West Vancouver
West Vancouver on the North Shore
The Canadian City of West Vancouver in the Province of British Columbia is a member municipality of Metro Vancouver, the Greater Vancouver Regional District Government. West Vancouver is northwest of the City of Vancouver on the north shore of English Bay and adjoins the municipality of North Vancouver across the Capilano River to the east where the Lions Gate Bridge over the Burrard Inlet connects both North and West Vancouver to Vancouver to the south.
The 2011 Census reported a West Vancouver population of 42,694, virtually unchanged from 42,131 in 2006, 22 percent aged 65 or older compared to 13 percent for the remainder of the province. What Canadians call “visible minorities,” mostly Asian, also account for 22 percent.
History
Captain George Vancouver and his crew from HMS Discovery were the first Europeans to chart Burrard Inlet in June 1792. Many more Europeans came in the mid-19th Century Fraser River Gold Rush, and by the 1860s large-scale logging operations were underway on the North Shore.
In 1909 the West Vancouver Transportation Company formed to operate regular ferry service across the inlet to Vancouver Harbour, in 1911 the Presbyterian Church at Dundarave established the first primary school in West Vancouver, and in 1912 West Vancouver separated from North Vancouver and incorporated as a municipality of about 1,500 citizens. In November 1938, the Lions Gate Bridge opened, and extensive population growth followed in the community previously accessible from Vancouver by ferry only. Some West Vancouver homes date to the 1920s and ’30s, but most are from the 1970s on.
Transportation
Transit and transport services are important to this relatively remote part of Metro Vancouver. The Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal at the western starting point of the Trans-Canada Highway is a main connection between the mainland and Vancouver Island. The Trans-Canada Highway continues east from Horseshoe Bay through West Vancouver into North Vancouver, over the Second Narrows Bridge through Eastside Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, and points east to Atlantic Canada. Highway 99 runs concurrently with the Trans-Canada Highway as far as Taylor Way, where it diverges to the south and crosses the Lions Gate Bridge into Vancouver, Richmond, Delta, and points south to the USA.
The TransLink SkyTrain, the Metro Vancouver rail transit system, has not reached West Vancouver, but the Blue Bus, which began in 1912 and claims to be North America’s oldest municipal system in continuous operation, is part of the TransLink network under the ownership of the municipality. Blue Bus is one of two such contracting bus companies in Metro Vancouver; transfers are free between Blue Buses and other TransLink buses.
Information Links:
http://www.westvanchamber.com
http://westvancouver.ca/
http://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation
http://westvancouver.ca/government/bylaws-strategies-reports/strategies-plans/official-community-plan
Park Royal Shopping Centre
On Marine Drive, West Vancouver’s main commercial drag, near the Lions Gate Bridge to Vancouver, the Park Royal Shopping Centre was Canada’s first in 1950. Enclosed in 1962 and expanded in 1978 and 2013, this mall of several department stores and hundreds of retailers large and small is a major regional Blue Bus and TransLink terminal.
Recreation
West Vancouver has an 18-hole golf course, a pool, an ice rink, basketball and tennis courts, skateboard zones, and numerous landscaped public parks. Cypress Provincial Park, a 2010 Winter Olympics venue mostly within municipal limits, has mountain biking trails and a large ski/snowboard facility. Cypress Mountain became popular with skiers and mountain cyclists in the 1970s and 1980s. Whytecliff Park near Horseshoe Bay is one of the best places in Western Canada for scuba diving.
New West Vancouver Live MLS Listings
West Vancouver on the North Shore
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730 FAIRMILE Road in West Vancouver: British Properties House for sale : MLS®# R2753642
730 FAIRMILE Road West Vancouver V7S 1R2 
$35,888,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2753642
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 11
- Floor Area:
- 14,759 sq. ft.
British Properties Estate newly completed, private, amazing city, mountain & harbour views on .636 acre & 14,759 SF on 4 levels. Dual foyer staircases, living/dining areas w/limestone & marble FP, gourmet kitch, quartzite counters, Miele & Sub-Zero appls, bkfst bar & EA, prep kitch, pantry & adj family rm w/limestone & quartzite FP, secondary master, heated terrace, lounge & pool. Mezzanine leads to kid’s lounge/study, laundry, 4 ensuited bedrms w/walk-ins, main master w/walk-in, ensuite, office & 2 priv terraces. Down incl wet bar, lounge & wine rm, exercise, media/theatre, rec-games rm & nanny’s rm, bath w/sauna & steam rm & add’l guest rm, ½-size indoor bsktball court &/or ballet studio, walkway to indoor pool. Elevator, heated drive, Crestron, AC, HRV & 4-car garage. Beyond impressive! More detailsListed by Rennie & Associates Realty - Jason Soprovich
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
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640 GLENMAROON Road in West Vancouver: British Properties House for sale : MLS®# R2713901
640 GLENMAROON Road West Vancouver V7S 1P6
$19,990,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2713901
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 11
- Floor Area:
- 11,859 sq. ft.
Completed in 2021 - designed by Laura Agnew Designs. This world class 11,859sqft estate has 7 bdrm suites and 11 bathrms. Situated on a .6 acre lot. This contemporary home is exquisitely appointed & features a gourmet kitchen + spice kitchen. Imported Italian custom cabinetry, a Cornue stove, Italian marble walls & flooring throughout, manicured gardens, an exquisite covered outdoor dining area & kitchen which make it a perfect entertaining space complete w/ water features, pool & hot tub. The opulent finishes & design create an incredibly upscale residence w/ a resort style setting. The British Property location, size of the home, exterior living space, 4 car garage, multi car driveway & porte cochere, elevator, sports court area, media room & spa amenities. Sensational living! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
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2929 MATHERS Avenue in West Vancouver: Altamont House for sale in "Altamount" : MLS®# R2756433
2929 MATHERS Avenue West Vancouver V7V 2J7
$19,990,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2756433
- Bedrooms:
- 10
- Bathrooms:
- 12
- Floor Area:
- 18,245 sq. ft.
Welcome to the Grand Estate home in the most sought after Altamont neighbourhood. This world-class residences offers almost an acre lot, 16,245 Sqft of living space. 10 bedrooms 12 bathrooms, substantially renovated in 2012,this estate was re-imagined to exude luxury and grandeur on the highest scale. This home offers resort like amenities including 3 large entertainment bars with 20ft high curved wine wall with 1500 bottle capacity, indoor fire pit, salt water pool and 15 person hot tub, steam/sauna room, private changing rooms, spa room, arcade room, 3pool tables, 10pin professional bowling lane, 2 gourmet kitchens, wood fired pizza oven, 10 ft home theatre/screening area, salt-water aquarium, large siting area, office/board room. 6car show garage with private lounge. A true masterpieace More detailsListed by YVR International Realty - Aedis Realty
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166 28TH Street in Vancouver: Dundarave House for sale (West Vancouver) : MLS®# R2744198
166 28TH Street Vancouver V7V 4L5
$18,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2744198
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 5,933 sq. ft.
Sensational luxury WATERFRONT HOME on private estate along West Vancouver's most prized shoreline, 2800 block Bellevue Avenue. Design by Brad Lamoureux, reconstructed 2015 on original foundation, this gated home incorporates dramatic exterior w/ floor-to-ceiling commercial grade windows - breathtaking ocean views. Main -entertainment-sized living & dining rooms, European kitchen w/ Gaggenau appliances, prep kitchen, sun room, state-of-the-art great room w/ surround sound & media centre, glass elevator, Control 4, A/C & video security. Up- Master w/ ocean-view terrace,+ 4 ensuited bedrooms. Lower- seaside entertainment area, gym, theatre, secured safe-room, all out to resort style yard, pool, jacuzzi, lounge w/ firepit, lush gardens, beach access. Prof. landscape w/lighting. Stunning! More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar and Rennie & Associates Realty - Jason Soprovich - Aedis Realty
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7290 ARBUTUS Place in West Vancouver: Whytecliff Land for sale : MLS®# R2681862
7290 ARBUTUS Place West Vancouver V7W 2L6
$18,000,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2681862
A peninsula on the water in West Vancouver!One of a kind over 63000 sqft of luxury estate with over 700 feet Water front with absolute privacy. build your exclusive estate,surrounded by water , and just minutes away from world-class parks, shopping, restaurants, golf courses, ski hills and schools. There is potentials of subdivision to more than one water front property ( Please check with the district of West Vancouver ). There are remaining of the original foundation of a home and a pool in the property, A time capsule back into world- renowned Canadian architect, Geoffrey Massey’s, most impactful house project from the 1950’s. The property has a licenced private dock .Take a deep breath and fill your body with the scent of fresh sea air, in the private point you can call it home. More detailsListed by Royal LePage Sussex - Aedis Realty
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7290 ARBUTUS Place in West Vancouver: Whytecliff House for sale : MLS®# R2705444
7290 ARBUTUS Place West Vancouver V7W 2L6
$18,000,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2705444
A peninsula on the water in West Vancouver!One of a kind over 63000 sqft of luxury estate with over 700 feet Water front with absolute privacy. build your exclusive estate,surrounded by water , and just minutes away from world-class parks, shopping, restaurants, golf courses, ski hills and schools. There is potentials of subdivision to more than one water front property ( Please check with the district of West Vancouver ). There are remaining of the original foundation of a home and a pool in th More detailsListed by Royal LePage Sussex - Aedis Realty
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1430 BRAMWELL Road in West Vancouver: Chartwell House for sale : MLS®# R2752969
1430 BRAMWELL Road West Vancouver V7S 2N9
$17,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2752969
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 9
- Floor Area:
- 10,748 sq. ft.
VIEW! VIEW! VIEW! Stunning views of Mount Baker, Lions Gate Bridge, Stanley park, UBC, Ocean and Islands. Spectacular Contemporary WORLD CLASS 10,748sqft mansion sitting on 21,000sqft gated estate. 6 beds 9 baths, 3 master suites, 1 master bdrm on main flr, +Lamborghini Office. Spacious balconies overlook your private swimming pool/Jacuzzi, and manicured S-facing back yard. 20ft ceiling leading to breathtaking views, extensively use of Italian marble on floor, wall & fireplaces, Snaidero Italian kitchen, double Miele appliances, Italian BOCCI chandeliers, smart home and Tesla generator, elevator, sauna, State-ofthe-Art smart home and huge home theatre, gym, wine bar/wine cooler, WALK OUT BSMT, enjoy full ocean view from all 3 levels.4-car garage heated driveway, too much more to enjoy. More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
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1436 SANDHURST Place in West Vancouver: Chartwell House for sale : MLS®# R2742710
1436 SANDHURST Place West Vancouver V7S 2P3
$16,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2742710
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 11,159 sq. ft.
SENSATIONAL 11,159 SQFT CUSTOM-BUILT HOME ON A PRIVATE GATED 28,053 SQFT LOT WITH 5 LARGE BDRMS ON UPPER FLR (PLUS 2 MORE LARGE BDRMS) & SPECTACULAR DOWNTOWN/LIONSGATE/STANLEYPARK VIEW. MAIN: stunning foyer w/natural stone flring & huge fresh-water fish tank, oversized private living rm & separate dining rm off covered/heated patio w/outdr kitch/BBQ, gourmet kitch w/gorgeous wooden cabs & stunning "crystal-ice" granite countertops, eating nook, fab Wok kitch & office. UPPER: 5 large bdrms, including huge master w/stunning en-suite, walk-in & pvt balcony, plus 4 oversized en-suited bdrms & laundry. LOWER: sensational temp-controlled wine cellar, huge rec-rm, full bar, media rm, full spa w/steam/dry saunas, stunning en-suited guest bdrm leading to patio w/swimming pool, hot-tub & much more. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Lions Gate Realty Ltd. and Sutton Group - 1st West Realty - Aedis Realty
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1071 GROVELAND Road in West Vancouver: British Properties House for sale in "British Properties" : MLS®# R2532871
1071 GROVELAND Road West Vancouver V7S 1Z3
$16,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2532871
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 10,291 sq. ft.
A truly modern architectural masterpiece by Mcleod Bovell Modern Houses that is not only unique and beautiful, but also functional and maximize the sweeping views of Downtown Vancouver and the Ocean. This concrete constructed contemporary home is situated in a gently sloped 27094 sq ft lot, with over 10000 sq ft inside, bright and spacious. The double height living area is open and airy. Through the huge aluminum glass pivot doors which created smooth transition from indoor to outdoor living, is the expansive outdoor area that is covered by 25 ft roof overhang that allows the family to enjoy all year long, with compliments of BBQ area, fire pits and infinity pool overlooking the fascinated views. Each section of the home is seamlessly blending into the next for a cohesive feel. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
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901 FARMLEIGH Road in West Vancouver: British Properties House for sale : MLS®# R2713976
901 FARMLEIGH Road West Vancouver V7S 1Z8
$15,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2713976
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 12
- Floor Area:
- 8,831 sq. ft.
A World Class Luxury Residence situated on a .48 acre gated, estate property boasting unobstructed city and ocean views. The architectural elegance with its bold European Classic exterior creates a majestic presence with almost 12,000 SF of indoor-outdoor living space. Exquisite design, master craftsmanship & opulent finishes together with an impeccable choice of quality materials create an international masterpiece embracing the security & convenience of today’s most up-to-date technology. Many features include 7 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, elevator to all 3 levels, home theatre, billiard room with wet bar, wine room and gym together with a sensational indoor outdoor lifestyle with infinity pool, spa, fireside terrace plus 3 car garage w 2 additional parking spaces & heated driveway. More detailsListed by Angell, Hasman & Associates (Malcolm Hasman) Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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