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| Place | West Bay |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | British Columbia (BC) |
| Location | New Westminster Land District |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 49.333333 |
| Longitude | -123.2 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | V7V |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | JAAJM |
West Bay is a community in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. West Bay is located at 49.3333°N, 123.2000°W.
West Bay occupies a steep, verdant reach of the Pacific coast where the land tilts sharply toward the salt water. It lies 10.2 km north-west of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 322°T), and is situated 15.8 km east of Bowen Bay. The terrain is defined by the Sentinel Hill, which rises with a quiet intensity above the shoreline, catching the last of the day’s light as it fades into a bruised indigo. The Capilano River carves its path toward the sea, a constant presence that fills the air with the scent of cold stone and wet cedar. While Cypress Falls remains a hidden sanctuary roughly 4 km away, the atmosphere here is dominated by the weight of the tides and the persistent, low-frequency hum of the Pacific. Even the distant, frozen reaches of Crescent Glacier, some 50 km removed, seem to influence the crisp clarity of the air that settles over the slopes during the transition from afternoon to dusk. Within the New Westminster Land District, West Bay holds a history shaped by the relentless pull of the coast and the rugged demands of the Pacific terrain. Life here moves in alignment with the water, reflecting a legacy of maritime labor and the steady, industrious nature of those who make their home along these cliffs. The proximity of Dick Lake, located about 5 km inland, provides a quiet counterpoint to the salt-heavy winds, offering a stillness that contrasts with the churning currents of the river mouth. Residents move through their days with a pragmatic focus, their lives shaped by the steep grades of the hills and the ever-changing temperament of the coastal climate. It is a landscape that demands attention, requiring a keen eye for the way the mist clings to the trees or how the light reflects off the dark, moving surfaces of the Capilano River.
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Explore West Bay, British Columbia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 49.333333, -123.2. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for West Bay includes the postal code (V7V), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for West Bay is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |