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West Vancouver

British Columbia, Canada · North America

About West Vancouver

West Vancouver works well as a base: 38km from Shannon Falls.

West Vancouver is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 45,487, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, West Vancouver sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Vancouver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add West Vancouver to your route.

About West Vancouver

The West Vancouver Art Museum is dedicated to building awareness of diverse forms of contemporary and historical art, architecture and design. It is established in 1994 and housed in the historic Gertrude Lawson house in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Through its exhibitions, programs and community

Read more initiatives, the Museum engages audiences with ideas and visions that resonate both within the local community and the broader cultural conversations. Its permanent collection includes work by B.C. Binning, Gordon A. Smith, Jeff Wall, Takao Tanabe, Emily Carr, Selwyn Pullan and John Fulker. Recent exhibitions at the Museum include Patkau Architects: Matter Made Material and Continuing the Ceremony: Chief Dr. Janice George and Students. West Coast Modern Week, from its early West Coast Modern Home Tours established in 2006 to the current expanded program, features an extensive lineup of events, including lectures, panels, exhibitions and tours. The Home Tour has featured more than 70 notable architectural projects across West Vancouver, engaging the community with design innovations ranging from mid-century modernism to contemporary architecture, including homes designed by prominent Canadian architects such as Arthur Erickson, Ron Thom, Paul Merrick, and others. West Vancouver Art Museum is operated by the District of West Vancouver and is directed by curator, Pantea Haghighi. It was formerly directed by Darrin Morrison from 2005 to 2020 and by Hilary Letwin from 2021 to 2024.

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Where is West Vancouver located?

West Vancouver is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 49.3286 latitude, -123.1602 longitude.

What is the population of West Vancouver?

West Vancouver has a population of approximately 45,487 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
45,487
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
British Columbia
Timezone
America/Vancouver
Coordinates
49.3286, -123.1602

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Fire
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CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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Worth the detour from West Vancouver

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Lions Gate Bridge

Vancouver's iconic 1938 suspension bridge spanning the First Narrows from Stanley Park to the North Shore, gateway to the Sea-to-Sky Highway with mountain and harbour views from its green towers.

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Stanley Park Totem Poles

Collection of First Nations totem poles in Vancouver's Stanley Park, one of the most visited attractions in British Columbia.

4 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Vancouver Aquarium

Canada's largest aquarium in Stanley Park dedicated to the conservation of aquatic life in the Pacific Northwest.

4 km · about 5 min drive

bridge

Capilano Suspension Bridge

A 137 m footbridge swaying 70 m above the Capilano River in North Vancouver, with treetop walkways and a granite cliffwalk: one of BC's most visited attractions since 1889.

4 km · about 5 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sea-to-Sky Highway

Stunning coastal and mountain highway from Vancouver to Whistler

31 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sea to Sky Gondola

Gondola beside the Sea-to-Sky Highway near Squamish, rising 885 m above Howe Sound to a summit lodge, suspension bridge and sweeping viewpoints over fjord, forest and the Stawamus Chief.

38 km · about 45 min drive

waterfall

Shannon Falls

British Columbia's third-highest waterfall, immediately beside the Sea to Sky Highway near Squamish with a roadside car park.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near West Vancouver

  • Right hereLions Gate BridgeVancouver's iconic 1938 suspension bridge spanning the First Narrows from Stanley Park to the North Shore, gateway to the Sea-to-Sky Highway with mountain and harbour views from its green towers.
  • Right hereCapilano Suspension BridgeA 137 m footbridge swaying 70 m above the Capilano River in North Vancouver, with treetop walkways and a granite cliffwalk: one of BC's most visited attractions since 1889.
  • 31 kmSea-to-Sky HighwayStunning coastal and mountain highway from Vancouver to Whistler
  • 38 kmSea to Sky GondolaGondola beside the Sea-to-Sky Highway near Squamish, rising 885 m above Howe Sound to a summit lodge, suspension bridge and sweeping viewpoints over fjord, forest and the Stawamus Chief.

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