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🏡 McKenzie Lake – Southeast Calgary’s Premier Lake Community
McKenzie Lake is one of Calgary’s most distinctive and desirable suburban communities, known for its private freshwater lake, generous greenspace, and family-friendly lifestyle. Nestled in Southeast Calgary, this well-established neighbourhood offers an ideal blend of serene lakeside living and modern urban convenience.
🌅 Signature Feature – The Lake & Outdoor Lifestyle
At the heart of the community is McKenzie Lake itself — a 43-acre private lake, complete with sandy beach areas, parks, and year-round recreation. In the warmer months, residents swim, paddle, fish, enjoy beach volleyball, or simply relax along the shoreline. When winter arrives, the lake becomes a community hub for skating and hockey, set around fire pits and groomed ice surfaces.
Surrounding the lake are tennis courts, basketball courts, beach volleyball courts, paths, and tobogganing hills, providing endless outdoor activity options for all ages.
🛍️ Shopping, Dining & Daily Conveniences
McKenzie Lake enjoys excellent access to retail and services:
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South Trail Crossing (along 130 Ave SE) – major grocery, big-box stores, and dining.
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Nearby McKenzie Towne – charming shops, cafés, restaurants, and services.
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Shawnessy Towne Centre and Deerfoot Meadows – a short drive away for expanded retail, entertainment, and dining options.
Whether you need your morning coffee, weekly groceries, medical services, or a night out, everything is within a short drive or quick local trip.
📚 Schools – Excellent Options for Families
McKenzie Lake is very family-oriented with several local schools serving the community:
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McKenzie Lake School (CBE) – Public elementary.
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Mountain Park School – Middle school option (public).
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Cardinal Newman School – Separate (Catholic) K–9.
Close-by choices for older students include quality junior and senior high options just outside community boundaries.
🚆 Transit & Commuting
Residents enjoy easy access to downtown Calgary and surrounding employment centres via Deerfoot Trail and Stoney Trail. Transit service is available through Calgary Transit bus routes, with connections to major corridors and LRT stations — providing options for commuters and students.
Driving into downtown Calgary typically takes around 25–30 minutes depending on traffic.
🌳 Parks, Pathways & Nearby Nature
McKenzie Lake is framed by generous green space and pathways, perfect for walking, running, cycling, or simply enjoying fresh air. Just across the Bow River lies Fish Creek Provincial Park, one of North America’s largest urban provincial parks — offering forests, river pathways, and over 100 km of trails.
This proximity to natural spaces truly elevates the quality of life for outdoor enthusiasts.
👨👩👧👦 Community & Lifestyle
This area blends upscale residential living with strong community engagement. The McKenzie Lake Community Association and McKenzie Lake Residents Association organize programs, seasonal events, sports leagues, and recreational activities — from youth baseball and soccer to community dances and holiday celebrations.
Whether your clients are young families, professionals seeking lakeside tranquility close to the city, or downsizers looking for established landscaping and amenities, McKenzie Lake delivers a balanced, connected, and vibrant lifestyle that consistently draws attention in Calgary’s real estate market.