Development of the exclusive enclave known as British Properties began in 1931, backed by money from the Guinness family -- the brewers. British Pacific Properties Limited built the landmark Lions Gate bridge that connects West Vancouver with Vancouver, and this was instrumental in the development of Park Royal as a shopping mecca for residents of British Properties and the North Shore.
Perched on the steep slopes of Cypress Mountain, British Properties homes enjoy spectacular views of Burrard Inlet. Home prices range from $535,000 (for building lots) to $7.5 million. View British Properties MLS® listings
And the lifestyle is worth it, with skiing at Cypress Provincial Park above, golfing at the Capilano Golf and Country Club, and prime educational institutions, such as Collingwood School and Mulgrave School. Restaurants and shopping abound along Marine Drive in the adjacent Dundarave and Ambleside villages, as well as at Park Royal.
British Properties Amenities
British Properties Shopping
Park Royal, the neighbourhood's original shopping centre, remains a key retail destination for British Properties residents.
Schools and Education in British Properties
Primary and secondary
- Collingwood School
- Mulgrave School
- Westcot Elementary School
- Chartwell Elemenatry School
Secondary schools
British Properties Cafés and Restaurants
Salmon House on the Hill and Fraîche Restaurant are two well-known and fine-dining establishments serving the residents of British Properties.
British Properties Sports and Recreation
British Properties may be high above the harbour, but local residents need moorage, too. West Vancouver Yacht Club in Eagle Harbour is the local marina. Those seeking terrestrial pursuits, particularly golf, can turn to Capilano Golf & Country Club and for many other great recreational amenities, Hollyburn Country Club.
British Properties Transportation
West Vancouver's "Blue Bus" system has a designated route serving British Properties, which is also linked to the rest of the region via the Upper Levels Highway and Marine Drive.
British Properties Property Statistics
Home prices* Detached $2,314,787 Semi-detached $900,000 Apartments N/A
*Source: Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver- average price for the past 12 months (March 2011).
British Properties Demographics
Population* 5,230 (2006) *Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
Age* 60+ 24.2% 40 to 59 33.1% 20 to 39 19.7% 5 to 19 19.1% 0 to 4 3.9%
*Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
Occupancy* Fully owned 88.6% ("Owners") Rented 11.1%
*Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
Dwellings* Detached 88.9% (" Houses") Semi-detached 2.2% Apartments 8.6%
*Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
