LONG DISTANCE MOVING WITHIN CANADA - WEST VANCOUVER
West Vancouver - Community Overview
The District of West Vancouver is situated in-between the North Shore Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, on the north shore of the Burrard Inlet. West Vancouver is located along the Trans Canada Highway, with the Lions Gate Bridge separating West Vancouver from downtown Vancouver.
The population of West Vancouver numbers approximately 44,272.
For more information about West Vancouver, visit:
The Municipality of West Vancouver
750 – 17 St.
West Vancouver, BC
V7V 3T3
WEATHER
West Vancouver has an average July temperature of 17.7°C and an average January temperature of 3.9°C. The average annual precipitation is 590 mm.
For daily or historical weather conditions, visit:
MEDIA
One of the best ways to learn about your new community is to subscribe to the local newspaper:
North Shore News
EDUCATION
For information regarding curriculum and enrolment procedures, please contact:
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Cable TVShaw Cablesystems Ltd. 250-748-9113 https://www.shaw.ca/
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GasFortis BC 1-888-224-2710 https://www.fortisbc.com/
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HydroB.C. Hydro 1-800-224-9376 https://www.bchydro.com/index.html
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WaterUtility Services 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
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Garbage/RecyclingCollection Inquiries 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
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TelephoneTelus Outside BC 1-888-811-2323 Within BC 310-2255 https://www.telus.com/en/ The telephone area code for Cobble Hill is 250.
For information on the Catholic Separate Schools, please contact:
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Cable TVShaw Cablesystems Ltd. 250-748-9113 https://www.shaw.ca/
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GasFortis BC 1-888-224-2710 https://www.fortisbc.com/
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HydroB.C. Hydro 1-800-224-9376 https://www.bchydro.com/index.html
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WaterUtility Services 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
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Garbage/RecyclingCollection Inquiries 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
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TelephoneTelus Outside BC 1-888-811-2323 Within BC 310-2255 https://www.telus.com/en/ The telephone area code for Cobble Hill is 250.
MEDICAL INFORMATION
Lions Gate Hospital
231 15th Street E
North Vancouver, B.C.
V7L 2L7
PROVIDENCE HEALTH CARE
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Cable TVShaw Cablesystems Ltd. 250-748-9113 https://www.shaw.ca/
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GasFortis BC 1-888-224-2710 https://www.fortisbc.com/
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HydroB.C. Hydro 1-800-224-9376 https://www.bchydro.com/index.html
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WaterUtility Services 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
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Garbage/RecyclingCollection Inquiries 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
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TelephoneTelus Outside BC 1-888-811-2323 Within BC 310-2255 https://www.telus.com/en/ The telephone area code for Cobble Hill is 250.
TRANSPORTATION
Motor Vehicle & Driver Licencing
ICBC
https://www.icbc.com/Pages/default.aspx
Public Transit
Blue Bus Transit
Translink
Ferry Service
BC Ferries
COMMUNITY
West Vancouver Memorial Library
West Vancouver Community Centre
West Vancouver Aquatic Centre
West Vancouver Ice Arena
For information about upcoming events in West Vancouver, visit: https://www.westvancouver.ca/
SPORTS AND LEISURE
Recreation
Parks
YMCA
Ski Hills
Cypress Mountain
Golf Courses
Gleneagles Golf Course
Capilano Golf & Country Club
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
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Cable TVShaw Cablesystems Ltd. 250-748-9113 https://www.shaw.ca/
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GasFortis BC 1-888-224-2710 https://www.fortisbc.com/
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HydroB.C. Hydro 1-800-224-9376 https://www.bchydro.com/index.html
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WaterUtility Services 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
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Garbage/RecyclingCollection Inquiries 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
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TelephoneTelus Outside BC 1-888-811-2323 Within BC 310-2255 https://www.telus.com/en/ The telephone area code for Cobble Hill is 250.
GROCERY STORES
To find a grocery store in the West Vancouver area, visit:
Whole Foods Market
https://eu.wholefoodsmarket.com/?destination=www.wholefoodsmarket.com%2F
Marketplace IGA
Choices Markets
https://www.choicesmarkets.com/
Safeway
SHOPPING CENTRES
Park Royal
2002 Park Royal S.
West Vancouver, BC
V7T 2W4
ENTERTAINMENT
Movie Theatres
To find a movie theatre near you, visit:
Restaurants
To find local restaurants, visit:
MOVING TIPS BROCHURES
Call at 1-888-708-7700 to order the following brochures:
Protecting your goods in transit
Handling dangerous goods
Do-it-yourself packing guide
