The area
Trans Canada Highway South to Marine Drive, and from Taylor Way West to 21st Street. Ambleside is West Vancouver’s centre for community activities, as well as the historic commercial centre.
With its many trendy stores and shops, this area offers a beautiful view along the waterfront and many local parks, and is close to most major facilities and businesses. Many community events are held in Ambleside such as Canada Day celebrations and the Harmony Arts Festival. It is home to West Vancouver’s newest development from renowned architect Arthur Erickson.
Community Resources
Parks
Chatwin Park, Leyland Park, Ambleside Park, Memorial Park, Hay Park.
Community Centres
West Vancouver Community Centre, new in Spring 2008, 2121 Marine Drive, Phone: 604-925-7270
Ambleside Park
www.discovervancouver.com/articles A favourite beach-walking area with spectacular views. 13th and Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC., Tel: (604) 925-7200
Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation
www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/parks Offers information on parks and recreation in the Vancouver area.
West Vancouver Museum
www.wvma.net 680 17th Street, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3T2, 604.925.7295
West Vancouver Public Library
www.westvanlib.org 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1J8, Tel: (604) 925-7400
Recycling / Garbage
Located at the south foot of Riverside Drive, just east of the Second Narrows Bridge in North Vancouver. This municipal facility serves the whole North Shore.
Education
Hollyburn Elementary School
www.sd45.bc.ca/hollyburn 1329 Duchess Avenue, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1H5, Tel: (604) 981-1220
Ridgeview Elementary School
www.sd45.bc.ca/ridgeview 1250 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver, BC, V7T 2G3, Tel: (604) 981-1250
Westcot Elementary School
www.sd45.bc.ca/westcot 760 Westcot Road, West Vancouver, BC V7S 1N7, Tel: (604) 981-1270
West Vancouver Secondary School
www.sd45.bc.ca/wvss 1750 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver, BC V7V 2G7, Tel: (604) 981-1100
West Vancouver School Board
www.sd45.bc.ca
Government
West Vancouver Municipal Hall
750 17th Street, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3T3, Tel: (604) 925-7200
Ambleside Community Site
www.amblesidevillage.ca City web site for the community of Ambleside.
West Community Health Centre
www.vch.ca Provides full range of health care services to Vancouver and its residents. 990 22nd Street, West Vancouver, BC V7V 4C2, Tel: (604) 904-6200