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, Savary Island Pie Company. A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with Bubble Tree Cafe, Jody's Maison Inc, and Bean Around The World Coffees in the hood. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Persia Foods Produce Markets. Locals of Ambleside love dining at Subway. Ambleside offers a lifestyle full of green space for outdoor lovers, parks include Argyle Village Gardens, Millennium Park, and John Lawson Park | West Vancouver. ROSE PHARMACY and Shoppers Drug Mart are conveniently located pharmacies in Ambleside. Little Wall Street is a shopping center in Ambleside that has something for everyone. Ambleside has many local events taking place with Kristeen Verge Gallery and Ferry Building Gallery | West Vancouver catering to the arts scene. Anytime Fitness & Capilano Weightlifting (West Vancouver) are 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 Christian Science Reading Room, West Vancouver is in Ambleside. The local school in Ambleside is Hollyburn.