Local History
Library Databases
Digital.westvanlibrary.ca
The Library's special collection of historical photos and digital artifacts dating from 1900 to the late 1980s. Colour and black & white photographs, audio visual materials and History-onics, the newsletter of the West Vancouver Historical Society are included. An excellent resource.
Encyclopedia of British Columbia
Know BC is home to the Encyclopedia of British Columbia, an authoritative resource on BC past and present that features more than 4,000 articles and 1,500 accompanying photographs, maps, charts and tables, as well as sound and video clips.
West Vancouver History Index
An index to newspaper articles, clippings, articles, books, with a focus on West Vancouver. To view full text, you must come to the library.
On the Shelf
History of West Vancouver: A Booklist
A list for those interested in local history who are looking for the best books about the history of the District of West Vancouver.
Names, Geographical -- British Columbia -- West Vancouver
Where did the name "Caulfeild" come from? Find this and other West Vancouver place names.
West Vancouver (B.C.) -- History
Biographies of early residents and other stories from West Van's history.
On the Web
Musqeum Nation
West Vancouver is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People, in particular the Squamish, Tsleil-Watuuth and Musqueam First Nations.
The official site of the Musqueum (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm) Peoples of BC, with information about governance, lands, current events, and their social sector.
North Shore Heritage Preservation Society
Provides information about preserving heritage buildings on the North Shore. Also includes a guide to doing house history research and links to other heritage websites.
North Shore News
The North Shore's community newspaper.
North Vancouver Museum & Archives
Explore North Vancouver's heritage through their historical thematic web tours, programs, exhibitions and digital online collections.
Squamish Nation
West Vancouver is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People, in particular the Squamish, Tsleil-Watuuth and Musqueam First Nations.
The official site of the Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh) Nation, with access to current news and events as well as cultural and historical information.
Tsleil-Waututh Nation
West Vancouver is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People, in particular the Squamish, Tsleil-Watuuth and Musqueam First Nations.
The official site of the Tseil-Waututh Nation (formerly known as the Burrand Band), with information about their history, governance, businesses, lands, and community projects and events.
West Vancouver Archives
Search or sift through West Vancouver's documentary heritage including public records created by the Municipal Government and private records which document the lives and experiences of residents, businesses, and community organizations in West Vancouver's past.
West Vancouver Art Museum
Check out the museum's latest exhibition or browse through the museum's digital collection of important contemporary and modern artists, architects and photographers from British Columbia and beyond.
West Vancouver Heritage
The District's heritage page has information on National Historic Sites, heritage properties and more.
West Vancouver Historical Society
The West Vancouver Historical Society is a nonprofit, public service organization interested in enjoying, celebrating and preserving the history of West Vancouver.