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
Fresh St. Market - West Vancouver is a great bakery near The Wentworth. There are some great cafes near The Wentworth such as Cindy's, Encore Coffee & Tea, and VAN CHA WEST VANVOUVER. 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 Amici Restaurant West Vancouver, Panago Pizza and Kin Sushi. You can spend the afternoon enjoying the outdoors at parks near The Wentworth like Memorial Park | West Vancouver and Memorial Park. You can find pharmacies Pure Integrative Pharmacy West Vancouver Marine Drive and Ocean Pharmacy within walking distance. Little Wall Street is a shopping center in Ambleside that has something for everyone. There are a number of museums and art galleries in West Vancouver including Art Museum | West Vancouver and artmania. Fit in Time & Foundation Reformer Pilates are super popular fitness center with locals. Animal enthusiasts, good news Ambleside Animal Hospital and Dr. Kim Kennedy Veterinarian are in Ambleside. If you enjoy reading you will be happy West Vancouver Memorial Library is in Ambleside. Schools in Ambleside include Hollyburn and Pauline Johnson.