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| Place | Bowness |
| Type | Urban Community |
| Province / Territory | Alberta (AB) |
| Location | Calgary |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 51.086667 |
| Longitude | -114.181944 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | T3B |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | IAHYZ |
Bowness is a urban community in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Bowness is located at 51.0867°N, 114.1819°W.
Bowness rests upon a broad, elevated terrace overlooking the Bow River, where the horizon is defined by the distant prominence of Nose Hill. It lies 9.8 km west-north-west of Calgary, AB (from Calgary, AB: bearing 298°T), and is situated 4.1 km east-south-east of Keith. The air here holds a crisp, kinetic quality, carrying the scent of damp stone and pine as the current pulls steadily eastward. At dusk, the light stretches thin and pale across the open ground, turning the river into a ribbon of hammered silver that cuts through the quiet elevation of the land. Nearby, the landscape remains anchored by the expanse of Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, situated 15 km away, while the distant presence of Glenmore Reservoir lies 12 km from the heart of the neighborhood. Originally established as a distinct village before becoming a neighborhood of Calgary, Bowness retains a character shaped by its rugged topography and the presence of the water. The local economy and daily life move with a steady, pragmatic grace, reflecting a history that once prioritized recreation and outdoor gathering along the riverbanks. Residents often look toward the northern rise of Nose Hill, a landmark that anchors the north side of the city and defines the local skyline. The pace of Bowness feels deliberate, marked by the sound of wind moving through the valley and the persistent, low-frequency hum of the Bow River navigating its bed.
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Explore Bowness, Alberta, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.086667, -114.181944. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Bowness includes the postal code (T3B), telephone area code (403, 587, 780, 825, 368). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Bowness is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |