Luxury homes for sale in West Vancouver

West Vancouver is located in the province of British Columbia, Canada. It is a district municipality and a member municipality of the Metro Vancouver Regional District. 

Located just to the north of Vancouver, West Vancouver is on the southeast shore of Howe Sound and the north side of English Bay. The District of North Vancouver is to the east. 

The North Shore is a common term for this area, which includes West Vancouver as well as the city and district of North Vancouver. To get to the downtown of Vancouver itself, residents and tourists can travel from West Vancouver across the Lions Gate Bridge. The bridge crosses nearly 6,000 feet of the Burrard inlet.  

The city has a population of nearly 43,000, making it large enough to have great amenities but small enough to navigate easily. 

Cypress Provincial Park is located in the area and was a venue for the Winter Olympics in 2010. The Park Royal Shopping Centre, Canada's first shopping mall, is also found in West Vancouver. 

Most of West Vancouver is a residential district, with retirees and owners of luxury properties making up the majority of the population. Those who do work in Vancouver can easily make the short commute. 

By law, there is no manufacturing industry in West Vancouver. The goal is to keep the area clean and secure, to provide quality of life and a beautiful environment for residents. 

There is a commercial district in West Vancouver, which is a 13-block area of Marine Drive. This area provides small offices, shops, gas stations, restaurants, banks and other commonly needed amenities. 

Along with the commercial areas of West Vancouver, there are a number of parks and green spaces for recreation. The West Vancouver Seawall is 15 blocks long, and many tourists and residents spend time there enjoying outdoor activities. 

Whytecliff Park is a great scuba diving spot and is considered to be among the best in Western Canada. There are other small parks throughout the district including Lighthouse Park at Point Atkinson and John Lawson Park. 

The green spaces offer old-growth forests, playgrounds, views of the city, open fields for picnics and views of the Lions Gate Bridge. No matter what kind of outdoor activities residents and tourists enjoy, there are options and opportunities in West Vancouver. 

Public recreation facilities include an 18-hole golf course, an ice rink, basketball and tennis courts, skate parks and a pool, giving everyone the chance to get outdoors and experience the area. 

Skiing and mountain biking are popular sports. For those who like to stay indoors there are plenty of shopping and dining options, along with the West Vancouver Memorial Library. 

Residents who choose luxury properties in the city can wake up to views of Vancouver, the water, the city and natural beauty. Luxury properties can be found throughout West Vancouver.  

When you want to choose your next luxury West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, home, reach out to an agent at Luxury Portfolio International. You will receive the service and support you are looking for to find the right West Vancouver luxury home today.