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 Fresh St. Market - West Vancouver and C.C. Violin Patisserie & Cafe. There are some great cafes near The Heritage such as Encore Coffee & Tea 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 - they have great food! There is a surprising amount of green space with John Lawson Park | West Vancouver nearby The Heritage. Rexall is the pharmacy in Ambleside near The Heritage. Little Wall Street is a shopping center in Ambleside that has something for everyone. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Art Museum | West Vancouver. Anytime Fitness & Fit in Time are the local gyms. 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, West Vancouver and Pauline Johnson.