Calgary SE · 20 minutes from central Calgary
Bonavista Downs Moving Company
VC Movers is a moving company in Bonavista Downs, Calgary: residential, apartment, condo, commercial and senior moves, plus packing, piano and long-distance. Bonavista Downs is Established in 1973 as Lake Bonavista Downs and fully built by 1982; 99% of homes date from 1961-1980 and the population has fallen from a 1982 peak of 1,474.. The housing here is 1970s bungalows only, on streets named after the Great Lakes; 2021 census: 99% single-detached across 345 dwellings, with 83% of households owning.. So we are here every week.
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Two movers and a truck cost $130/hr; three movers cost $170/hr and four cost $230/hr. Add one truck hour, with a two-hour minimum of work.
Tell us about your Bonavista Downs address before booking: enter from Anderson Road; the Bow Bottom Trail entrance at Lake Michigan Drive has a bus trap that only Calgary Transit buses can cross, so the truck must never try to use it.
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A moving company in Bonavista Downs, Calgary: what to expect
First, one thing to know about Bonavista Downs before you book. Enter from Anderson Road; the Bow Bottom Trail entrance at Lake Michigan Drive has a bus trap that only Calgary Transit buses can cross, so the truck must never try to use it..
Bonavista Downs is a 0.6 square kilometre pocket of 1970s bungalows, so most of our jobs here are estate clear-outs and downsizing moves after forty-plus years in one house.
Your address is 20 minutes from central Calgary, so that drive sits inside the single truck hour on the quote. As a result, you never pay it twice and never at the hourly rate in both directions.
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Moving in Bonavista Downs, Calgary: the details that matter
Streets, parking and the truck
The community is a compact grid of 1970s bungalow streets named after lakes, including Lake Huron Crescent, Lake Ontario Drive, Lake Michigan Road and Lake Michigan Drive SE. Streets are wide with front driveways where we back in; the Bow Bottom Trail bus trap blocks vehicle entry, so we come in off Anderson Road.
The homes and buildings here
Of 345 dwellings in 2021, 99% were built 1961-1980, and 99% are single-detached houses: 1970s bungalows with attached or front garages and full basements, many still with original layouts. There are no apartments, row houses or elevators, so every job is a single-family house move with one basement stair.
Who moves in Bonavista Downs
Bonavista Downs had 830 residents in 2021, down from 1,474 in 1982, with 18% over 65; 83% of its 345 households own and only 7% of residents moved in the past year. Our typical job is a long-time owner leaving an original bungalow to a young family or an estate sale.
One tip for your Bonavista Downs move
Original bungalows here often have a single-car garage and a driveway that fits one vehicle: move your car onto the street the night before so we can back the truck to the garage door for the appliances and basement load.
Planning your move around bonavista village shopping plaza
Share the pickup and delivery addresses when you request your Bonavista Downs quote. The local routes include Anderson Road, Bow Bottom Trail, Lake Michigan Road SE, Lake Ontario Drive SE; the exact entrance and loading space matter as much as the destination.
- Describe the property and each floor being moved. Local housing includes 1970s bungalows only, on streets named after the Great Lakes; 2021 census: 99% single-detached across 345 dwellings, with 83% of households owning; note stairs, narrow doors and furniture that needs taking apart.
- Confirm the agreed truck parking point at both addresses. Tell us whether loading is from the street, a driveway or a building bay and get any required permission before the move.
- Moving between Bonavista Downs and Lake Bonavista and Maple Ridge? Include both access arrangements and possession times in the quote request.
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Questions
Questions about moving companies in Bonavista Downs, Calgary
How much do movers cost in Bonavista Downs?
Rates at Bonavista Downs addresses are $130/hr for two movers and a truck, $170/hr for three and $230/hr for four. Then add one truck hour, which covers the drive of 20 minutes from central Calgary. Two-hour minimum; the rate also includes blankets, dollies, wrap and basic disassembly.
How does the housing in Bonavista Downs affect a move?
Of 345 dwellings in 2021, 99% were built 1961-1980, and 99% are single-detached houses: 1970s bungalows with attached or front garages and full basements, many still with original layouts. There are no apartments, row houses or elevators, so every job is a single-family house move with one basement stair.
What should I tell you about my Bonavista Downs address?
The access. Enter from Anderson Road; the Bow Bottom Trail entrance at Lake Michigan Drive has a bus trap that only Calgary Transit buses can cross, so the truck must never try to use it. So mention it on the first call, and then we size the crew for it.
How long does a move in Bonavista Downs take?
The housing here is 1970s bungalows only, on streets named after the Great Lakes; 2021 census: 99% single-detached across 345 dwellings, with 83% of households owning. So once everything is boxed, a two-bedroom usually runs 4-6 hours, while a three-bedroom runs 6-9.
Do I pay for the drive to Bonavista Downs?
Not separately. Your drive of 20 minutes from central Calgary sits inside the single truck hour on every quote. So we never bill the drive at the hourly rate in both directions.
What is a useful moving tip for Bonavista Downs?
Original bungalows here often have a single-car garage and a driveway that fits one vehicle: move your car onto the street the night before so we can back the truck to the garage door for the appliances and basement load.
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