McKenzie Lake
McKenzie Lake was Calgary's second-built lake community (the late 1980s) and the housing stock now reads as mature — large trees, established lawns, and lots running 45 to 60 feet wide. The 43-acre lake sits at the centre of the community with private beach access for all McKenzie Lake homeowners, and the original demographic of families is now cycling into a second generation of buyers.
Pricing has trended steadily upward: detached entry runs $700K-$900K, and the larger walkout homes backing onto the lake or the Bow River escarpment clear $1.4M-$1.8M. The combination of Bow River pathway access and Fish Creek Provincial Park frontage is matched only by Cranston.
Fish Creek Provincial Park borders the southern edge — Canada's second-largest urban park. The Bow River pathway runs along the west; the community lake itself is private to homeowners, with two beach areas and a residents-only clubhouse.
McKenzie Lake School (K-6), Mountain Park School (K-6), Bishop O'Byrne High School. The South Health Campus and YMCA at Brookfield Residential are both 6 minutes north.
McKenzie Towne's main street and Mahogany Village Market are both close. 130 Avenue SE retail strip handles big-box needs; Seton is a seven-minute drive.
Where McKenzie Lake sits
Properties on the market today
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