Jacquie Swaisland

Angell Hasman

The Community of West Vancouver

Located on the majestic West Coast of Canada and affording stunning views of the ocean, the local mountains, Stanley Park, downtown Vancouver, Howe Sound and beyond, this is an area of the region that is simply beautiful. As one of the most affluent areas of the province, it is not surprising to discover that the West Vancouver real estate market is awash with multi million dollar properties, spacious family homes and some of the finest residences you will find anywhere in the country. Along with the parks, leafy streets and clean, safe family environment, buying West Vancouver real estate offers you the chance to live in completely residential district with, as the law determines, no manufacturing industries.

Living in West Vancouver offers the very best of both worlds; the proximity of Vancouver ensures that people can work in the economically prosperous and professionally vibrant downtown core and retire home to their peaceful, beautiful piece of West Vancouver real estate. The excellent transit system ensures that the downtown area is easily accessible and with some very prestigious local schools, this makes the West Vancouver real estate market a very popular choice for discerning families with children of all ages. With a great family atmosphere, a serenity that is hard to rival and some of the most wonderful homes and spectacular views and scenery in the country, the homes for sale on the West Vancouver real estate market continue to impress the most discerning home buyers.

From the meticulously maintained parks, spectacular scenery and the surrounding beauty of the Burrard Inlet, Howe Sound and the North Shore Mountains, many people invest in West Vancouver real estate to enjoy the beauty of nature. One of the jewels in the crown when it comes to local parks is the majestic and stunning Cypress Provincial Park. Boasting uninterrupted views of Howe Sound and the Greater Vancouver region, amazing greenery and some tranquil paths and walks, this park is treasured and enjoyed by those fortunate enough to secure a piece of West Vancouver real estate.

Along with some amazing local golf courses with some of the most spectacular backdrops in the country, easy access to Horseshoe Bay and Stanley Park just across the Lions Gate Bridge, the true value of West Vancouver real estate in terms of location as well as cost is hard to overstate.

Official Community Sites

    * West Vancouver - www.westvancouver.com
    * North Vancouver - www.northvancouver.com

Recreation

    * Cypress Mountain - www.cypressmountain.com
    * Grouse Mountain - www.grousemtn.com

    * Mount Seymour - www.mountseymour.com

    * Capilano Suspension Bridge - www.capbridge.com

Shopping

    * Park Royal Shopping Centre - www.shopparkroyal.com
    * Capilano Mall - www.capilanomall.com

    * Lonsdale Quay - www.lonsdalequay.com

Local Media

    * North Shore News - www.nsnews.com   

    * North Shore Outlook - www.northshoreoutlook.com