THE No. 69
BEACON Shedding light on the communities from Lions Bay to Dundarave
July/August 2025
‘Canada Day on Dundarave Beach’. Photo: Chris Stringer
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RIDE FOR RESCUE
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What happens in the library
have always loved libraries. The silence. The magic of undiscovered worlds lying in wait between book covers. Adventure. Mystery. Romance. Murder. Growing up in South Africa, my mother took me and my sister to our local library every couple of weeks. In retrospect, she likely did it for herself – she was a ferocious reader. We had no television – no devices at all – so visits to the library kept us entertained. And helped enormously, I suspect, in fulfilling the ‘being seen and not heard’ child rearing approach. And then there were the long summer holidays with my grandmother. Borrowing her library card. So exciting! Wellington, where Ouma lived, was scorching hot in summer. Like ‘melt your feet on the street’ hot. But the library was cool – an oasis where, during my early years, I spent my summers with the Famous Five, Secret Seven, and Nancy Drew. Later, it was Little Women (I wanted, desperately, to be Jo), The Clan of the Cave Bear (the first book that kept me awake at night), and Helter Skelter (the beginning of my lifelong fascination with Charles Manson and all things cult). My library love continued through the years – the one constant across changing schools, changing careers, travel, marriage, kids. When my husband and I immigrated to Canada in 1997, we had two young chil-
dren and little cash to spare. We knew no one on the North Shore and the library became a kind of second home. Einstein once said, “The only thing that you absolutely have to know is the location of the library.” He was likely referring to the wisdom contained on its shelves – Albert did not have Google. Times have changed – as have libraries – but his advice remains on the money.
ever checked out at the West Vancouver Memorial Library? Do you have any special memories or events tied to WVML, like storytime, book clubs, or community gatherings? Is there a particular corner or reading nook in the library you always find yourself drawn to? Or have you made a friend, or even fallen in love, at the library? Your stories can be inspirational, funny, embarrassing, or anything else. The West Vancouver Library Stories project includes three in-person writing sessions that will offer strategies and writing techniques to inspire you, find your unique writer’s voice, and bring your stories to life. These take place on July 15, 22, and 29 on the library’s rooftop patio. Let your memories flow as we write together outdoors. The stories will be edited and published in an eBook that will be available in the library’s digital collection. Generously funded by a West Vancouver Foundation Community Grant and the Province of BC through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, this workshop is free, but registration is required. Join us for an information session to learn more about the program, on Tuesday, July 8, from 6 - 7:30 pm in the Welsh Hall. Or register online at https://westvanlibrary.ca/series/west-vancouver-library-stories-writing-sessions/. See you on the patio!
“The only thing that you absolutely have to know is the location of the library.” - Albert Einstein My children are long grown, but my relationship with the library has only deepened. I find myself at the West Vancouver Memorial Library at least twice a week. And with the on-premises coffee shop, I can now even eat and drink there (gasp!) – something never allowed in the libraries of my youth. There are so many library stories. And this summer, in celebration of the West Vancouver Memorial Library’s 75th anniversary, there is an opportunity to share them. Do you remember the first book you
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District Community Award recipients BY Chris Stringer
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he 2025 West Vancouver Community Awards were held on Thursday, June 12. These awards recognize the efforts and commitments made by individuals and groups to build a stronger community and enhance our quality of life through volunteerism, achievement, acts of truth and reconciliation, acts of heroism or philanthropy. Karen Harrison received the Community Commitment Award. This award recognizes unsung heroes, individuals, or groups who make outstanding contributions to the community, lead by example, and inspire excellence through community commitment in dynamic participation, leadership, and active citizenship. Karen has served as a tireless leader in the Rotary Club of West Vancouver Sunrise for 17 years. For the past 14 years, she has led the club’s annual Rotary Ride for Rescue that raises funds to benefit North Shore Rescue as well as humanitarian projects of
the Rotary Club. To date the Ride has raised over $500,000. Our own Beacon columnist, Chris Adshead, was the recipient of the Heritage Award, which recognizes individuals or groups who make exceptional contributions to the preservation of West Vancouver’s natural, built, and cultural heritage through conservation, projects, education, or advocacy. Chris has served the community of Horseshoe Bay and Gleneagles in multiple capacities for decades. Among them: chairing the Western Residents Association, publishing the Westerner newspaper, serving on the BC Ferries Liaison committee, and as a member of the Horseshoe Bay Local Area Planning committee. Chris’ historical research, documentation, and photography contribute to 326 entries in the West Vancouver Museum and Archives records. We congratulate both Karen and Chris, and thank them for their commitment to our community.
Karen Harrison.
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Chris Adshead.
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Rotary Ride for Rescue BY Kevyn Karimi
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he 14th annual Rotary Ride for Rescue brought together approximately 200 passionate cyclists on Saturday, June 14, in a display of community spirit. The event successfully raised over $131,000 benefiting North Shore Rescue and RCMSAR Station 1. Riders had the option to challenge themselves on both road and rugged mountain biking routes through the breathtaking terrain of Cypress Mountain. The routes offered stunning vistas and a true test of endurance for participants of all levels. This year’s event saw some impressive performances from top cyclists. On the road, Olympic hopefuls Monty Rigby, finishing with a time of 00:33:02, and Sidney Swierenga, close behind at 00:35:07, showcased their exceptional talent and dedication. In the mountain biking category, Squamish couple Alex Nevison (00:48:35) and Janna MacLean (00:57:29) demonstrated their prowess, leading the pack with strong finishes.
Organized by the Rotary Club of West Vancouver Sunshine, the Ride for Rescue has firmly established itself as a cherished community event. It blends the thrill of an athletic challenge with the satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of others, supporting critical rescue operations.
The RCMSAR team at the ready.
Rider banner.
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Riders prepare for the climb.
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An update on Navvy Jack House BY Navvy Jack House
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t is often said that the history of our community resides in Navvy Jack House – the earliest colonial dwelling west of the Capilano River. From the 1870s to the 1890s, it was home to the family of John “Navvy Jack” Thomas and his Indigenous wife, Sla-wiya. Over time, it became home to other families, including the Lawsons and, most recently, the Williams. It was the longest continuously-occupied residence in the lower mainland. John Lawson and his family called the house “Hollyburn.” It was the centre of the nascent West Vancouver, with Lawson running the Post Office, and holding the first council meeting on site. In 1990, the district purchased the historic property as part of its Ambleside Park plan, with the then owners retaining a life interest. In 2020-21, council voted to support the house’s renovation and repurposing as a waterfront destination. Council contributed financially to the project through the Community Amenity funds, on condition that the balance be raised within the community and that it be self-sustaining over time. In 2023, the district came to an agreement with Carrera Management to take on the capital works in return for a long-term lease with a hospitality operation supporting the house’s on-going upkeep costs. Those who walk the Spirit Trail and seawall will have seen that this project is now well underway. Later additions to Navvy Jack House have been stripped back; the original balloon-framed building, with its pitched roof and many of its original window and
door openings, is now visible. It has been set on a new foundation, safe from our rising sea levels, and a new annex to the west is under construction. Those interested in coffee and a muffin will be able to enter the small communal area through the front door from the veranda. Those coming for a meal will enter Bistro Navvy Jack from the west and be seated in the annex. The opening of the facility is still at least a year away. Apart from the building activities, preparations are being coordinated on a number of fronts between the Navvy Jack House Citizens Group, the district, and Carrera Management. A series of information boards and artefacts will speak to the history of the house and its families, the history of the surrounding lands, and the early steps in the formation of the municipality. The east wall of the house is earmarked for an art installation and proposals will be sought
for this. The area immediately around the house, and the interface with John Lawson Park, may include indigenous and colonial plantings. There is much to do in a short period of
Photo: courtesy of WVML 097.WVA.LAW In this 1908 photo of a wedding party, homeowner, John Lawson is in the buggy with the white annex as backdrop.
time to get ready for the opening of this historic waterfront destination. We will do our best to keep you abreast of progress. Thank you for your ongoing interest and support.
Photo provided Navvy Jack House under re-construction, June 2025.
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Artist rendition of the restored house with attached bistro and coffee area.
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Through the Pages: Panther Press then and now BY Irwin Park
Panther Pressers Origins and founder Terra (grade 6) The Panther Press is a student-created newspaper that grade 5-7 kids from Irwin Park Elementary work on throughout the year. It started four years ago with a couple of grade 5 students who had a good idea. The founder, Shaina, who now attends grade 8 at West Van Secondary, explains: “It was just me and my friend Eleanor, sitting on the swings, talking about how we didn’t have enough clubs at school, and I thought, ‘What if we started a newspaper?’ I told Ms. Ellwyn, and the first year had only seven people, like a little family we created.” Shaina was inspired by her grade 3 teacher, Mr. Raw, when he told her that writing came naturally to her, and she wanted to share that. “I’m just so proud to see something so small that I started when I was so little become so big,” Shaina says. Changes over time Anna (grade 7) Panther Press has changed a lot over the past four years. It started in 2021 with seven grade 5 students who met in the small ELL (English Language Learning) room during lunch. It was only ten pages long. Today, there are over 60 students in grades 5-7 who meet in the library and create a newspaper that is 80 slides long. Students come up with all the ideas and decide what they want the paper to look like. For example, inside the paper, there’s a Student Survey, Your Birthday in History, Dad Jokes, an Art Page, and different articles.
I went onto the playground and asked kids what their favourite part of the paper was. Byron (gr. 5) said, “The best part is Kids in the Kitchen.” Bella (gr. 5) commented, “My favorite part is Teacher Feature because teachers are asked funny questions like, ‘Who’s your childhood crush?’” The impact Chi ky (grade 6) How has Panther Press made a difference to its journalists? I interviewed a couple of members and got their thoughts. Annia (gr. 6) says, “It has created an amazing community for me. I love the creative work that people put in to make an amazing newspaper for the school.” Daniel (gr. 5) adds: “I’ve really improved my writing skills, and I love that we can choose our groups and connect with each other.” Deklan (gr. 5) really loves reading the newspaper, “as well as going to the Panther Press parties. I like contributing to the paper because I get to share my ideas in different ways.” And Pariya (gr. 5) comments: “Panther Press helped me improve my writing skills and understanding. Before being part of the paper, my skills weren’t as good.” The perks! Mayra (grade 6) I joined Panther Press in September 2023 when I was in grade 5. I mostly joined PP to make friends, but now that I’ve been in it for two years, I’ve learned that there are tons of perks! I had just come to Canada, and my English wasn’t great, but my friend, Vita, encouraged me to join. Once I joined, I made friends with people I wouldn’t normally be friends with (like boys)! One of the most exciting perks of PP is the end-of-
Photo: courtesy of Ms. Ellwyn, Irwin Park Elementary School Irwin Park Elementary’s grade 6 & 7 Panther Press journalists; Terra, Anna, Chi ky, and Mayra.
term parties! We all snuggle into the library, eat snacks and watch a movie. It’s very cozy. I also love the year-end photoshoot with Ms. Ellwyn. There are so many themes, like Blockbusters, Film Noir, and Time Travel. Using Canva, Ms. Ellwyn photoshops us into real photos! Of course, the best part of Panther Press is sharing our newspaper with
the school – and the party. Definitely the party! Even though I was a bit scared to join PP, now I don’t regret it, and I’m happy I did. As Shaina, Panther Press founder, said, “If you have a voice in the back of your head telling you to do something, do it.”
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LOOKING BACK
Little shop of wonders
ooking for something special? Well, there’s a place in West Vancouver that you should visit. It’s called SACS on 21st (Seniors’ Activity Centre Shop on 21st Street). Located within the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre (SAC) at Marine Drive and 21st Street, it’s open to all. I recently had coffee with two of the hardworking members of the organizing committee, to learn more about its success. The idea for the shop developed out of the extremely popular West Vancouver Annual SAC Flea Market. That well-attended event was held for four decades at the West Vancouver Ice Arena. The desire to have a year-round location led to the opening, on September 19, 2016, of a small shop inside the SAC. It proved to be popular, but too small. When the original shop opened there were 16 volunteers. Twelve of those are still on the job! On August 10, 2020, the larger shop opened, and it is still going strong. In 2024, over 19,000 items were sold; 5,600 volunteer hours were logged in the pricing room and 11,140 volunteer hours were spent on the shop floor. This is an amazing feat for the current 44 volunteers (and often some of their spouses). So how does it all work? There is a committee running the show. The committee reports to the SAC management. When donations come in, getting them ready for
sale starts with sorting and cleaning. Some items also have to be researched as to value. While Mr. Google plays a part here, there are several semi-professional volunteers who help, and for some valuable items outside appraisers offer their knowledge. Stock is continually changing, and you never know what treasures you will find. The variety of articles donated is truly amazing, and while household items make up a large
portion, antiques, jewelry, artwork, décor pieces, and collectibles are also given to the shop. When I visited, a large collection of magnificent blue and gold Spode chinaware was on display. Jigsaw puzzles are often donated, sold, and then later re-donated after completion! The selection of quality used clothing and shoes is one of their strongest sellers and they are always grateful for donations of gently used, clean, quality clothing, both women’s and men’s.
A slow wander through assorted treasures brings beautiful memories and allows time to stand still for a while.
Who sets up the shop and lays out the merchandise? SACS on 21st consider themselves fortunate that one of their volunteers works in set decoration in the local film industry. With her expertise, the shop is arranged in a colourful manner with bouquets and lights to create a friendly atmosphere. My advice to anyone visiting, is to walk around more than once – there are many interesting items on display, and you don’t want to miss anything. SACS on 21st is a major fundraiser for the SAC, but where exactly do the sale proceeds go? Posted in the shop, a fundraising update outlines a long list of recipients of funds, all of which are excellent causes and programs. However, SACS on 21st is not just about money; it also has a strong social side. Many people drop in for a chat, making connections and forming new friendships. One volunteer shared her story of the shop’s effect on people. She had seen a gentleman in the shop several times. As he wandered around, taking it all in, she asked if she could help him. His response: “No, I’m just looking at my memories!” Visit SACS at 695 21st Street from Monday to Saturday between 10 am and 3 pm. They take credit, debit and cash! Treasures can be dropped at the shop or front desk from Monday to Saturday from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Hammersley Indian Tree set.
Blue and gold Spode china behind a crystal decanter and glasses set.
Photos: Chris Adshead
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Ambleside Orchestra chamber players at NS Hospice BY Monique Wilberg
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n June 14, the Ambleside Orchestra chamber players brought heartfelt music and deep gratitude to the North Shore Hospice with a special performance titled “Strawberry Tea.” This moving concert was inspired by a personal story that reflects the very best of our community: the care, resilience, and compassion found within the walls of Lions Gate Hospice. The performance was organized by Ambleside Orchestra’s dedicated spokesperson, Terry Pask, who was touched by the story of Jan Deman – my father. In March 2024, Jan suffered a fall that fractured his shoulder. While recovering, his mobility was compromised by Parkinson’s disease,
leading to pneumonia. He was admitted to palliative care at Lions Gate Hospital, unable to swallow or regain strength. But fortune intervened in the form of Dr. Ladka, who recommended his transfer to the hospice. There, thanks to extraordinary care, Jan made an unlikely recovery. “He doesn’t belong here,” the team remarked. Today, Jan resides at Amica Lions Gate, a testament to the hospice’s impact. To honour this exceptional team, concertmaster Zoë Robertson curated a thoughtful and joyful program spanning Handel to Stevie Wonder. With special guest Gene Ramsbottom on clarinet, the chamber players filled the room with warmth and elegance – from Mozart’s “Larghetto” to a spirited rendition of “Billie Jean.” Performers Paula Burgerjon, Eileen Jong, Zoë and Margaret Thompson, John
Ambleside Orchestra chamber players in the gardens at North Shore Hospice.
Thompson, Christopher Essex, and Anne Powell brought both technical precision and heartfelt expression. It was an afternoon that celebrated the healing power of
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Photo: Chris Stringer
music, the dignity of care, and the gratitude of a family and a community. To the hospice team: thank you. This concert was for you.
DOLLARS AND SENSE
CRA My Account woes
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s an older gentleman, beyond the tax-relief of RRSP contributions, I now invest in my Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). Erring on the side of caution, I usually wait until July to calculate my contribution room as it takes that long for CRA to recognise and post my transactions for the last tax year on My Account, the CRA information portal. This year, I will be out of luck. Troubles with the technology in this part of My Account have forced the CRA to close this function. It appears the
problem is a major one and will take time to rectify. No matter, I think I can figure out what I contributed last year as my case is simple, but for those who have both contributions and withdrawals, maybe over a few years, or in multiple accounts, the math becomes more challenging. Vital carry-forward information will also be unavailable. An innocent over-contribution may not become apparent for 12 months, nevertheless the penalties will apply from day one. Although
penalty free, under-contributions are lost tax-saving opportunities. All the while, My Account, your only window to your tax affairs, will be of absolutely no help. That all said, you can telephone and participate in the queue. This is troublesome enough, however the CRA seems to be having many more problems with its online reporting these days. Many taxpayers struggled this year with glitches to online tax slip reporting, some seeing duplicate tax slips while oth-
ers were missing altogether. Add to this the reversed changes in the capital gains treatment (not CRA’s fault) and the result is great confusion during tax season. All these matters, whether the fault of CRA or the finance department, erode public faith in the verity of our tax system. Michael Berton is a retired financial planner living on the North Shore.
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ANNE BAIRD
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ANNE’S CORNER
Twinkle, twinkle little star
illian, Joanie, and I learned to play the ukelele together. The piano, harp, or other serious instrument would have taken too long to master. We wanted instant gratification! To be able to play together for sheer joy, fun, and frolic. We bought our ukeleles, found a wonderful teacher, and before long were able to plonk out great classics like “She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain” and “Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue,” to the amazement and delight of friends and family. This was particularly helpful to me. My late husband, Joe, was dying at home of cancer which had metastasized to the bones. He was no longer able to get out of bed. Daily help arrived to assist me with bathing, feeding, bathroom, and pain management. But the days were long. When Joe had had enough, and was ready to go to sleep, he would smile at me and say, “It’s time for twinkle, twinkle.” This re-
ferred to my custom of singing to him every evening, to help him drift away. You guessed it! They were the bedtime songs his mother had sung to him as a child: “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”, and, for good measure, “Jesus Loves Me.” It had become our nightly ritual. But the addition of my ukelele added richness to the performance. Before long, I added other favourites: “I’ve Been Workin’ on the Railroad” and “I’m a Little Tea Pot.” The time arrived, however, when Joe could no longer linger. He died. And as he had wished, he was cremated. I prepared to bury his ashes in the garden funeral plot at our church, St. Francis-in-the-Wood. My ukelele besties, Gillian and Joanie, prepared to join me in our final tribute to him. At the end of the service, our pastor instructed us in what to do. “Close friends and family may now accompany Anne and her family to the burial site,” he said. “The
rest will remain seated, until the reception.” My family, Gillian and Joanie, rose and walked down the aisle with me. I carried the box with Joe’s ashes, and my ukelele, to the burial site. Gillian and Joanie carried their ukeleles. As we reached the door and descended the steps to the garden and the burial site, I heard a soft shuffling of many footsteps behind me. Could it be? When I reached the burial plot and turned around, I discovered it was true. The whole church, in a heartwarming show of solidarity, had come with us. I turned to the crowd, glanced at Gillian and Joanie, and grasped my ukelele firmly in my hand. I stepped forward to explain: “Every night, before Joe went to sleep,” I said, “he’d ask me to sing him two songs: “Twinkle, Twinkle” and “Jesus Loves Me.” He couldn’t sleep without them. He’s gone to sleep now, but he missed his final singalong, because he died late at night. Gillian, Joanie and I would like to sing
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him to his final sleep. You can sing too if you like.” We boldly struck the chords on our ukeleles and lifted our voices in song. “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” and “Jesus Loves Me.” Everyone knew the words. Everyone sang. Joe’s soul, if it still lingered, spun up to Heaven, lifted by the lilting chords of the ukelele, and the voices of many friends.
GARDEN JARGON
Summer breezes and sunny skies
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ith the heat of summer days, attention to watering is critical. When it’s your time to water lawns – given water restrictions – sprinkle deeply in the early morning to keep your grass (kept at 2.5”) lush. No fertilizer in July and August. Hanging baskets need drenching every morning if moss type and feed with fish fertilizer every couple of weeks. Growing delphiniums? When blossoms fade, cut them to the ground to get a second flush. Prune any shrub or ornamental tree that has finished blooming to shape. Did you plant garlic last November? Late July or August is the time to harvest. If you haven’t already done so, snip off the flower scapes to redirect energy. After removal, leave the foliage on till completely dry. Then it’s aioli and pesto time!
Take care to deadhead your roses regularly and don’t complicate things by counting leaves as it doesn’t really matter. They will continue to bloom. Water deeply in the early morning, keeping the foliage dry. They love to be fed! Give them rose food scratched into the surface and/or a cover of steer manure in early July. If you planted vegetables, you are most likely harvesting now. Plant more! Especially lettuce, to keep the supply going well into the fall. I’ve planted bush beans that grow low in rows and produce great green beans. July is still good as they like to be sown in warm soil. Clip off spent lavender flower stems in August. You’ll lightly prune foliage next February. And the wispy bits of wisteria should also be pruned back to within 3-5 nodes from the main stem. Repeat this in late December.
A nice addition to other fall-flowering perennials and shrubs is colchicum autumnale (Autumn Crocus). This looks great in a rockery or garden edge. And finally, a favourite plant … yarrow (Achillea millefolium)! It loves the heat and well-drained soil and looks fantastic bunched with other perennials. Group them here and there with various colours in full sun. Check out Paprika, Moonshine, Apple Blossom, or White Wild. Enjoy!
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Geological origin of The Table, Garibaldi Park BY Bob Turner
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ome local landscape features just rivet my geological attention. The big wall of Stawamus Chief near Squamish is one. The finger-like spire of Black Tusk is another. But none is more confounding than The Table, or Table Mountain, in Garibaldi Park. As a geologist and filmmaker, and someone who has explored Garibaldi Park, it was great fun to take on The Table’s puzzles in my new YouTube movie, I am a Geologist: The Table, Garibaldi Provincial Park, BC. Garibaldi Park lies just east of Highway 99 between Squamish and Whistler. For a geologist like me, Garibaldi Park is heaven. The entrance to Garibaldi is guarded by The Barrier, a great crumbling wall of lava. The stunningly blue waters of Garibaldi Lake, tinted by glacier flour, are held back by a lava flow. Around the lake rise a half dozen volcanoes, of all shapes, sizes and hues. Its tumbling glaciers are accessible, descending from granite spires and their meltwaters spread have built vast outwashes of gravel. All these are set amid heather-topped ridges and meadow-filled valleys flush with alpine flowers. Being so close to Vancouver, Garibaldi Park has drawn visitors for a century to its alpine meadows and mountain vistas. The park’s name draws from the great mountain that rises above it all, Mt Garibaldi, known to the Skohomish peoples as Nch’kay, meaning Dirty Place, a name that reflects the muddy floods that cascade off its easily eroded volcanic slopes during winter storms. Mt Garibaldi is a volcano and sister to the other great Cascade volcanoes of the Pacific Northwest such as Mt Baker and Mt Rainier in Washington State. The volcanoes of Garibaldi Park as well as all the Cascade volcanoes reflect the ongoing collision between vast tectonic plates deep beneath our feet, so slow as to be imperceptible, that is until an earthquake rumbles. This ongoing tectonic collision – between the North American tectonic plate and one that underlies the Pacific Ocean offshore – melts rock 80 kilometres deep in the earth. Occasionally, magma reaches the surface
causing a volcanic eruption, like Mt St Helens in 1980. The Table is a strikingly flat-topped butte, shaped something like a mountainsized tree stump. Its horizontal summit is out of place with the surrounding ragged peaks and would look more at home in the desert country of the American southwest. How did it form? In the
The Table (left) and Mt Garibaldi (right).
Photo: courtesy of Tim Turner
Photo: Bo b Turner Bob and T im Turner in Garibald i Park.
late 1940s, Bill Matthews, a young graduate student had taken on the task of deciphering the geology of the Garibaldi Lake area for his PhD thesis. He knew that The Table was made of lava layers, one stacked on top of the other, but he was baffled because lavas typically flow considerable distances after they erupt from a volcano. Contrary to this, all The Table’s lavas were confined to a narrow vertical stack, a pile as high as was wide. What might have held those ancient lava flows into such a tight space? What Bill concluded later began a new branch of earth science – ‘Fire and Ice’ geology. The Table was a volcano that erupted under a glacier during the last Ice Age; its lava eruptions quickly quenched to rock by the surrounding glacier. When the Ice Age ended and the glacier melted away, the Table volcano was left standing like a stack of pancakes. Dr. Bill Matthews went on to a distinguished 60-year career at UBC and to become a legend among BC geologists, pioneering the interpretation of landscapes throughout the province. The movie I am a Geologist: The Table, Garibaldi Provincial Park, BC, is available on my ‘Bob Turner’ YouTube channel.
The Table.
Photo: courtesy of Tim Turner
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We sail the ocean blue BY Hilary Clark
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e West Van residents must be the most fortunate people in the world. If we managed to settle here before the house prices hit the stratosphere, we have to be hugging ourselves with delight (even if we have to pay for a wastewater plant we never voted for). Our delight is in our proximity to the ocean. It comes and goes twice a day, exhibits good moods and bad moods, changes colour and temperature, and lets us play in it, around it, and on it. The discovery of our flotation ability must have amazed our primitive forebears and the fact that we could build crafts that could propel us in it, around it, and on it has been satisfying our adventurous natures for eons. My family lived on the sea. Dad owned a 60-foot launch that he chartered. We also used it as a recreation source. Not surprisingly, I was given swimming lessons almost as soon as I could walk. I remember being coerced into doing the ‘dead man’s float’ at Sun Swimming Lessons at Third Beach pool. The name of the float was enough to put any one
off. Eventually I was bribed (ice cream) into it, and the rest is history. I can swim! Dad’s boat, the Atsilac was the fastest boat in the harbour. Dad was constantly being pressured into using it for rum-running. (This was during the days of the US prohibition.) He always denied rum-running, but the fact that his boat was fast, and had a peculiar name, made it suspicious. The name was my half-sister’s name backwards. (The rum-runners chose weird names for their boats so that the American coast guard would have trouble remembering them.) Dad lost everything in the Depression of the ‘30s. (When people couldn’t afford food for the table, they didn’t charter boats) As a 30-year-old, I was attracted to men with boats. I realized that if I was going to sail with friends, for safety’s sake I had better learn to sail myself. I signed up for Hollyburn Sailing Club lessons. Well, of course I was the oldest person there. Kids as young as 10 seemed to be taking lessons and they were certainly better at it than I was! After some onshore instruction we were assigned a small boat, shown how to drop the center board and put up the sail. This was great fun until
Atsilac and Dad.
I was chastised by the instructor (in a motorboat) that I was sailing right into the shipping lanes leading under the Lions Gate bridge. Looking up, I did see a rather large freighter bearing down on my tiny sailboat that the instructor in his motorboat was now pulling toward the shore. Things improved from then on, until the very last day of lessons: “Today you have to tip your boat and fall into the water, right the boat and climb back in.” It was a dark, cold, almost rainy August day. I was already freezing even with a life jacket on. (Whoops, sorry, flotation device.) I looked him straight in the
DAVID ROBERTS
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eye and said “No.” He replied, “You won’t get your sailing certificate unless you can do this.” I said the likelihood of my ever sailing in one of these tiny boats again was remote. “Thank you for a great course and I will forgo the certificate.” I have enjoyed sailing in 30’- 40’ boats for the last 30 years, as a guest or as a crew. I have never fallen overboard, and I still mourn the passing of the skipper of the Juno, the last boat I will enjoy. He sailed into his late ‘80s and we used to lift him from the dock into the stern. My love of the ocean has never diminished. I sail the ocean blue in my dreams.
FROM THE INKWELL
So many books, so little time
M
y wife, Gill, and I own a lot of books. Nine years ago, we moved out of our big, old, rambling house in which we had brought up four children, and accumulated 54 years of stuff. We were downsizing and a third of our stuff had to go – including books. However, with a desire to keep as many of our books as we could, we had the carpenter build us two bookcases in our new home. So it was that our townhouse became home to much the same number of books as we had before. But we are now nine years older, and time is quietly insisting that we prepare for our next move. The Little Free Library took a book or two from time to time, but the problem with that was that we sometimes found a book there that we wanted to keep. The church jumble sale afforded a great opportunity to discard books. The sale occurs three times a year. I took down a box full – 18 books. I performed a little mental
arithmetic. At 18 books a time, two more jumble sales would result in a total of 54 books. In one year. At this rate it would take some ten years to reduce our books by half. My wife would then be 97 and I would be well over 100. Clearly, we were going to have to hit upon a more effective way of reducing our library. Theoretically, you should be able to stand in front of the bookcase, extend an arm, seize a book, assess its worth and either put it back or heave it into the waiting wine box. But this is easier said than done. You seize a book. You carry it to the armchair and open it. Fatal mistake. I did this with Treasure Island, one book out of the complete set of Robert Louis Stevenson’s works. I read the first 60 pages. It was enthralling. Stevenson builds tension so masterfully that you turn page after page, eager to find out what is going to happen next. Half an hour went by and I had not thrown
the book in the wine box. Instead, I put it back with its five fellows. I couldn’t rid myself of Robert Louis Stevenson, even though I secretly told myself I was never going to read any of them again. Then my eye rested on Conrad Black’s biography of Maurice Duplessis, one of four books by Black. Rascal he may be, Black is still an accomplished author, so I decided to keep all four of his books. So, there I was, an hour of dipping into books – the wine box still empty. The crisis came when I hit upon Dear Nan, a book I had kept, unread, for at least 25 years. Dear Nan is an edited collection of about 150 letters, written by Emily Carr to her friend Nan Cheney between 1927 and 1945, when she died. Nan Cheney was an accomplished artist herself. The widow of a radiologist, she worked as a medical artist at UBC. For about 18 months in the 1950s, I lived in Nan Cheney’s basement, and she
fed me. One of Emily Carr’s paintings hung in her sitting room. Even then it must have been worth half a million dollars. So, I spent half an hour skipping through Dear Nan. The letters are interesting, but not really absorbing enough to read all the way through. Carr, herself was a talented author, with half a dozen enchanting books to her credit, all of which rested on the shelf immediately below Dear Nan. I kept the lot. Gill and I shook our heads. We were obviously going to have to be more ruthless. We devised a motto: “When in doubt, throw it out.” Still, amongst all our books, there were many, that we had bought, but not yet read. There was little we could do about that except start reading them. We didn’t bother calculating how long this would take.
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Changing the world BY Lindy Pfeil
W
est Vancouver’s own Kate (Xiyun) Huang, a grade 8 student at West Vancouver Secondary School, has just been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Girl Guides of Canada Change Maker Award. This award is highly competitive and recognizes young leaders across the country who are making a meaningful difference in their communities. Last year, only four girls in the 12–14 age group were selected – none from BC. Kate first got involved with Girl Guides about five years ago, thanks to a recommendation from her friend Rachel. “It’s been an incredible journey,” she says, specially meeting new people through the many events and opportunities Girl Guides offers. “It’s such a fun and welcoming community.” Kate was nominated for the Change Maker Award because of her long-term commitment to the Firefly Youth Project,
which she’s led as Youth Director in West Vancouver. The project supports International China Concern (ICC) – an organization that brings hope and dignity to children with disabilities in China. ICC helps prevent abandonment by supporting families, providing education and therapy, and building inclusive, loving communities. “Managing this project has been both challenging and deeply meaningful,” Kate explains. “I recruit and mentor youth volunteers, raise awareness on social media, and organize bottle drives to fundraise for ICC’s Family Partners Program.” In 2024 alone, she contributed 35 volunteer hours through bottle drives. One of the children their efforts support is Xiahong, a 16-year-old boy who receives therapy for mobility and emotional challenges. “Seeing him thrive – pushing his wheelchair independently, enjoying morning assemblies, and smiling during swing therapy – reminds me why I do this work.” Kate believes this experience has helped her grow as a leader. “I’ve learned how to
Change Maker Award recipient, Xiyun Kate Huang.
Photo: courtesy of Daina Zhu
face obstacles, communicate effectively, and inspire others through action. It’s about more than fundraising – it’s about building a more compassionate and inclusive community, where every child is seen and valued.” Girl Guides of Canada’s Change Maker Award celebrates girls’ courageous, inspiring actions and the compassionate young leaders they’re becoming. It cheers them on as they change the world, no matter how big or small the changes.
“I’m truly honoured to receive this award and grateful to Girl Guides for empowering girls to lead with purpose,” Kate says. “To anyone thinking about joining Girl Guides: do it! You’ll make amazing friends, go on great adventures, and discover how much impact you’re capable of.” Congratulations Kate, for being the very worthy recipient of the 2025 Change Maker Award. And for changing the world for the better.
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Recycle boxes.
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Pink boxes for plastics BY Lindy Pfeil
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ecycle BC has rolled out monthly pink box collection across all curbside households in the district. Pickups started in June and will occur once a month on residents’ regular recycling day. “This new service provides West Vancouver residents with a more convenient way to sort and divert their waste at home,” says Emily Willobee, Senior Manager Engineering Services. “Curbside collection will make it easier to recycle flexible plastics, helping us take another meaningful step toward the district’s waste reduction goals.” Flexible plastics are lightweight, soft plastics that can be crumpled or folded, such as plastic bags (for bread, produce, bulk foods), overwrap (for toilet paper, paper towels, beverage flats), standup and zipperlock pouches (for granola, grains, dried fruit), crinkly wrappers and bags (cereal box liners, chip bags, pasta bags), packaging with plastic seals (for deli meats, sliced cheese), plastic
net bags (for produce) and bubble wrap and other protective packaging. “This new permanent service follows a pilot program we conducted in West Vancouver between November 2021 and May 2022,” explains Sam Baker, Executive Director, Recycle BC. “We heard great feedback from residents, and we’re thrilled to be able to offer the program permanently. This will make it easier for residents living in the District of West Vancouver to recycle flexible plastics, help us collect more of these materials, and keep more plastic out of the landfill.” Recycle BC is a not-for-profit organization, operating as a full Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program. It collects, sorts, and processes recyclables from homes and depots across the province, working closely with communities and partners to ensure efficient and responsible recycling. The organization also educates the public on proper recycling practices to support a cleaner, more sustainable environment. “We service over 195 communities and
collect over 200,000 tonnes of material each year,” says Maja Rusinowska, Manager, Stakeholder Relations, Western Canada Recycle BC. “We have a high recovery rate and 94.3 % of the material that we collect is managed by recycling, so we’d really like residents to trust that the material they put in does get recycled.” She adds, “the flexible plastics that are collected are recycled into resin to create durable plastic products, like plastic buckets and pails, for example, so it
really is that circular economy that we all strive to promote.” Residents should empty, rinse and bundle flexible plastics inside reused plastic bags or zipper-lock pouches before placing them in the pink box to keep them from blowing away. Flexible plastics will be collected on a separate truck, so collection may be at a different time of day. Residents can look up their specific collection dates at RecycleBC.ca/WestVancouver.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Hot Summer Nights
H
ot Summer Nights is a great blend of fun, education about fire prevention and safety, and community connection. Whether you are looking to entertain the kids, connect with neighbours, or simply have fun outdoors, this event offers something for everyone. Put on a swimsuit and prepare to be drenched as you enjoy summer with friends and family. A few summers ago, the Lower Mainland saw blistering hot temperatures. Smoke from mountain fires lingered and places with air conditioners became popular destinations. Our family, just like everyone else, was looking for a way to keep cool. West Vancouver firefighters came to the rescue with Hot Summer Nights to beat the heat. The family-friendly celebration took place in Ambleside Park and provided the refreshing break we all needed. The evening started with an exciting tour of fire trucks. Aspiring young firefighters were given a chance
1295 CLYDE AVENUE
Ambleside | West Vancouver
to climb aboard, ask questions and learn about the firefighting equipment. The fire truck’s giant water spray ensured refreshing fun for the kids. Lively music and delicious food created a festive atmosphere. This year, Hot Summer Nights is scheduled on July 17 and July 31 from 6:30 to 8 pm at Ambleside Park. Make sure to bring sunblock, towels, and picnic blanket. The event is free and does not require registration but get there early to get a perfect picnic spot. More information will be posted by the district at https://westvancouver.ca/events-meetings/ hot-summer-nights-4. Mark your calendar and enjoy the beautiful summer!
floor plan
$3,688,000
4BD, 4 BTH, 3,044 SQ.FT., 2 BLOCKS TO AMBLESIDE BEACH!
Enjoy hot summer nights with West Van fire fighters in Ambleside Park.
Photo: Jini Park
Absolutely stunning home in the HEART OF AMBLESIDE! Sitting on a low maintenance 33x120’ lot, this 3,000+ sq ft home is loaded with features & quality finishing. Fabulous kitchen/family room with granite, marble, top of the line cabinets & SS appliances opens to a large low-maintenance backyard patio and 2 car garage. Walnut hardwood flooring on the main with new carpets in the three large upstairs bedrooms. Primary bedroom includes 5pc ensuite, WIC & south facing balcony with views of Stanley Park + Lions Gate. Fantastic lower level offers an insulated media room, bar + wine room & gym with a private walk out patio to cool off! 7 zone radiant heating, EV ready, heat pump for A/C, NEW 50 YEAR ROOF & gutters! Central location close to schools, shopping & only TWO BLOCKS TO AMBLESIDE BEACH!
MARK BALLARD Personal Real Estate Corp. 604 341 3147 mark@ballard360.com JAMES BARNES Licensed Realtor® 604 360 7529 james@ballard360.com
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KIM TAYLOR Real Estate Group
InIn the felt that thatI’m I’mnot notjust justselling sellingaahome, home,I’m I’mselling sellingaalifestyle. lifestyle.When WhenI move I movesomeone someoneinto intoa a the1315years yearsthat thatI’ve I’vehelped helpedmy myclients clients buy buy and and sell sell homes homes here, here, I’ve always felt new home, thethe process doesn’t end with meme handing them thethe keys; I’mI’m involved in connecting them with their new community - my community. I was fortunate to grow new home, process doesn’t end with handing them keys; involved in connecting them with their new community - my community. I was fortunate to up in Eagle Harbour and my in Horseshoe Bay. Our learnlearn in the classrooms that that we did at Gleneagles it doesn’t get more localSince than grow up in Eagle Harbour andhusband, my husband, in Horseshoe Bay. son Ourand sondaughter and daughter insame the same classrooms we did - it doesn’t-get more local than that. that. Since I’ve childhood I’ve been familiar with the trails, parks and that my family today. I feel very fortunate to have fashioned a successful career doing childhood been familiar with the trails, parks and beaches thatbeaches my family enjoys today.enjoys I feel very fortunate to have fashioned a successful career doing what I love to what I love to do in this beautiful area I call home and I would love to help your family buy or sell the West Coast dream... because I believe it is.
do in this beautiful area I call home and I would love to help your family buy or sell the West Coast dream... because I believe it is.
SOLD SOLD
SOLD
350 KELVIN GROVE WAY LIONS BAY
$2,390,000
5704 WESTPORT ROAD EAGLE HARBOUR
$2,998,000
405 TIMBERTOP DRIVE LIONS BAY
$1,799,000
Experience stunning ocean & island views from this 4 bdrm / 3 bthrm / 3213 SF home. Main level boasts a gourmet kitchen with eating area, 290 WAY elegantKELVIN living spaces,GROVE & a spacious primary suite - all$2.688M with access to LIONS BAY three expansive decks. Complete with workshop and tons of storage.
Nestled in absolute privacy, this 5 bdrm + office / 5 bthrm / 5661 SF residence sits on over ½ an acre surrounded by lush gardens. It 6239 an WELLINGTON AVE hobby room, games $3.95M features open-plan, gourmet kitchen, room, HORSESHOE gym, sauna, hotBAY tub, greenhouse, garage, and gated driveway.
This move-in ready, 3 bdrm / 3 bthrm / 2,586 SF West Coast contemporary home features stunning ocean views. Open509 6707withNELSON AVE rec room/gym $1.29M concept- living bedrooms upstairs, below. HORSESHOE Private, nearlyBAY 1-acre lot. Many updates throughout.
This beautifully renovated 7 bdrm / 5 bthrm / 5,528 SF Kelvin Grove home boasts incredible panoramic views on all 3 levels. Hidden below the street for maximum privacy, this home reveals its magnificence the moment you step inside. 3 bdrms up; an impressive main floor with a 1000+ SF sundeck; TWO spacious 2 bdrm suites. Lots of updates, a detached garage and a separate studio.
Experience luxury coastal living in this completely renovated 3 bdrm / 4 bthrm / 2467 SF home. This architectural masterpiece boasts br eathtaking ocean views from every room. Every detail has been well thought out, from the vaulted ceilings to the floor-to-ceiling oriel windows and skylights that flood the home w/ natural light. Walking distance to Garrow Bay, school, local shops, restaurants & transit.
Horseshoe Bay Sanctuary by Westbank is a vibrant waterfront community framed by nature. This brand new 2 bdrm / 1 bthrm / 941 SF suite boasts 500 SF of outdoor space & ocean views. Features include 10” ceilings, travertine stone fireplace, Miele appliances, granite slab countertops & wide plank floors. Steps to unique shops & restaurants. Complete with private boathouse & a 26ft Chris Craft boat for your leisure.
2901 120 WEST 2ND STREET
1202 120 W 2ND STREET
14E 328 TAYLOR WAY
LOWER LONSDALE
$3,800,000
SOLD
This extensively renovated 3 bdrm / 3 bthrm / 2328 SF penthouse offers unparalleled luxury with sweeping city and harbor views. It features 4 levels, 1500+ SF of private outdoor terraces, a gourmet kitchen, 12-foot ceilings, custom built-ins, and 3 secured parking.
325 BAYVIEW PLACE LIONS BAY
$1.68M
1820 the FULTON $2,988,000 Inhabit essence ofAVENUE majestic Lions Bay in this one-of-a-kind 4AMBLESIDE bedroom home surrounded by unparalleled ocean and nature views. Imagine entertaining friends and family on your large viewing deck flat,/grassy yard. A warm community awaits - just This 5orbdrm 3 bthrm / 2534 SF home on a 7222 SF lotyou blends modern aupdates short walk three beautiful community hall, withtonatural serenity.beaches, Nestled trails, creekside in Ambleside, it general store, café and pre and primary school (in West Vancouver features a new kitchen, metal roof, lift-and-slide door, and a bright school catchment). 2-bdrm suite with garden walkout and tranquil outdoor space.
LOWER LONSDALE
$1,329,000
SOLD
Enjoy stunning views from this renovated 2 bdrm / 2 bthrm / 1179 SF home at the Observatory. Features include hardwood floors, A/C, open kitchen, private balcony, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Amenities: pool, gym. Steps to Shipyards, SeaBus, dining. Two parking stalls + storage.
510 BAYVIEW ROAD LIONS BAY
$1.899M
195 ISLEVIEW PLACE $1,999,000 This impressive 6 bdrm / 4 bthrm / 3725 SF West Coast residence is perched on a spectacular 14,228 SF lot with sweeping SW LIONS BAY views of Howe Sound. Upstairs features 3 spacious bdrms, main level boasts an open kitchen/dining/living withsits incredible Tastefully updated, 4 bdrm / 3 bthrm / 2729room SF home on its own vaultedoasis ceilings, picture windows & sliders to ideal an expansive private withlarge stunning ocean and nature views. open floor entertaining deck and lower level offers great suite potential. plan with 3 bdrms up and a rec room and 4th bedroom down. Walk to Complete with garage & carport.
beach, trails, store, café & school.
KIMTAYLORHOMES.COM | KIM@KIMTAYLORHOMES.COM | 604.315.2645 INDEPENDENT ADVISOR OF RENNIE AND ASSOCIATES REALTY LTD. THIS COMMUNICATION IS NOT INTENDED TO CAUSE OR INDUCE A BREACH OF AN EXISTING AGREEMENT(S). E.& O.E
WEST VANCOUVER
$1,200,000
SOLD
Reimagined 2 bdrm + solarium / 2 bthrm / 1500+ SF of indoor/outdoor living NW corner suite offers stunning ocean, mountain, & city views, private garden deck, chef’s kitchen, spa baths, resort-style amenities, & two parking stalls + storage—steps to seawall, Park Royal, dining, & transit.
623 E KINGS ROAD NORTH VANCOUVER
$1.935M
509 time 6707 NELSON AVENUE $1,249,000 First ever on the market, this home was lovingly built by its owners in 1969, who still reside in the house today. This 4 HORSESHOE BAY bdrm / 3 bthrm / 2833 SF residence is situated on a private treed lot set far/ 900 fromSFthe street at the end a flat, offers This 2 bdrm / 1back bthrm home at Horseshoe BayofSanctuary quiet cul-de-sac. maintained andceilings, lots of Control4 updatesautomati in this on, stunning marina andWell mountain views, 10-ft beautiful home. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of your very Miele appliances, and two private outdoor spaces. Enjoy luxury amenities own slice of nature. including a gym, lounge, paddleboards, kayaks, and a 25’ Chris Craft boat.
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4386 KEITH ROAD
SOLD
2129 GORDON AVENUE
CYPRESS, WEST VANCOUVER
DUNDARAVE, WEST VANCOUVER
Discover this 2,528 sq ft architectural gem, called ‘Palm Springs 2’ by the architect, A sanctuary that seamlessly blends indoor living with lush gardens and nature beyond. Every room exudes relaxed sophistication, illuminated by 8 skylights and oversized windows highlighting the verdant outdoors. The spacious chef’s kitchen features high-end appliances, custom pull-out cabinets, a built-in wine fridge, oversized quartz countertop . With 3 bedrooms, an office, and 2.5 bathrooms, this meticulously maintained home has seen extensive recent updates and is perfect for downsizing couples or small families seeking a single-story haven. This stunning residence checks all the boxes.
This meticulously maintained and coveted West end Corner unit at Stone-Thro is available—a luxury 2 / 3 bed, 4 bath townhouse in the heart of Dundarave. Part of an exclusive collection of craftsman-style homes, this bright end suite is steps from the West Van Community Centre, Seawall, Library, boutique shops, and transit. Designed for refined living, it features , soaring 8’11” ceilings, rich hardwood floors, and impeccable high-end finishes. The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s delight with premium appliances, ample storage, and a striking granite island flowing into a cozy family room with a second gas fireplace. French doors open to a sundrenched south-facing patio. Bonus: private attached 2-car garage. EV charging capability coming fall of 2025.
Offered at $2,758,000
Offered at $2,358,000
10 BEACH DRIVE
16 BEACH DRIVE FURRY CREEK, WEST VANCOUVER
FURRY CREEK, WEST VANCOUVER
Gated OCEANFRONT sophisticated living in a premier marina and golf course community! This spacious 3378 sq ft, 3 bed, 4 bath home with loft & rec room offers elegance and functionality, Vaulted ceilings, 2-sided gas fireplace & crown mouldings elevate the homes sophisticated charm. Spacious ocean-view primary bedroom is a serene retreat and comes with a 5-pc ensuite. Updates include hardwood floors, plush carpet, roller shades & paint. Steps to kayaking and paddle-boarding. Just 13 min to village shopping, 20 minutes to West Van, 45 mins downtown, 50 mins to Whistler. Surround yourself with infinite views of mountains and an ocean of serene sounds of lapping tides and secluded elegance. A Dreamy lifestyle awaits.
Discover your dream WATERFRONT lifestyle! This luxurious oceanfront townhouse at Oliver’s Landing offers downsizing at its finest. Wake up to breathtaking views of the ocean, mountains, and glaciers, with direct seawall access from your private patio. Designed for quality and comfort, this home boasts high ceilings, in-floor radiant heating, durable Hardie siding, and a concrete tile roof. Enjoy exclusive amenities, including a recreation center with a 60’ lap pool, gym, sauna, and whirlpool. Perfectly located in a prestigious gated community, just 20 minutes from West Vancouver, 45 minutes to downtown, and 1 hour to Whistler—nature and convenience
Offered at $2,028,000
Offered at $1,948,000
4710 MEADFEILD ROAD SOLD
OVER ASKING
CAULFEILD, WEST VANCOUVER
Nestled in a family-friendly Caulfeild neighbourhood, this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers 3,061 sq ft of comfortable living space. Just steps from Caulfeild Elementary School, it’s perfect for growing families. Enjoy sunny days by your private pool and the convenience of nearby parks, shops, and trails—all for
8649 SEASCAPE COURT SOLD
FULL PRICE
$2,498,000
HOWE SOUND, WEST VANCOUVER
Perched at the pinnacle of Seascapes, this duplex style townhome offers sweeping views and exceptional privacy. This beautifully designed home is ideal for one level living, with the primary bedroom, kitchen, dining area, office, living room, and two bathrooms, all thoughtfully situated on the main floor. The heat pump ensures year round comfort, A/C, and energy efficiency. Downstairs you will find a spacious rec room, two more bedrooms, and two generous storage areas, one of which is perfect for conversion into a home gym, studio or additional living space. Let your imagination shape the possibilities. From sunrise to breathtaking sunset this home offers a daily sense of escape. You’ll feel like you’re on vacation every time you walk through the door.
Offered at $1,828,000
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604.349.0098 Christy@RoyalLePage.ca REALTOR® | Listing Specialist
2024
2397 Marine Drive West Vancouver, BC V7V 1K9
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SAHALEE
NEW LISTING
5446 Meadfeild Lane
July/August 2025
SAHALEE
$2,389,000 5307 Aspen Drive, WV
$2,775,000
4786 Meadfeild Court
$2,890,000
UPPER CAULFEILD
UPPER CAULFEILD
CAULFEILD
Welcome to “Sahalee”, the original non strata lifestyle choice of Upper Caulfeild! Known for its unforgettable ocean views, easy-care living and a welcoming community. This 2,200 + sq ft home is in excellent condition with one of the subdivisions most unique floorplans. The unit faces Howe Sound & Bowen Island & is located on a quiet cul-de-sac only minutes from the services & amenities at Caulfeild Village. Truly amazing south-westerly views are seen from nearly every principal room, while the private patio is the perfect place to enjoy the spectacular sunsets. The 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom layout is one of only 5 like this and must be seen to appreciate & recognize the potential. Ideally suited to downsizers, small families or those looking for a renovation project with tremendous upside.
A rarely available “front row” unit in Sahalee! This lovely home was renovated in 2020 & benefits from the best outlook in this unique upper caulfeild community. This 2 story layout features an optional bdrm/den on main w. ALL New kitchen, living, dining, bathroom. New carpet & oak plank HW floor all opens to a beautiful balcony that boasts world class views of ocean & islands. Downstairs both bedrooms offer the same as floorplan affords you 2 outdoor spaces with an integrated covered patio leading out to a beautiful small garden. On entry you will pass through a private courtyard that perfectly frames this charming property. This optimal location is only steps from schools, shopping & recreation and offers the comfort of central A/C w 2 car garage & storage. By appointment, Easy to show.
Welcome to 4786 Meadfeild Court! This stunning home was comprehensively updated in recent years & boasts an understated elegance w. a practicality that is hard to overlook. On entry the residence features gorgeous hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, custom gourmet kitchen w 6 burner WOLF gas range, new windows, new doors, 2 new gas burning FP’s, new bathrooms up and down Including main floor master ensuite, large rec room w the added bonus of a fully overhauled/updated plumbing & heating system that is simply superb! The benefits of the beautiful interior finishing are equally matched by the south and west facing outdoor space & rear yard w. Perfect proximity to schools, shopping & recreation in one of West Van’s most desirable neighborhoods.
SALISHAN
5755 Telegraph Trail
$2,949,000 2416 Carr Lane
NEW PRICE
$3,198,000
3061 Bewicke Avenue
$3,888,000
EAGLE HARBOUR
PA N O R A M A V I L L AG E
DELBROOK
A beautiful Eagle Harbour Bungalow, 5755 Telegraph Trail is unlike any other home in the area. Perched high atop an almost 12,000 sq ft Seaside view lot this 3 bdrm/3 bthrm residence is beyond special. On approach the hardiplank cladded home exudes a pride of ownership that is undeniable. The main floor boasts a level living space & offers a fully remodelled gourmet kitch, HW floors, A/C w principal rooms benefitting from wraparound covered deck & windows that integrate Primary ensuite, dining/living & kitch w outdoor space/beautiful apple trees & garden below. The lower property has secondary gated access off street & potential for carriage house. Only min. from sandy beaches, schools & shopping this opportunity that embodies the best of westcoast living!!
One of the best “Salishan” has to offer! This comprehensively updated residence boasts 3 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms w primary ensuite on main floor in the best location possible. On entry the 12 ft ceilings lead you to a world class outlook that is breathtaking and enjoyed by every principle room on both levels. Downstairs is perfect for family and friends as it is a self contained living space showcasing a 2nd primary bdrm w 5 piece ensuite, family room, FP, 3rd bdrm, bthrm, laundry & a full service 2nd kitchen. The unit also has upgraded amperage for EV charging, 2 outdoor spaces & high ceiling 2 car garage & courtyard rounding out this highly unique opportunity. You gotta see this one!
3061 Bewicke Ave. is a fully renovated 3,000 sq ft “California Style” L return rancher on a 14, 490 sq ft lot w. swimming pool & totally unlike anything out there. It features 4 bdrms & 4 bthrms, 2 of which are ensuited. The west facing rear yard is private & offers a throw back mid century feeling with all principle rooms opening to the large pool/hot tub & OD space highlighted by a large Primary ensuite & huge walk in on South wing w amazing Mt. views. On entry the modernized great room links the 2 wings of the home & integrates the outdoor & indoor entertainment concept that makes this home so special. The muscle behind the walls boasts new electrical, plumbing & heating infrastructure rounding out a complete gem only minutes from Westview & Edgemont village.
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