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. A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with Encore Coffee & Tea and VAN CHA WEST VANVOUVER in the hood. 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, Bene Sushi Lounge and Panago Pizza. Ambleside offers a lifestyle full of green space for outdoor lovers, parks include John Lawson Park | West Vancouver and Argyle Village Gardens. You can find pharmacies Rexall, Hollyburn Pharmacy, Shoppers Drug Mart within walking distance. 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. Fit in Time is a super popular fitness center with locals. Pet owners will enjoy there is Ambleside Animal Hospital in Ambleside. If you enjoy reading you will be happy West Vancouver Memorial Library is in Ambleside. The local school in Ambleside is Hollyburn.