Welcome to this week's battle of the communities!

This week we are taking a look at two amazing communities that both have incredible lakes and amenities. The sun was out this week and we started to get a taste of what is coming very soon in terms of a great summer. 

If you have ever been to either of these communities before, you know that they are both sought after and when you live here, your friends are sure to follow. We've seen this happen with our own clients as a group of them have all started to or already have moved into one of these two communities! I'm not going to say which one, as I want you to be the judge for yourself!

Let's meet this week's contenders:

On the east side of the Bow River, we have McKenzie Lake! It is well-regarded for its prestigious homes with private lake access, excellent shopping at hand, and access to the best of Calgary. The opportunities to live in McKenzie Lake won’t last long, so it’s best to grab the chances to live here when they arise. There are now over 14,000 people who make this their home. The community has been working hard to create a sense of belong here and that is evident in the number of people living here long term. Of those 14,000 residents, 70% have lived in McKenzie Lake for over 5 years! 

And on the West side of the Bow River we have Lake Bonavista! Lake Bonavista is a large community in Calgary’s southwest, first established and constructed in the early 1970s and 80s. Homes here feel more spread out, more relaxed with their boundaries with large amounts of room on either side of the house. Over 10,000 people live here in homes that vary in size and style. Most of the homes have a character from when they were built. They tend to be centred around the lake, which forms the basis of much of the community’s activities and events.

New Listing

216 Mckerrell Way SE, Calgary

$400,000 - 5 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,093 Sf

MLS® # C4292178

RE/MAX IREALTY INNOVATIONS

New Listing

835 Lake Placid Drive SE, Calgary

$1,165,000 - 5 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,502 Sf

MLS® # C4292663

RE/MAX FIRST

New Listing

14434 Mount Mckenzie Drive SE, Calgary

$399,900 - 5 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,021 Sf

MLS® # C4292678

RE/MAX FIRST

New Listing

#301 12505 Bonaventure Drive SE, Calgary

$349,900 - 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,442 Sf

MLS® # C4292726

CENTURY 21 ELEVATE REAL ESTATE

New Listing

2015 Lake Bonavista Drive SE, Calgary

$559,900 - 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,443 Sf

MLS® # C4292743

RE/MAX HOUSE OF REAL ESTATE

New Listing

20 Mount Alberta Green SE, Calgary

$699,900 - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,528 Sf

MLS® # C4291186

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE (CENTRAL)

New Listing

10 Mount Aberdeen Link SE, Calgary

$325,000 - 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,020 Sf

MLS® # C4292252

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE (CENTRAL)

13245 Bonaventure Drive SE, Calgary

$634,800 - 2 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,873 Sf

MLS® # C4292165

SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA

12215 Lake Erie Way SE, Calgary

$1,050,000 - 5 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,573 Sf

MLS® # C4290489

RE/MAX HOUSE OF REAL ESTATE

37 Mount Alberta View SE, Calgary

$989,900 - 3 Beds, 4 Baths, 2,648 Sf

MLS® # C4291940

RE/MAX FIRST

13015 Lake Twintree Road SE, Calgary

$675,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 2,037 Sf

MLS® # C4291954

RE/MAX LANDAN REAL ESTATE

20 Mckernan Court SE, Calgary

$415,000 - 4 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,056 Sf

MLS® # C4291181

REDLINE REAL ESTATE GROUP INC.

932 Lake Twintree Crescent SE, Calgary

$885,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 1,453 Sf

MLS® # C4291630

MAXWELL CAPITAL REALTY

149 Mount Sparrowhawk Place SE, Calgary

$669,000 - 5 Beds, 4 Baths, 2,163 Sf

MLS® # C4291498

GREATER CALGARY REAL ESTATE

142 Mount Douglas Point(e) SE, Calgary

$649,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 1,965 Sf

MLS® # C4290666

DIAMOND REALTY & ASSOCIATES LTD.

2311 Lake Fraser Green SE, Calgary

$289,900 - 2 Beds, 2 Baths, 948 Sf

MLS® # C4291807

RE/MAX LANDAN REAL ESTATE

141 Mount Allan Circle SE, Calgary

$379,900 - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,357 Sf

MLS® # C4291563

CIR REALTY

206 Mount Alberta Place SE, Calgary

$549,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 2,009 Sf

MLS® # C4291407

2% REALTY

75 Mount Allan Circle SE, Calgary

$369,900 - 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,130 Sf

MLS® # C4290569

CIR REALTY

40 Mount Robson Circle SE, Calgary

$858,900 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 2,353 Sf

MLS® # C4291114

REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS INC.

197 Mount Douglas Point(e) SE, Calgary

$599,999 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 2,356 Sf

MLS® # C4290416

CENTURY 21 BAMBER REALTY LTD.

140 Lake Lucerne Crescent SE, Calgary

$969,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 1,991 Sf

MLS® # C4291190

CIR REALTY

627 Lake Linnet Crescent SE, Calgary

$615,000 - 4 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,301 Sf

MLS® # C4290976

RE/MAX HOUSE OF REAL ESTATE

911 Lake Emerald Place SE, Calgary

$699,900 - 5 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,283 Sf

MLS® # C4290709

RE/MAX FIRST

#6610 11811 Lake Fraser Drive SE, Calgary

$400,000 - 2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,321 Sf

MLS® # C4288969

CENTURY 21 ELEVATE REAL ESTATE

3105 Lake Fraser Green SE, Calgary

$389,900 - 2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,255 Sf

MLS® # C4290401

ROYAL LEPAGE SOLUTIONS

#1209 11811 Lake Fraser Drive SE, Calgary

$179,900 - 1 Beds, 1 Baths, 601 Sf

MLS® # C4290682

CENTURY 21 BAMBER REALTY LTD.

322 Mountain Park Drive SE, Calgary

$710,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 2,140 Sf

MLS® # C4290142

CIR REALTY

414 Mount Douglas Green SE, Calgary

$648,800 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 2,556 Sf

MLS® # C4289983

GREATER PROPERTY GROUP

780 Lake Twintree Crescent SE, Calgary

$599,000 - 3 Beds, 4 Baths, 1,439 Sf

MLS® # C4290130

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE (MOUNTAIN VIEW)

12532 Lake Fraser Way SE, Calgary

$599,900 - 4 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,322 Sf

MLS® # C4284769

RE/MAX REALTY PROFESSIONALS

15435 Mckenzie Lake Way SE, Calgary

$795,000 - 3 Beds, 4 Baths, 2,504 Sf

MLS® # C4289655

RE/MAX HOUSE OF REAL ESTATE

244 Mount Victoria Place SE, Calgary

$799,900 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 2,326 Sf

MLS® # C4289930

RE/MAX FIRST

1007 Lake Arrow Way SE, Calgary

$750,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 1,827 Sf

MLS® # C4288047

CIR REALTY

68 Mckenna Way SE, Calgary

$439,999 - 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,020 Sf

MLS® # C4287795

REDLINE REAL ESTATE GROUP INC.

51 Lake Geneva Place SE, Calgary

$799,900 - 5 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,375 Sf

MLS® # C4288899

RE/MAX FIRST

704 Lake Lucerne Drive SE, Calgary

$799,900 - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,489 Sf

MLS® # C4288609

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE (MOUNTAIN VIEW)

56 Mount Kidd Point(e) SE, Calgary

$1,025,000 - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,056 Sf

MLS® # C4289512

RE/MAX REALTY PROFESSIONALS

86 Mount Kidd Gardens SE, Calgary

$874,900 - 5 Beds, 4 Baths, 2,615 Sf

MLS® # C4288477

REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS INC.

2307 Lake Bonavista Drive SE, Calgary

$569,000 - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,345 Sf

MLS® # C4288791

COLDWELL BANKER MOUNTAIN CENTRAL

#6609 11811 Lake Fraser Drive SE, Calgary

$239,900 - 2 Beds, 1 Baths, 748 Sf

MLS® # C4287930

REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS INC.

189 Mount Douglas Circle SE, Calgary

$679,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 2,300 Sf

MLS® # C4288007

2% REALTY

123 Mount Mckenzie Gardens SE, Calgary

$354,900 - 2 Beds, 4 Baths, 1,238 Sf

MLS® # C4288534

RE/MAX REALTY PROFESSIONALS

127 Mount Allan Circle SE, Calgary

$324,500 - 3 Beds, 4 Baths, 1,015 Sf

MLS® # C4288079

CIR REALTY

13127 Lake Arrow Road SE, Calgary

$544,999 - 4 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,756 Sf

MLS® # C4287715

RE/MAX REALTY PROFESSIONALS

120 Lake Bonavista Drive SE, Calgary

$579,500 - 5 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,195 Sf

MLS® # C4288042

CENTURY 21 BAMBER REALTY LTD.

848 Mckenzie Drive SE, Calgary

$455,000 - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,786 Sf

MLS® # C4287806

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE (CENTRAL)

13003 Bonaventure Drive SE, Calgary

$679,900 - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,616 Sf

MLS® # C4287548

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE (MOUNTAIN VIEW)