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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1471 BRAMWELL Road in West Vancouver: Chartwell House for sale : MLS®# R2849735
1471 BRAMWELL Road West Vancouver V7S 2N8 
$14,288,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2849735
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 10
- Floor Area:
- 16,583 sq. ft.
This PALACE STYLE world class property is truly a remarkable and unique masterpiece built with high quality craftsmanship. This grand scale luxury estate is a solid build custom home that has over 16,500ft of exceptional design indoor space that sits on a double sized lot of over 24,000sf. Located in a cul de sac in West Vancouver's ultra exclusive and most prestigious Chartwell with FULL UNOBSTRUCTED PANORAMIC VIEWS of City, Stanley Park, Lion's Gate and Ocean. Main features include a grand scale entrance foyer with Italian imported marble floors, skylight dome, elevator, Japanese roof tiles, precast concrete cornice, indoor swimming pool & hot tub. TOP catchment schools: Chartwell Elementary & Sentinel Secondary & Private school proximity to Mulgrave & Collingwood. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Masters Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1167 EYREMOUNT Drive in West Vancouver: British Properties House for sale : MLS®# R2852197
1167 EYREMOUNT Drive West Vancouver V7S 3J6
$13,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2852197
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 10
- Floor Area:
- 10,530 sq. ft.
his extremely elegant luxury home with Panoramic Ocean view in British Property. This mansion perfectly sited on 26,237 SF level lot, 200' wide ocean & city view. Excellent layout, spacious hallways & bedrooms. Top workmanship, gourmet kitchen, over sized wok kitchen, exquisite moldings, walnut & marble slab flooring, granite counters. Highlights including 7 bedrooms, 10 baths, 42' deep foyer, formal LR & DR, Den, stunning KITCHEN merging to nook & huge family-room opening to covered porch & infinity outdoor pool perfect for entertainment. Fabulous Master w/sittting area, grand ensuite & private decks. Basement is entertainer's delight billiard recreation room, home theatre, wet bar & wine room, 4-car garage. Close to Chartwell School/Collingwood School/Mulgrave School. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Masters Realty - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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3912 MARINE Drive in West Vancouver: West Bay House for sale : MLS®# R2846674
3912 MARINE Drive West Vancouver V7V 1N4
$13,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2846674
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 5,774 sq. ft.
Experience this brilliantly designed modern residence perched majestically on a prized low bank waterfront lot with approximately 150' of natural shoreline, a private cove and boasting spectacular ocean views of Stanley Park, UBC and Vancouver Island. Extensively renovated with an impeccable choice of quality materials this 4 bedroom, 6 and 1 half bathroom residence offers an expansive open floor plan with entertainment size principal rooms offering an incredible indoor outdoor lifestyle while providing exceptional comfort and ambiance. The home is bright and open, fully appreciating its awe inspiring location. This exceptional property with is sensational infinity swimming pool and ocean side terraces is fully gated, beautifully landscaped and illuminated at night with dramatic effect. More detailsListed by Angell, Hasman & Associates (Malcolm Hasman) Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2604 BELLEVUE Avenue in West Vancouver: Dundarave House for sale : MLS®# R2830702
2604 BELLEVUE Avenue West Vancouver V7V 1E4
$12,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2830702
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 5,577 sq. ft.
A trophy OCEANFRONT residence in West Vancouver's most prestigious DUNDARAVE neighbourhood! Situated on a private beachfront estate, & offering a direct walk-on sandy beach & breathtaking oceanfront views. Re-designed by one of Vancouver's most renowned designers, this custom 5,577 sqft, 5 bed/4 bath Craftsman inspired residence provides an example of the ultimate beachfront lifestyle on a beautifully manicured 12,497 sqft oceanside lot. Large entertainment-size principal rms maximize the stunning ocean views. Enjoy a resort style outdoor terrace feat Jacuzzi w/ outdoor dining, lounge & world-class oceanside swimming pool. This one of a kind dream estate is conveniently located a mere ONE BLOCK from the famed Dundarave Village, West Vancouver Seawall, Beachhouse Restaurant & so much more! More detailsListed by Angell, Hasman & Associates Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1445 SANDHURST Place in West Vancouver: Chartwell House for sale : MLS®# R2832229
1445 SANDHURST Place West Vancouver V7S 2P4
$12,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2832229
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 9
- Floor Area:
- 8,120 sq. ft.
Welcome to 1445 Sandhurst, a captivating residence nestled in the prestigious Chartwell community. This meticulously crafted home offers a perfect blend of modern luxury and timeless elegance with a panoramic view of the ocean and city skyline. Step into the grand foyer, where soaring ceilings and an abundance of natural light create a welcoming ambiance. The luxurious living spaces seamlessly flow from room to room, providing an ideal setting for both entertaining and everyday living. The chef's kitchen is a culinary masterpiece, featuring high-end appliances, custom cabinetry, and a spacious island. The outdoor oasis is a true highlight, boasting a meticulously landscaped garden, sparkling infinity pool, and hot tub, creating the perfect setting for relaxation and entertainment. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Lions Gate Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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