Weekly food distribution at North Shore Neighbourhood House for registered food bank clients.
The Greater Vancouver Food Bank distributes food at North Shore Neighbourhood House on scheduled Wednesdays, 9 am–5:45 pm, according to its September and October 2026 calendars. Check the current GVFB calendar before visiting. Bring a GVFB food bank card. New clients must arrange a registration appointment; people experiencing food insecurity who live on the North Shore are eligible. A new client receives food at the first distribution visit with their own identification while household dependants are registered.
Service Areas: Altamont, Ambleside, Canyon Heights, Capilano Highlands, Caulfeild, Cleveland Park, Deep Cove, Delbrook, Dundarave, Eagle Harbour, Hollyburn, Horseshoe Bay, Lower Lonsdale, Lynn Valley, Lynnmour, Maplewood, North Vancouver, Park Royal, Pemberton Heights, Upper Lynn, West Bay, West Lynn, West Vancouver, Westmount, Whytecliff, Windsor Park
Location: 225 East 2nd Street, North Vancouver, British Columbia
Free resource navigation for low-income North Shore residents.
Free navigation support for North Shore residents facing barriers to housing, food, income, disability benefits, mental-health services, and other basic needs. An address is not required. Navigators help with referrals, forms and applications, goals, and follow-up. Meetings are in person, by video call, or by phone; home visits are not available.
Service Areas: Altamont, Ambleside, Canyon Heights, Capilano Highlands, Caulfeild, Cleveland Park, Deep Cove, Delbrook, Dundarave, Eagle Harbour, Hollyburn, Horseshoe Bay, Lower Lonsdale, Lynn Valley, Lynnmour, Maplewood, North Vancouver, Park Royal, Pemberton Heights, Upper Lynn, West Bay, West Lynn, West Vancouver, Westmount, Whytecliff, Windsor Park
All-day RapidBus linking Park Royal, North Vancouver, Vancouver and Burnaby, including Burnaby Heights and Metrotown.
Launched September 7, 2026, the R2 extension runs from Park Royal through Marine Drive, Lower Lonsdale and Phibbs Exchange, then across the Second Narrows Bridge via Hastings Street and Willingdon Avenue to Metrotown Station. TransLink identifies Burnaby Heights, Brentwood, BCIT and Metrotown as destinations. All-day service operates seven days a week; the route offers all-door boarding, accessible loading areas, and text-to-audio and tactile-pad features. Check live TransLink schedules, alerts and stop details before travelling.
Service Areas: Brentwood Park, Burnaby, Burnaby Heights, Capitol Hill, Lower Lonsdale, Lynnmour, Metrotown, Park Royal, Vancouver, West Vancouver, Willingdon Heights
Municipal recreation, swimming, fitness, arts, sports and community programs.
Community centre, aquatic centre and fitness centre offering swimming, group fitness, arts, gymnastics, dance, basketball, table tennis, sports and other recreation programs. Drop-in admission and program fees vary; some programs require registration and an Enhance West Van membership. Current fall hours: Monday–Friday 5:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday 6 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.–9 p.m.; check pool schedules and municipal holiday notices before visiting. Accessibility features include push-button entrances, elevators, accessible washrooms and change rooms, pool mobility equipment and a zero-depth-entry leisure pool.
Service Areas: Altamont, Ambleside, Caulfeild, Dundarave, Eagle Harbour, Gleneagles, Hollyburn, Horseshoe Bay, Park Royal, Sandy Cove, Sentinel Hill, West Bay, West Vancouver, Westmount, Whytecliff
Location: 2121 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, British Columbia
Free public library services, digital and physical collections, technology and learning programs.
West Vancouver residents can use the library’s collections, public computers, printing, online learning resources, programs and events. Technology available for use or borrowing includes Chromebooks and recording equipment. Accessible Services can bring materials to patrons unable to travel to the library. Room rentals are available for a fee. Main location is in Ambleside; check the library website for current hours and holiday closures.
Service Areas: Altamont, Ambleside, British Properties, Caulfeild, Dundarave, Eagle Harbour, Gleneagles, Hollyburn, Horseshoe Bay, Park Royal, West Bay, West Vancouver, Westmount, Whytecliff
Location: 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, British Columbia
Local transit connecting British Properties with Park Royal, with route 254 listed as serving Vancouver.
West Vancouver Transit operates as part of TransLink, with service levels set by TransLink. The District lists route 254 between British Properties and Park Royal; its official route map also identifies Vancouver. Check current schedules, service changes, and advisories before travel.
Service Areas: British Properties, Park Royal, Vancouver, West Vancouver