Chestermere homes and communities

Chestermere grew up around Chestermere Lake, a summer cottage spot that became a city in 2015. Today it sits right on Calgary’s eastern edge, so many residents work in the city while living by the water.

What Chestermere is like

The lake is the centre of town life in summer, with boating, paddleboarding and lakeside parks. Around it are established communities like Westmere and The Cove, and newer ones such as Kinniburgh, Rainbow Falls, Dawson’s Landing and Chelsea that have grown quickly in recent years.

Homes you’ll find

• Detached homes, most of them newer, including large lakefront properties.
• Duplexes and townhouses in the newer communities.
• Lakefront and lake-access homes, which come at a premium.

Getting around

Highway 1 (the Trans-Canada) and Chestermere Boulevard lead straight into Calgary’s east side, and Stoney Trail is close by. Most people drive to work in the city.

Everyday life

The Chestermere Recreation Centre has arenas and fitness facilities, and there’s golf nearby. Calgary’s East Hills shopping centre is just to the west, and the Peter Lougheed Centre and other Calgary hospitals are a short drive. Public schools are run by Rocky View Schools, and Catholic schools by the Calgary Catholic School District.

Who it suits

People who want lake living close to the city, families looking for a newer home near Calgary’s east side, and anyone who works in east or northeast Calgary.

Communities to look at

Lakefront and lake-area streets

Homes on or near Chestermere Lake, from older properties to large newer builds, many with water access.

Westmere and The Cove

Established communities near the lake with detached homes.

Kinniburgh, Rainbow Falls and Dawson's Landing

Newer communities with many recently built detached homes, duplexes and townhouses.

Chelsea

One of Chestermere's newest communities, still building out.