West Vancouver British Columbia Map

About West Vancouver, British Columbia

West Vancouver is a district municipality in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. West Vancouver is located at 49.3311°N, 123.1597°W.

West Vancouver unfolds as a verdant expanse, where the Pacific Ocean’s cool breath kisses the rugged slopes of the North Shore Mountains. It lies 8.5 km north-north-west of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 337°T), and is situated 15.2 km south-south-east of Lions Bay. Here, dense evergreen forests, thick with cedar and fir, tumble down towards the intricate network of inlets and bays, their dark needles catching the diffused, grey light that often softens the coastal air. The terrain is a study in verticality, with steep, forested hillsides giving way to more gentle, park-like expanses closer to the water, all sculpted by glacial forces and the relentless artistry of rainfall. Below, the shoreline is a mosaic of rocky coves, sandy stretches, and the occasional weathered driftwood log, a constant reminder of the ocean's ever-present influence. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, a fragrance that clings to the skin and the very fabric of this place. This land, once the traditional territory of the Squamish Nation, now thrives as a testament to a careful balance between nature and human endeavor. The local economy, once heavily reliant on logging and fishing, has evolved, though the echoes of those industries can still be felt in the weathered piers and the quiet dignity of the waterfront. Today, West Vancouver is known for its distinctive residential character, a community that has cultivated a reputation for its natural beauty and a certain understated affluence, where the rhythm of life often seems to sync with the ebb and flow of the tide. Notable for its well-maintained parks and access to extensive hiking trails that climb into the mountains, West Vancouver offers a compelling blend of wildness and cultivated living, a place where the grandeur of the natural world feels both accessible and profoundly respected.

About This West Vancouver Map Page

Explore West Vancouver, 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: 49.331111, -123.159722. 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. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for West Vancouver includes the postal code (V7T), 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 Vancouver 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.