Located to the south of Fish Creek, the community of Shawnessy was established in 1981. The community got its name from the British settler Samuel Shw, who built a log house in the area that dates back to 1882. Today, the community's northern boundary is formed by Shawnessy Boulevard, while the southern boundary is formed by 162 Avenue, the eastern boundary is formed by Macleod Trail and the western boundary is formed by 14 Street.

Those who are interested in living in the Shawnessy community will find that the community consists primarily of single-family housing. Nonetheless, the area has enjoyed some commercial development, such as the Shawnessy Town Centre located at the eastern edge of the community. Residents also enjoy direct access to the Downtown area thanks to the Shawnessy LRT station and the MacLeod Trail. Closer to home, residents may use the community association facilities, which house meeting rooms, an indoor fireplace, a kitchen and a gym and is capable of holding up to 120 people within the main hall. They may also utilize the association's tennis courts and outdoor skating rink.

Elementary-aged children whose parents are interested in homes for sale in the Shawnessy community may attend the public school of Janet Johnstone or Sundance, both of which offer French Immersion programs. Janet Johnstone serves only Kindergarten and 1st grade students, while Sundance serves 2nd through 6th grade students. The Catholic elementary schools of Father Doucet, Mother Teresa and St. Gerard also serve the area, with the latter offering a French Immersion program. Public junior high schools serving the Shawnessy community include Robert Warren, Harold Panabaker and Elboya, with Harold Panabaker and Elboya offering French Immersion programs. Harold Panabaker is also unique in that it only serves 7th and 8th grade students, while Elboya serves only 9th grade students. Catholic junior high schools serving the area include Our Lady of Peace and Ecole St. Matthew. The public high schools of Centennial and Dr. E.P. Scarlet, the latter of which offers a French Immersion program, also serve the area, as does the Catholic high school of Bishop O'Byrne.  Show Less...