West Vancouver is a municipality in British Columbia. It is an affluent community home to some of the largest, luxurious and most expensive properties in the country. 95% of the homes in the municipality are worth over $1 million CAD. It is Canada's wealthiest municipality with the average total incomes almost double the provincial average.
The population of West Vancouver is 42,694. The top five professions in West Vancouver are professional science and technical services, retail trade, health care, finance and insurance, and educational services.
West Vancouver is a mainly residential district with most residents being retired, work from home, or commute to downtown Vancouver. There is a great commercial district featuring shops, small offices, restaurants and other common amenities.
Ambleside Park, Lighthouse Park and John Lawson Park are popular spots for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Whytecliffe Park is often referred to as one of the best scuba diving spots in Western Canada. West Vancouver is also home to the Park Royal Shopping Centre which was Canada's first mall. It is the second largest mall in British Columbia
Grab some fresh goodies at nearby bakeries Golestan Bakery and Savary Island Pie Company. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like Jody's Maison Inc. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Persia Foods Produce Markets. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Ginger & Soy Chinese Cuisine and Subway. Do you love to be outside? There are great parks in Ambleside such as Argyle Village Gardens and Millennium Park. You can find pharmacies ROSE PHARMACY and Shoppers Drug Mart within walking distance. Little Wall Street is a shopping center in Ambleside that has something for everyone. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Kristeen Verge Gallery and Art Museum | West Vancouver. Many gyms and fitness centers are popular with residents of Ambleside. Some of these facilities are Capilano Weightlifting (West Vancouver), CrossFit BC West Vancouver and Anytime Fitness in Ambleside. Animal enthusiasts, good news Ambleside Animal Hospital and Dr. Kim Kennedy Veterinarian are in Ambleside. If you enjoy reading you will be happy Christian Science Reading Room, West Vancouver is in Ambleside. Hollyburn and Ridgeview are nearby schools for children living in Ambleside.
