Ambleside is defined by the expansive Ambleside Park (including an off-leash area for dogs) that stretches along the West Vancouver waterfront. A favourite recreational destination complete with par-3 golf course and sandy beaches, Ambleside offers more than people-watching and leisure activities.
The cluster of shops along Marine Drive services a diverse community of seniors and students, professionals and people with pieds-à-terre attracted by the area's waterfront charm and proximity to the ski slopes of Cypress Mountain. A few blocks away, Park Royal offers West Vancouver's premier shopping experience and transit connections to Vancouver and beyond.
Tagged as the "town centre" of West Vancouver, with significant new developments planned along Marine Drive, Ambleside's home prices reflect the neighbourhood's value. Ambleside average sale prices are $1.4 million, with the most affordable properties being apartments. An condo starts at $210,000, while a house runs from $1 million upwards to $4.8 million. View Ambleside MLS® listings and upcoming open houses
Ambleside Amenities
Ambleside Shopping
Ambleside Village on Marine Drive is Ambleside's major cluster of shops, services and restaurants. Ambleside Farmers' Market runs Sundays from May through October and features local produce, crafts and entertainment at the entrance to Ambleside Park.
Schools and Education in Ambleside
- Ridgeview Elementary School
- Hollyburn Elementary School
- West Vancouver Secondary School
Ambleside Cafés and Restaurants
The popular Bean Around the World and Cafe Crema coffee stops kick-start the mornings, while restaurants from the Savary Island Pie Co. to Thai Pudpong (and everything in between) offer dining options later in the day.
Ambleside Sports and Recreation
Ambleside Park and beach, as well as a soccer pitch, tennis courts and par-3 golf course are some of the recreational amenities Ambleside offers. Ambleside is also home to the Ambleside Orchestra of West Vancouver, among other arts and crafts groups.
Ambleside Transportation
Marine Drive is West Vancouver's main drag, connecting Ambleside with the rest of the city and serving as the main route for West Vancouver's 'Blue Bus' routes.
Ambleside Property Statistics
Home prices* Detached $1,486,844 Semi-detached $845,857 Apartments $688,709
*Source: Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver- average price for the past 12 months (March 2011)
Ambleside Demographics
Population* 4,505 (2006) *Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
Age* 60+ 42.7% 40 to 59 27.1% 20 to 39 15% 5 to 19 13.4% 0 to 4 1.8%
*Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
Occupancy* Fully owned 51.2% ("Owners") Rented 48.6%
*Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
Dwellings* Detached 14.8% ("Houses") Semi-detached 3.8% Apartments 81.6%
*Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
