West Vancouver

From downtown Vancouver, look to the mountains north-west over the water of Burrard Inlet, and you’ll find West Vancouver. Driving over the landmark Lions Gate Bridge - originally constructed in the 1930s by Britain's Guinness family to access their vast property development, West Vancouver is also en route to Whistler.

With some of Metro Vancouver’s most exclusive communities, exploring the city’s neighbourhoods is a real treat. If you're on the lookout for antiques and crafts, Ambleside is worth a try, while Dundarave is known for its boutiques and galleries. Both areas are on the waterfront – why not take a casual stroll along the seawall which connects them? Horseshoe Bay is the western-most community in West Vancouver—the departure point for ferries to Bowen Island, Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. But it’s also a worthy destination in itself, with lots of restaurants offering ocean views, perfect for watching the coming and goings of the harbour.