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McKenzie Lake Community Information

McKenzie Lake is a Calgary SE community that was originally built up in 1982. It was modelled after the popular Lake Bonavista ‘lake community’ project. Unique to McKenzie Lake is an island of homes that each have a waterfront location.

This large SE community has a population of around 14,000, and is an excellent choice for families looking for lots of activities. This community is excellently connected to greenspace, has exclusive access to McKenzie Lake recreation and events, and supremely located for weekend getaways to the mountains.

McKenzie Lake Location and Transportation

Map of community boundaries.

Distance to downtown: 20 minutes / 23.9 km via Deerfoot Trail.

Transit connection: Busses connect residents to Somerset LRT Station on the Red Line and to the 302 BRT, both taking residents to Downtown Calgary. The future Green Line LRT route will connect the community into Calgary’s light rail system.

Distance to Airport: 24 minutes / 34 km via Deerfoot Trail.

McKenzie Lake Schools

Level School District Grades Address Programming
Elementary McKenzie Lake School CBE K-4 16210 McKenzie Lake Way S.E. Regular
Elementary & Junior High Blessed Cardinal Newman School CCSD K-9 16201 McKenzie Lake Blvd SE Catholic
Elementary Deer Run School CBE K – 6 2127 146 Ave SE Regular
Junior High Mountain Park School CBE 5-9 312 Mt. Douglas Close SE Regular
Junior High Wilma Hansen School CBE 5-9 963 Queensland Dr SE Regular
High School Lord Beaverbrook CBE 10-12 9019 Fairmount Dr SE Regular
Advanced Placement (AP)
Arts-Centred
Dual Credit
Off-Campus Work Experience
High School Centennial High School CBE 10-12 55 Sun Valley Blvd SE Regular
Advanced Placement (AP)
Dual Credit
Off-Campus Work Experience

McKenzie Lake Health Access

Closest medical facilities:

  • South Health Medical Campus: 8 minutes / 6.5 km
  • Rockyview General Hospital: 17 minutes / 19.2 km

McKenzie Lake Shopping and Amenities

The community is served by the McKenzie Towne shopping area as well as the South Trail Crossing commercial district to the north.  Residents can also access the shopping located along Macleod Trail via Stoney Trail, only a few minutes away.

McKenzie Lake is one of Calgary’s popular ‘lake communities’, with a man-made lake at the centre of the community that all residents can enjoy for recreation.  The lake is maintained by the community association and acts as a gathering space for community events. Fishing in summer and ice skating in winter are popular family activities you can enjoy at the lake. Find out more about McKenzie Lake lifestyle here.

The community has great access to recreation of all sorts. It’s location on Stoney Trail means the Foothills and Rockies are closer than they are for most Calgarians – in just 30 minutes residents of McKenzie Lake can be in Bragg Creek and enjoying all the benefits of Kananaskis Provincial Park.

Closer to home, the community also is bordered by Fish Creek Provincial Park. This protected green space won’t be far from your doorstep for a run, cycle, or evening stroll. This space is one of the highlights of living in Calgary for all – and you’ll have it as your backyard!

 

Neighbouring Communities to McKenzie Lake

Not finding your dream property in McKenzie Lake?  Check out these nearby communities for more listings:

Cranston Listings New Brighton Listings
Copperfield Listings Auburn Bay Listings
Douglasdale/ Douglasglen Listings McKenzie Towne Listings

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