West Vancouver is a wonderful community, as the world saw when Vancouver was the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics. The Economist Intelligence Unit ranked Vancouver as the best place in the world to live. Vancouver scored 98 out of 100, with the city in second place (Vienna) at 97.9. Also, according to global city quality of life rankings, Vancouver residents have the highest quality of life anywhere in Canada or the US It’s safe, beautiful, has a pleasant climate, and a wonderful community. Slagin Parakatil, principal investigator of the city ranking project, said: “Personal safety within Canadian cities is among the highest in the region. This is due to a relatively low crime rate and a stable political environment.”
Vancouver, named after the British explorer Captain George Vancouver, is located on the Pacific coast. Founded in 1886, Vancouver relied heavily on its many natural resources for a solid economic foundation. With a population of 578,000, Vancouver is the eighth largest city in Canada. While most cities in Canada are exposed to extreme winter weather, it has one of the mildest climates in the country. Winter temperatures are usually around 3 degrees Celsius, while summer temperatures are around 18 degrees Celsius. Additionally, Vancouver has the third largest metropolitan area in Canada. The city is highly diverse with less than half of residents reporting that their first language is English.
Today, it is the luxurious, picturesque and high-end sector of the city. It is located across the beautiful Lions Gate Bridge, which connects Vancouver to downtown, and spans 28 kilometers of waterfront property. The city of is positioned as “a community facing the sea.” Vancouver residents also love the fact that there is no industrial zoning in their community. This prestigious beachfront community has the highest per capita income in all of Canada. Luxury waterfront real estate in West Vancouver ranges from cozy country houses to grandiose mansions and even beautiful waterfront apartment suites.
There are only 44,000 people in Vancouver. These residents enjoy world-class beaches, mountains, culture, and community facilities. For example, West Vancouver is home to 2,500 hectares of parks, such as Mount Seymour, Cypress Provincial Park, and Grouse Mountain. In these parks, It residents enjoy winter sports and traditional recreation at picnic time. Speaking of winter sports, the world famous Whistler Resort is just a few miles away.
For the more urban, it is also a suitable place to call home. The city has many unique amenities, while maintaining the charm of a small town. It offers lectures, classes and art workshops, for example. At the Ferry Building Gallery, West Vancouver residents can learn about Michelangelo or study black and white photography. At the Vancouver Museum, residents can view exhibits organized by the National Gallery of Canada. The public library, Sea Cost Actors Studio, Silk Purse Community Arts Center, Harmony Arts Festival, Dramaworks Theater Company, Music Box, and Kay Meek Performing Arts Center serve as venues for creativity and intellectual expansion for West Vancouver residents. In the West Vancouver Leisure Guide, residents can get details on how to celebrate the Iranian New Year in Ambleside Park, take part in an MS fundraising walk, or sign up for the Masters Mile Run.
For more information on moving to West Vancouver, contact West Vancouver Luxury Realtor Wendi Gustavson at WendiGustavson.com.
