Free showers and basic supplies for people without regular access to a shower.
Provides access to showers, toiletries, towels and other support services for community members who would otherwise not have access to a shower. A 2026 District budget document says the program also provides hygiene products, snacks and a warm nutritious meal at no cost. The program is held at the West Vancouver Community Centre; it does not operate on statutory holidays.
Service Areas: Altamont, Ambleside, Sandy Cove, Sentinel Hill, West Bay, West Vancouver
Location: 2121 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, British Columbia
Individual and small group social prescribing support for seniors aged 55 and older.
Provides individual and small-group social prescribing support for seniors aged 55 and older. Topics include caregiver support, food security and prepared meals, housing, legal advocacy, financial support, social isolation, transportation, mobile safety, and mental and physical health. Contact the program coordinator by phone, email, referral form, or in person at the Seniors’ Activity Centre.
Service Areas: Altamont, Ambleside, Sandy Cove, Sentinel Hill, West Bay, West Vancouver, Westmount, Whytecliff
Location: 695 21st Street, West Vancouver, British Columbia
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
West Vancouver Fire and Rescue provides emergency response across the District. For an emergency call 9-1-1. Fire Station No. 3 is located in Caulfeild at 4895 Marine Drive.
Service Areas: Caulfeild, Sandy Cove, Sentinel Hill, West Vancouver
Location: 4895 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, British Columbia