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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5375 KEW CLIFF Road in West Vancouver: Caulfeild House for sale in "Caulfeild" : MLS®# R2795427
5375 KEW CLIFF Road West Vancouver V7W 1M3 
$16,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2795427
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 8,035 sq. ft.
THE LARGEST WATERFRONT ESTATE IN WEST VANCOUVER! Over 31,000 sq/ft of prime waterfront with 175 ft of incredible oceanfront situated on a private S/W point ,this sun drenched lot is irreplaceable! Russell Hollingsworth and Ian Davidson design, this 1968 architectural masterpiece is ready to rise again! Over 7,400 sq/ft of living on two levels with incredible natural light and total privacy facing West overlooking Bowen Island. Huge indoor pool, one of kind 50 ft private dock, and enormous seaside patio cantilevered over the ocean with an electronic hoist all designed to entertain! The beautiful protected waters are perfect for swimming, boating, crabbing, and all your recreational pleasures. This is a legacy property that will never be replicated and is an absolute treasure! Amazing! More detailsListed by Sotheby's International Realty Canada
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1071 GROVELAND Road in West Vancouver: British Properties House for sale in "British Properties" : MLS®# R2810178
1071 GROVELAND Road West Vancouver V7S 1Z3
$15,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2810178
- 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
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1409 CHARTWELL Drive in West Vancouver: Chartwell House for sale : MLS®# R2777692
1409 CHARTWELL Drive West Vancouver V7S 2R7
$14,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2777692
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 9
- Floor Area:
- 8,250 sq. ft.
Come enjoy the best panoramic views that you can ask for in the Prestigious Chartwell neighbourhood. This is a once in a life time opportunity to acquire such amazing property, an over 22,000 SF lot with breathtaking views that no word can convey its magic fully, a completely flat driveway with tons of space for your cars and a 3-car garage and a masterfully designed and built house. This gated property shouts elegance and style. 7,400 SF of practical and immaculately designed living space that boasts 4 ensuited oversize bedrooms on the upper floor, plus another bonus master bedroom on the main floor, completely renovated to the highest standard with top-of-the-line appliances and no expense spared. This home will raise the bar in every possible way. Book your private showing today. More detailsListed by Royal LePage Sussex - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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5310 SEASIDE Place in West Vancouver: Caulfeild House for sale : MLS®# R2747321
5310 SEASIDE Place West Vancouver V7W 3E2
$14,380,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2747321
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 7,265 sq. ft.
Situated in one of West Vancouver's most prestigious neighbourhoods, Seaside Estates sits majestically on nearly 200 FT of privately GATED WATERFRONT bluffs overlooking sandy beaches and 270-DEGREE oceanfront VIEWS. Remodelled in 2022 to a resort-like caliber, this incredible estate offers 4 beds, 6 baths, 6,500 SF of expansive living space across 3 levels. The architectural design provides opulent finishings in all parts of the home in an impressive open concept floor plan. Extensively Remodelled in 2022 to a resort-like caliber, this architectural designer home provides opulent finishings in all parts of the home with an impressive open concept floor plan.Updates incl a brand new theatre & gym w dream view,new decks on all levels, pool room tiling, interior & exterior paint, new driveway &much more. Several extravagant features include a 50' indoor. 3D Matterport link https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=wvqicEHpq3Q. Open House By Appointment Weds Aug 23 & 30 5-8pm. More detailsListed by eXp Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1471 BRAMWELL Road in West Vancouver: Chartwell House for sale : MLS®# R2800169
1471 BRAMWELL Road West Vancouver V7S 2N8
$14,288,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2800169
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 10
- Floor Area:
- 16,583 sq. ft.
his 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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