholic school finder before you buy.
| School | Grades | Board / authority |
|---|---|---|
| Public | ||
| Belvedere Parkway School | Elementary | Calgary Board of Education (CBE) |
| Bowcroft School | Elementary | Calgary Board of Education (CBE) |
| Bowness High School | Senior High | Calgary Board of Education (CBE) |
| Thomas B. Riley School | Junior High | Calgary Board of Education (CBE) |
| Wood's Homes School | Junior High/Senior High | Calgary Board of Education (CBE) |
| Catholic | ||
| Our Lady of the Assumption School | Elementary/Junior High | Calgary Catholic School District |
| Independent (private) | ||
| Calgary German Language School Society | Junior High/Senior High | Calgary German Language School Society |
| Renfrew Educational Services-Bowness Centre | Unknown | Renfrew Educational Services Society |
| River Valley School | Elementary | River Valley School Society |
| River Valley School ECS | Unknown | River Valley School Society |
Crime and safety data
The Calgary Police Service publishes crime and disorder statistics for every Calgary community, updated monthly, on its Community Safety Dashboard and crime map. We link to the official source rather than republishing the figures here.
Open Calgary Police Service crime statistics
Reported crime describes incidents, not the personal risk at any address. For questions about a specific street, the Calgary Police Service non-emergency line is 403-266-1234.
Sources and dates
- City of Calgary Open Data, Community District Boundaries (surr-xmvs). Retrieved 2026-10-30.
- City of Calgary Open Data, 2021 Federal Census Population and Dwellings by Community (f9wk-wej9). Retrieved 2026-10-30.
- City of Calgary Open Data, 2021 Federal Census Families and Households by Community (msjx-5ygv). Retrieved 2026-10-30.
- The City of Calgary (2023), Community Profiles, 2021 Census of Canada (Statistics Canada, Community Data Program). Retrieved 2026-10-30.
- Calgary Police Service, Crime Statistics and Community Safety Dashboard. Retrieved 2026-10-30.
- City of Calgary Open Data, Schools (fd9t-tdn2). Retrieved 2026-10-30.
- City of Calgary Open Data, Calgary Transit Stops by Route Cross Reference (pm3p-838w). Retrieved 2026-10-30.
- City of Calgary Open Data, Transit LRT Stations (2axz-xm4q). Retrieved 2026-10-30.
- Active listings on bergestate.com from the REALTOR.ca DDF® feed (CREA). Retrieved 2026-10-30.
- City of Calgary Open Data, Parks Sites (kami-qbfh). Retrieved 2026-10-30.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – City of Calgary and the Open Government Licence – Alberta. Adapted from Statistics Canada data; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Listing data © CREA, REALTOR.ca DDF®.
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Living in Bowness
Where it is. Bowness is an established inner-city community in northwest Calgary, about 10.8 km from City Hall, and covers 5.6 km². It borders Greenwood/Greenbriar, Medicine Hill, Montgomery and Patterson.
When it was built. At the 2021 Census, the largest share of homes (48%) had been built from 1961 to 1980. 75% were built before 1981 and 10% after 2000.
Homes. In 2021 the mix was 42% single-detached houses, 26% apartments in low-rise buildings and 14% semi-detached houses. 52% of households owned their home (Calgary: 69%).
People. The community had 10,770 residents in 5,060 households in 2021. Households averaged 2.1 people (Calgary: 2.6), and 15% of residents were under 15.
Parks. The City lists 40 park sites here, including Bonnie Laing Park and Bowglen Park.
Schools. 11 schools are inside the boundary, including Belvedere Parkway School (CBE), Bowcroft School (CBE) and Bowness High School (CBE). Designations depend on the address, so check the CBE and Calgary Catholic school finders.
Getting around. 11 transit routes stop here. The nearest CTrain station is Dalhousie station, about 2.2 km away. In 2021, 78% of employed residents drove to work, 8% took transit and 4% walked (Calgary: 77%, 9% and 4%).
Bowness: frequently asked questions
Where is Bowness in Calgary?
Bowness is an established inner-city community in northwest Calgary, about 10.8 km from City Hall, and covers 5.6 km². It borders Greenwood/Greenbriar, Medicine Hill, Montgomery and Patterson.
What kind of homes are in Bowness?
In 2021 the mix was 42% single-detached houses, 26% apartments in low-rise buildings and 14% semi-detached houses.
Are there schools in Bowness?
11 schools are inside the boundary, including Belvedere Parkway School (CBE), Bowcroft School (CBE) and Bowness High School (CBE). Designations depend on the address, so check the CBE and Calgary Catholic school finders.
Is there a CTrain station in Bowness?
No. 11 transit routes stop here. The nearest CTrain station is Dalhousie station, about 2.2 km away.
When was Bowness built?
At the 2021 Census, the largest share of homes (48%) had been built from 1961 to 1980. 75% were built before 1981 and 10% after 2000.
Buying in Bowness: our local take
As of November 4, 2026, our site shows 68 homes for sale in Bowness. Median asking prices: detached houses $769,900 (28); semi-detached and duplexes $829,950 (22); townhouses $292,450 (10); condos and apartments $207,450 (8). These are asking prices from the REALTOR.ca DDF® feed, not sale prices; ask us for recent sold prices.
What we like
- 11 schools are inside the boundary.
- Green space: the City lists 40 park sites here.
- A real mix of homes: single-detached houses, apartments in low-rise buildings and semi-detached houses.
- 11 bus and CTrain routes stop in the community.
What to weigh up
- Most homes are older (75% built before 1981), so budget for updates and a thorough inspection.
- Infill building continues on older lots, so expect construction nearby at some point.
- Prices vary a lot by street, home type and age, so compare recent sales on similar homes.
- Check the land use district before you plan to build, renovate or add a suite.
Who it suits
Buyers who want a choice of home types in one community: first-time buyers in a townhouse or condo, and families in a detached or semi-detached home.
Commute and getting around
Bus routes here include route 1 (Bowness/Forest Lawn) and route 26 (Sarcee Trail Crosstown). The nearest CTrain station is Dalhousie station. City Hall is about 10.8 km away.
Before you make an offer
- For condos and townhouses, read the reserve fund study, the bylaws and recent board minutes.
- For an older home, budget for the inspection, a sewer line scope and the electrical panel.
- Ask for the real property report and check the land use district for the lot.
- If there is a suite, confirm it is a legal suite with City permits.
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Homes for sale in Bowness
Current listings as of November 4, 2026 (Mountain Time), from the REALTOR.ca DDF® feed on this site. Asking prices, not sale prices. Updated daily.
- Detached house 28
- Semi-detached / duplex 22
- Townhouse (row) 10
- Apartment / condo 8
There are currently 83 homes for sale in Bowness, Calgary on the MLS® system, and this page updates automatically every day from the REALTOR.ca DDF® feed. Asking prices range from $150,000 to $1,799,900, with a median list price of $694,000. The mix includes 28 houses, 22 duplexes and 10 townhomes, plus other property types. Homes range from 1 to 5 bedrooms. 8 listings came on the market in the last seven days. Use the filters below to narrow the search by price, bedrooms, bathrooms and property type. We at the Berg Estate Team, eXp Realty, can arrange showings in Bowness, pull recent comparable sales and help you write a competitive offer. Want to hear about new Bowness listings first? Set up a free alert with Home Finder.
$2,450,000
4523 73 Street Northwest
Bowness, Calgary
- 80,729 sq ft
Listed by Homecare Realty Ltd.
$2,450,000
4320 75 Street Northwest
Bowness, Calgary
Listed by RE/MAX Realty Professionals
$2,300,000
147716 Bowness Road Northwest
Bowness, Calgary
- 8,800 sq ft
Listed by Royal LePage Benchmark
$2,250,000
4340 73 Street Northwest
Bowness, Calgary
- 11,852 sq ft
Listed by Michael Fleming Realty Corp.
$1,750,000
32 Bow Village Crescent Northwest
Bowness, Calgary
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,519 sq ft
Listed by Real Estate Professionals Inc.
$1,199,950
7728 Bowness Road Northwest
Bowness, Calgary
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 785 sq ft
Listed by Century 21 Bravo Realty
$995,000
8520 48 Avenue Northwest
Bowness, Calgary
Listed by Century 21 Bamber Realty LTD.
Listing data last updated November 4, 2026 1:48 pm.
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