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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406 235 KEITH Road in West Vancouver: Cedardale Condo for sale in "Spuraway Gardens" : MLS®# R2876375
406 235 KEITH Road West Vancouver V7T 1L5 
$498,888Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2876375
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 485 sq. ft.
Discover a splendid ground-level residence nestled in the charming Spuraway Gardens. Experience the essence of West Vancouver living at an accessible price point. The luminous, airy kitchen showcases premium stainless steel Miele appliances and offers a serene view of your secluded patio—an ideal complement to the expansive living area adorned with a cozy fireplace. A contemporary bathroom renovation and convenient in-suite laundry add to the allure of this impeccable offering. Outside, the meticulously manicured grounds feature a resort-style outdoor pool and a historic lodge clubhouse, complete with a guest suite. Included are one parking space and a storage locker. Positioned conveniently near trails, Park Royal Shopping, and with straightforward access to downtown, this locale caters to both first-time buyers and downsizers seeking a refined home base for their adventures. OPEN SAT 2-4 MAY 04 & SUN 2-4 MAY 05 More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty and Team 3000 Realty Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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129 HIAWATHA Drive in West Vancouver: Park Royal Manufactured Home for sale in "Capilano River Park" : MLS®# R2841043
129 HIAWATHA Drive West Vancouver V7P 3E8
$330,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2841043
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,332 sq. ft.
Spacious Capilano River Park Home-This super bright south facing location puts you in a great position in the park. One of the the larger homes at 1332 Sq ft with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths & is move in ready. This home features full drywall renovation with an oversized, bright open concept kitchen surrounded by vaulted ceilings, opening slider doors & skylights. The adjacent living room area is spacious and open with laminate flooring throughout. All bedrooms are a great size. Master Bedroom is large w/ vaulted ceilings. Front private area for gardening & rear private patio area with new shed. This home is also one of the few on a full concrete pad. Park is 55+ only w/no rentals allowed. Pets okay. Call for showings and further Park Details including rules, regulations & restrictions. More detailsListed by Royal LePage Sussex - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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125 HIAWATHA Drive in West Vancouver: Park Royal Manufactured Home for sale in "Capilano Mobile Home Park" : MLS®# R2844566
125 HIAWATHA Drive West Vancouver V7P 3E8
$275,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2844566
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 930 sq. ft.
Live the charmed life in West Vancouver at the Capilano Mobile Home Park. This vibrant retirement community is close to everything- Park Royal Shopping Mall, Ambleside Beach, downtown Vancouver. Vaulted ceilings give the open plan Living Room & Kitchen an airy feel while the gas fireplace makes it nice & cozy. This 2 bedroom 1 bath manufactured home includes a large covered deck, a fully fenced yard space for your pets, a cat enclosure, a storage shed and a professional workshop that completely eliminates any traffic noise from the road. Complete privacy! Monthly pad rental fee is $924 and includes basic cable. No rentals & no financing available. Must be 55+ to live here. Small pets ok with management approval. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Masters Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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27 PASSAGE Island in West Vancouver: Passage Island Land for sale : MLS®# R2875001
27 PASSAGE Island West Vancouver V7W 1V7
$260,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2875001
Embrace the opportunity to own an exquisite waterfront sanctuary on Passage Island. Encompassing 15,486 square feet, this premier lot offers sweeping 180° vistas of the Georgia Strait, Bowen Island, and Howe Sound. A blank canvas for your off-grid dream escape awaits, where every sunrise and sunset paints the sky with breathtaking hues. Watch the Killer Whales and Humpbacks pass by your front doorstep. Conveniently located just a 10 minute boat ride from West Vancouver, or 25 minutes by boat from False Creek. This secluded haven ensures both privacy and tranquility. Don't let this chance slip away-seize the opportunity to craft your ultimate coastal retreat on Lot 27, Passage Island. Please contact to arrange a tour. More detailsListed by Engel & Volkers Vancouver - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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16 PASSAGE Island in West Vancouver: Passage Island Land for sale : MLS®# R2833774
16 PASSAGE Island West Vancouver V7W 1V7
$239,800Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2833774
PRICE CHANGE! Watch the orcas swim by! Yes, you can do this on Passage Island. Introducing Lot 16 which is 14,804 sf and on the inner side of the island but close to North Stairs which is the community drop off. Views to West Vancouver and mountains with your new build. This is an off grid island with no roads or services and private boat access only. Once you step off the boat, you are in paradise! Build your dream cottage. More detailsListed by Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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