The community of Bowness is a beautiful place to live, work, and play. In the springtime flowers line the shop fronts, in the summer the park comes alive, and in the fall the community embraces every beautiful holiday. Most beautiful of all is Bowness in the wintertime. While others may see winter as a period of cold, dark days, in Bowness it is simply another beautiful season to be embraced. Wintertime is Bowness is safe and welcoming, offering small-town charm and accessibility unlike any other area of the city.
Here are our top 5 reasons for loving wintertime in Bowness:
Excellent Road & Pathway Maintenance: Arguably the worst part of the winter season is how difficult it makes traveling anywhere. Thankfully in Bowness, this complication is alleviated. The City does an excellent job plowing and salting the roads to make driving safe, as well as clearing main pathways of snow and ice. Since Bowness is close to two major hospitals and provides essential access to Highway One, roads are well-maintained. Calgary also has bylaws that require sidewalks to be cleared of ice, so walking in the community remains as safe as possible.
Walkability: Speaking of winter walking, Bowness is highly rated for walkability. This means that homes are close to public transit stops, essential services like gas stations and groceries, and community centers. Walkability makes this community highly accessible to those who may not have access to a vehicle, are not fully able-bodied, or people who just like to stretch their legs! How lovely to be able to walk to the shop around the corner in the height of winter, without needing to traverse the city in bad conditions.
Bowness Park Skating: Bowness Park is, arguably, it’s most beautiful in the wintertime. When the lagoon freezes over you can find people skating all day long on the lovingly maintained ice, or sipping a hot chocolate by one of the fire pits. The trees are covered in twinkly lights, making the space warm and inviting. The tradition of skating on the Bowness lagoon goes back to before Bowness Park, or the community of Bowness, was even created! Calgarians have been enjoying Bowness Park for generations. Now you get to be part of that history.
Proximity to The Mountains: If you’re looking for even more fun wintertime activities, Bowness is perfectly situated on the western edge of the city. Hop onto Highway 1 and you can be in the famous Rocky Mountains in under an hour. There you’ll find beautiful and world-renowned hiking trails, ski hills, winter lodges, hot springs, and so much more. If you regularly go to the mountains, Bowness is the best community to live in. Even on days you can’t get to the mountains, you’ll still be able to enjoy the view of them from your home.
Holiday Decorations & Lights: Last but certainly not least is how magical Bowness is in the wintertime. Every holiday is celebrated with lights and décor, making this community perfect to drive around and enjoy. It exudes small-town charm and feels like stepping back into the magic of holidays from years past. So many people who visit Bowness during the winter holiday season say it gave them a beautiful sense of nostalgia and peace; both things the world could use more of these days.
Visit Bowness in the winter, and if you’d like to experience this gorgeous community all year long, contact Ken Richter today at 403-630-6363 or Ken@KenRichter .com to find your Bowness home-sweet-home!
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