Bayview is a small

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neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of

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. It is located on a peninsula on the southern shore of

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. One of the lake's two

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s is located in this community. Bayview was established in 1967. It is represented in the

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by the Ward 11 councillor

History

Bayview was developed by Alcan Design Homes, a subsidiary of

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. All homes were design by Alcan, and Shirley C. Ireland of Colleen Interiors assisted buyers with interior decoration. The first lot in Bayview, 1924 Bay Shore, was sold to Bill Dickie."Dickie chooses first lot in Bayview." ''Calgary Herald'', 11 February 1967 p. 23. Homes were ready for occupancy in January 1968. The predominant architectural style is

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, although there are also

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, Tudor, and

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homes. All houses have front garages and there are no laneways.

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Bayview had a population of living in dwellings, a 5.2% increase from its 2011 population of . With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2012. It is one of Calgary's wealthiest communities, with residents having a

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of $184,383 in 2000 (the highest in the city). As of 2000, 15.1% of the residents were

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s. All buildings were

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s, and none of the housing was used for

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Education

The community is served by Nellie McClung Elementary and John Ware Junior High

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s as well as by the St. Benedict Elementary (catholic), none of which are actually located within Bayview itself.

Commercial

The Glenmore Landing strip mall shopping centre is located off the southeast corner of the community and is its closest retail operation.

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