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 bakery, Fresh St. Market - West Vancouver. There are some great cafes near Hampton Court such as Encore Coffee & Tea, Cindy's, and VAN CHA WEST VANVOUVER. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Persia Foods Produce Markets. Locals recommend eating at Amici Restaurant West Vancouver, Panago Pizza and Kin Sushi in Ambleside - they have great food! Do you love to be outside? There are great parks in Ambleside such as John Lawson Park | West Vancouver, Memorial Park | West Vancouver, and Memorial Park. You can find pharmacies Pure Integrative Pharmacy West Vancouver Marine Drive, Rexall, Hollyburn 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 is the local gym. Take your pets to Ambleside Animal Hospital. If you enjoy reading you will be happy West Vancouver Memorial Library is in Ambleside. Schools in Ambleside include Hollyburn and Pauline Johnson.