One of the most prestigious areas in Canada is the District of West Vancouver. The spectacular coastline and mountain backdrop provide the perfect setting for this quintessential west coast city. Bounded by water, mountains and a river valley, West Vancouver features spectacular views of the city of Vancouver, the Strait of Georgia and Vancouver Harbour. West Vancouver is foremost a residential community with limited commercial and no industrial zoning.

West Vancouver maintains a very high quality of life, evidenced by it's many waterfront parks and developed walkways. Residents here know a good thing when they see it…in a recent survey, 98.7 per cent of them indicated they would not choose to live anywhere else.

West Vancouver's neighbourhoods are listed below. To view a virtual tour, click any underlined neighbourhood. 1. Lions Bay 2. Howe Sound 3. Whytecliff 4. Horseshoe Bay 5. Gleneagles 6. Eagleridge 7. Eagle Harbour 8. Olde Caulfeild 9. Caulfeild 10. Upper Caulfeild 11. Cypress Park Est. 12. Rockridge 13. Cypress 14. Bayridge 15. Sandy Cove 16. West Bay 17. Westmount 18. Deer Ridge 19. Altamont 20. Chelsea Park 21. Dundarave

22. Queens 23. Panorama Village 24. Canterbury 25. Westhill 26. Chartwell 27. Ambleside 28. Glenmore 29. British Properties 30. Sentinel Hill 31. Cedardale 32. Park Royal 33. Furry Creek 34. Whitby Estates 35. Other Areas

AMBLESIDE VILLAGE

Ambleside Village is one of West Vancouver's oldest neighbourhoods and was originally created as a seaside retreat for city dwellers across the inlet. Today, the lively area is the business and social heart of West Vancouver. Take a stroll from the Capilano River through Park Royal Shopping Centre to Ambleside Park and enjoy the unparalled harbour views from the Seawalk.

Ambleside Village (click for virtual tour)

At the foot of 17th Street is John Lawson Park which features a pier, summer pool for children and playground. Heritage buildings, cobble stoned walks and old fashioned lamps have preserved the shopping areas original summer cottage feeling. In addition, Bellevue Avenue features a cosmopolitan flavour of fashionable shops, first class restaurants and trendy cafes.

DUNDARAVE VILLAGE

Dundarave Village (click for virtual tour)

Colourful planters and iron cast lamps decorated with hanging flower baskets mark this picturesque seaside neighbourhood. From its early days as a logging camp, Dundarave Village has grown into a charming block of distinctive boutiques and relaxing sidewalk or ocean view cafes. Take in the spectacular view of Burrard Inlet from Dundarave Pier, a ferry dock prior to the opening of the Lion's Gate Bridge in 1936.

CAULFEILD VILLAGE

In 1898, Francis William Caulfeild landed at Skunk Cove (now Caulfield Cove) and created a community still known for its lush forest setting and Old English spirit. Take a short drive west along the shoreline, past St Francis in the Wood, a delightful church, to Lighthouse Park, a stunning nature retreat for hikers and picnickers. After a day at the seaside, head up the winding hillside, across Marine Drive to Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre. Shoppers from all over the North Shore visit this exclusive center when they're looking for something extraordinary.

HORSESHOE BAY

Horseshoe Bay is a charming village in a picturesque setting of glistening waters and snow-capped mountains. Stroll along the waterfront park, browse through the quaint seaside shops, art galleries and antique store. Horseshoe Bay is the departure point for ferries to Bowen Island, Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.

 

Horseshoe Bay (click for virtual tour)

It is a great place to book a fishing charter, find fish and chips or visit the many restaurants which offer ocean views perfect for watching the coming and goings of the ferry boats.