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
Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like The Truffle House & Cafe, Temper Chocolate & Pastry, and Dundarave Beach Cafe. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at IGA. Whether you are looking for brunch, a quick snack or a quality dinner Dundarave has plenty of options like Vina Vietnamese Cuisine and Dundarave Sushi. There is a surprising amount of green space with Irwin Park nearby Dundarave Landing. The closest pharmacy to Dundarave Landing is Shoppers Drug Mart. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Buckland Southerst Gallery, Gala Gallery and Bellevue Gallery. Om Prem Yoga Studio is a super popular fitness center with locals. Animal enthusiasts, good news Animal Medical Hospital and Bosley's by Pet Valu are in Dundarave. The local school in Dundarave is Irwin Park.
