Vancouver Neighbourhoods: West Vancouver

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West Vancouver is a district municipality north of English Bay, adjoined by the District of North Vancouver to the east, and Howe Sound to the southeast. It is a distinct municipality from the city of Vancouver, separated by water but connected by the Lions Gate Bridge—only a 20-minute drive away from each other. Together with North Vancouver and the District Municipality of North Vancouver, they form the “North Shore.”

 

Neighbourhood Overview

The District of West Vancouver began as a popular summer getaway destination, and has since become one of Vancouver’s most affluent neighbourhoods. As the City of Vancouver developed in the early 20th century, residents began crossing the inlet to holiday on the shores of what is now West Vancouver. Eventually they began setting up more permanent settlements, until on March 15, 1912 they finally incorporated into the District of West Vancouver, taking jurisdiction over a part of the District of North Vancouver.

 

When a group of British investors led by the Guinness family took interest, they began development on the British Properties in 1932, the Capilano Golf Course, and the northern section of Park Royal, which is one of Canada’s first shopping centres. They also built the Lions Gate Bridge (1937-8), which provided a link between West Vancouver and the City of Vancouver.

 

The dramatic, sloping landscape and availability of lumber gave birth to what is known as the West Coast Style, an innovative residential design style shaped by constraints. This meant West Vancouver residences have more complex geometric forms, open concept layouts, with rooms often used for more than one purpose. The neighbourhood’s first high-rise, The Crescent Apartment (1961), is a perfect exhibit of the West Coast Style. Even today, many modern high-rises in West Van feature the West Coast Style.

 

Aside from its affluent communities, West Van is still known for what drew the original tourists all those years ago: ski resorts, beaches, mountain trails, golf courses, and forests. A natural environment, recreational opportunities, quality community amenities, and a rich cultural life still make up West Vancouver today.

 

Current Listings

$4,880,000 R2863964

630 Southborough Drive, West Vancouver

RE/MAX Masters Realty

  • 5 bed
  • 5 bath
  • 5,180 sqft
  • 21,344 lot size
New

$4,888,800 R2863870

2141 Ottawa Avenue, West Vancouver

RE/MAX Crest Realty

  • 5 bed
  • 4 bath
  • 3,691 sqft
  • 7,247 lot size
New

$11,800,000 R2863851

1760 29th Street, West Vancouver

The Partners Real Estate

  • 7 bed
  • 10 bath
  • 11,557 sqft
  • 26,311 lot size

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$7,480,000 R2863848

181 Stevens Drive, West Vancouver

RE/MAX Crest Realty

  • 6 bed
  • 8 bath
  • 9,167 sqft
  • 27,443 lot size

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$5,999,000 R2863839

920 King Georges Way, West Vancouver

Dracco Pacific Realty

  • 5 bed
  • 5 bath
  • 4,300 sqft
  • 23,958 lot size
New

$2,098,000 R2863815

880 Arthur Erickson Place, West Vancouver

Royal LePage Sussex

  • 2 bed
  • 3 bath
  • 1,740 sqft
  • Built in 2015
New

$4,188,000 R2863672

810 Kenwood Road, West Vancouver

The Agency Vancouver

  • 6 bed
  • 4 bath
  • 4,572 sqft
  • 34,123 lot size

$2,125,000 R2863651

1281 Clyde Avenue, West Vancouver

Behroyan & Associates Real Estate Services

  • 3 bed
  • 2 bath
  • 2,047 sqft
  • 4,026 lot size

$2,125,000 R2863647

1283 Clyde Avenue, West Vancouver

Behroyan & Associates Real Estate Services

  • 3 bed
  • 2 bath
  • 2,047 sqft
  • 4,026 lot size

$2,850,000 R2863621

3125 Benbow Road, West Vancouver

Multiple Realty Ltd.

  • 4 bed
  • 4 bath
  • 3,409 sqft
  • 24,829 lot size

$10,980,000 R2863579

1337 Camridge Road, West Vancouver

Sutton Group-West Coast Realty

  • 6 bed
  • 8 bath
  • 7,049 sqft
  • 12,873 lot size

$3,848,000 R2863499

#702 788 Arthur Erickson Place, West Vancouver

Royal LePage Sussex

  • 2 bed
  • 3 bath
  • 1,946 sqft
  • Built in 2019

$1,199,000 R2863394

#34 2216 Folkestone Way, West Vancouver

Stilhavn Real Estate Services

  • 2 bed
  • 2 bath
  • 1,373 sqft
  • Built in 1975

$3,298,000 R2863393

2343 Bellevue Avenue, West Vancouver

Rennie & Associates Realty - Jason Soprovich

  • 3 bed
  • 4 bath
  • 3,888 sqft
  • Built in 1980

$9,998,000 R2863333

1419 Bramwell Road, West Vancouver

Royal LePage Sussex

  • 6 bed
  • 8 bath
  • 7,204 sqft
  • 16,780 lot size

$3,198,000 R2863238

2095 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver

Behroyan & Associates Real Estate Services

  • 5 bed
  • 2 bath
  • 2,311 sqft
  • 12,702 lot size

$3,498,000 R2863233

2055 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver

Behroyan & Associates Real Estate Services

  • 3 bed
  • 2 bath
  • 1,858 sqft
  • 14,375 lot size

$2,950,000 R2863214

1251 Marine Drive, West Vancouver

Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd.

  • 4 bed
  • 4 bath
  • 2,875 sqft
  • Built in 2006

$5,950,000 R2863209

4181 Rose Crescent, West Vancouver

Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd.

  • 4 bed
  • 5 bath
  • 5,271 sqft
  • 15,533 lot size

$2,749,900 R2863095

#206 1331 Marine Drive, West Vancouver

eXp Realty

  • 2 bed
  • 2 bath
  • 1,333 sqft
  • Built in 2023

$5,180,000 R2863078

2346 Jefferson Avenue, West Vancouver

Sutton Group-West Coast Realty

  • 5 bed
  • 6 bath
  • 4,641 sqft
  • 7,524 lot size

$9,000,000 R2862439

562 Ballantree Road, West Vancouver

Woodhouse Realty

  • 4 bed
  • 6 bath
  • 7,110 sqft
  • 20,526 lot size

$6,980,000 R2863064

2379 Constantine Place, West Vancouver

Sutton Group-West Coast Realty

  • 5 bed
  • 5 bath
  • 6,415 sqft
  • 13,174 lot size

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$2,980,000 R2863014

4726 Rutland Road, West Vancouver

Sutton Group-West Coast Realty

  • 5 bed
  • 3 bath
  • 3,749 sqft
  • 15,247 lot size

$2,589,000 R2862930

776 Arthur Erickson Place, West Vancouver

Panda Luxury Homes

  • 3 bed
  • 3 bath
  • 1,760 sqft
  • Built in 2019

$8,800,000 R2862600

1028 Eyremount Drive, West Vancouver

Royal LePage Sussex

  • 4 bed
  • 5 bath
  • 4,866 sqft
  • 28,000 lot size

$3,880,000 R2862570

335 Southborough Drive, West Vancouver

88West Realty

  • 8 bed
  • 5 bath
  • 4,290 sqft
  • 15,098 lot size

$828,000 R2862547

#801 650 16th Street, West Vancouver

Sutton Group-West Coast Realty

  • 1 bed
  • 1 bath
  • 831 sqft
  • Built in 1973

$2,649,000 R2862369

655 Ballantree Road, West Vancouver

RE/MAX Lionel Lorence

  • 4 bed
  • 2 bath
  • 3,432 sqft
  • 16,200 lot size

$3,798,000 R2862338

1338 Haywood Avenue, West Vancouver

Behroyan & Associates Real Estate Services

  • 5 bed
  • 4 bath
  • 3,861 sqft
  • 7,980 lot size

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