Community Information

Discover more about West Vancouver with these helpful resources.

get involved in the community

Opportunities for volunteering and civic engagement.

District of West Vancouver – Be Involved

Have your say in what kind of community you live in! Ways citizens of West Vancouver can get involved in meaningful and positive ways, including participation on committee and working groups and in public consultations.

Impact North Shore (formerly North Shore Multicultural Society) – Get Involved

Whether you are an established resident or a newcomer, you can become a volunteer and donate valuable time, energy, and skills to contribute to our community. Memberships and donations also support to build a harmonious and inclusive North Shore community that helps immigrants and refugees integrate successfully into life in Canada.

North Shore Community Resources – Volunteer

Volunteer opportunities with NSCR's own programs or with other North Shore agencies. NSCR also helps youth and newcomers to Canada to connect to new opportunities and skills.

on the shelf

Check these out the next time you’re in the Library.

on the web

These recommended websites are free and easily accessible! All you need is an internet connection.

BC Assessment

Search and compare BC property assessments online by address.

District of West Vancouver

West Vancouver's official website provides current community news as well as access to council meeting agendas, bylaws, bus schedules, garbage & recycling calendars, maps, the recreational Leisure Guide, and much more.

You can also find council meeting minutes and agendas, and meeting highlights for a quick snapshot of the outcome of each week’s Council meeting. For further details, you can watch the videos or view the minutes once they are posted.

Musqueam Nation

West Vancouver is on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Nation).

The official site of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Nation), with information about governance, lands, current events, and their social sector.

North Shore News

The North Shore's community newspaper.

Squamish Nation

The official site of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), with access to current news and events as well as cultural and historical information.

Tsleil-Waututh Nation

The official site of the Tseil-Waututh Nation, with information about their history, governance, businesses, lands, and community projects and events.

West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce

A membership-based organization that provides entrepreneurs and businesses with promotional services, networking and educational opportunities, sponsorship options, and more.

West Vancouver Schools

The website of West Vancouver Schools, including links to the websites of its 14 elementary and 3 secondary institutions.

West VancouverITE

WestvancouverITE is an online forum for community outreach and engagement. It provides citizens a convenient way to participate in important community consultation. Learn about the issues, read what others are saying, and post your own response. The feedback received will be reviewed by District staff and Council and incorporated into the decision-making process.

WESTmap

West Vancouver's GIS web-based mapping site gives you access to property information, services, zoning, places of interest and so much more.

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