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, C.C. Violin Patisserie & Cafe, and Savary Island Pie Company are great bakeries near Mauna Loa. A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with Cindy's, Encore Coffee & Tea, and VAN CHA WEST VANVOUVER in the hood. Whether you are looking for brunch, a quick snack or a quality dinner Ambleside has plenty of options like Kin Sushi and Panago Pizza. You can spend the afternoon enjoying the outdoors at parks near Mauna Loa like John Lawson Park | West Vancouver and Memorial Park | West Vancouver. Pure Integrative Pharmacy West Vancouver Marine Drive is the pharmacy in Ambleside near Mauna Loa. Little Wall Street is a shopping center in Ambleside that has something for everyone. Ambleside has many local events taking place with Art Museum | West Vancouver and artmania catering to the arts scene. Foundation Reformer Pilates & Fit in Time are the local gyms. If you enjoy reading you will be happy West Vancouver Memorial Library is in Ambleside. Schools in Ambleside include Hollyburn and Pauline Johnson.
