BC's most prestigious address, where the mountains meet the sea
West Vancouver is British Columbia's most prestigious residential market, a North Shore enclave where Pacific panoramas meet old-growth coastal mountains, and the British Properties' estate homes set the benchmark for West Coast luxury. From the Ambleside seawall to Horseshoe Bay's village harbour, with Cypress Mountain at the back door and the top-ranked Rockridge and West Vancouver Secondary catchments anchoring family life, it remains the definitive address in Greater Vancouver.
Avg. Home Price
$3,450,000
Active Listings
1
What defines it
Must-visit
Free entry
Seventy-five hectares of old-growth Douglas fir and arbutus surrounding the Point Atkinson Lighthouse, with cliffside trails opening onto sweeping views of Burrard Inlet and the Salish Sea.
Free entry
West Vancouver's signature waterfront, a wide sandy beach, off-leash dog area, and the Centennial Seawalk leading along the shoreline to Dundarave with the Lions Gate Bridge framing the view (this is the view from Ambleside).
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Host venue of the 2010 Olympic freestyle and snowboard events, offering alpine and Nordic skiing in winter and access to Howe Sound Crest and St. Mark's Summit trails in summer.
Free entry
Canada's first marine protected area, a dramatic rocky cove west of Horseshoe Bay favoured by divers, picnickers, and sunset photographers. Whyte Islet is accessible at low tide.
Free entry
A working seaside village wrapped around the BC Ferries terminal serving Bowen Island, the Sunshine Coast, and Vancouver Island, with seafood patios, a marina, and Sewell's tours on the water.
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Canada's first shopping centre, now a 280-store open-air retail district anchored by Nordstrom Rack, Whole Foods, and Hudson's Bay, set along the Capilano River at the foot of Lions Gate Bridge.
Savor the flavours
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West Coast seafood and a celebrated patio set directly on the Dundarave shoreline, with Lions Gate Bridge and downtown Vancouver framed across English Bay.
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An iconic alder-grilled wild salmon house perched on the slopes of Hollyburn Mountain since 1976, with Coast Salish-inspired interiors and panoramic city-and-sea views.
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Chef Alain Raye's longtime French bistro on Marine Drive, classic Lyonnaise cooking, an extensive Burgundy list, and a quietly devoted West Van clientele.
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Glowbal Group's bustling, family-style trattoria at Park Royal serving handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and a generous weekend brunch.
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An Ambleside village institution turning out scratch-made fruit pies, scones, and quiches since 1992, a daily ritual stop on the seawall walk.
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The longstanding family-run Italian kitchen at Caulfeild Village, hand-tossed pizzas, fresh pastas, and the upper Westside's favourite neighbourhood trattoria.
In the community
Annual, late July to early August
West Vancouver's flagship cultural festival, transforming the Ambleside waterfront into an open-air gallery with concerts, an artisan market, culinary tents, and free outdoor performances.
Annual, Sunday after Labour Day
A four-decade community celebration of the salmon's return, featuring a 5K/10K run, salmon barbecue, kids' fishing pond, and live music, all benefiting the Pacific Salmon Foundation.
Annual, December through Christmas Eve
A waterfront forest of donated, illuminated trees lining Dundarave Beach, with a tree-lighting ceremony, carollers, and bonfire raising funds for the Lookout Housing & Health Society.
In the catchment
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