Home: Horseshoe Bay neighbourhood (West Vancouver)
A pleasant, secluded seaside community located at the gateway to Howe Sound. The quaint town centre and waterfront promenade is complemented by a small marina, pretty parks and great views of the surrounding islands. The biggest challenge in living in this community is putting up with the constant flow of tourists, and listening to the foghorn blasts from the departing ferries.
Homes
Homes in Horseshoe Bay and Lions Bay run $600,000-1.6 million; with townhouses in the $400,000-700,000 range, and waterfront homes running 1.64 to 4.4 million.
Housing consists of character homes and a few Vancouver Specials, mixed with newer two-storey executive detached homes and some townhouses. The exclusive Lions Bay Village, is about 11 kilometres north of Horseshoe Bay on Highway 99. The rural waterfront community has impressive scenery, accompanied by above-average prices.
Schools
West Vancouver provides elementary schools at Horsehoe Bay and at Lions Bay. Unfortunately, the secondary schools are a commute away. French immersion is available at Hollyburn Elementary (K-3), Pauline Johnson (4-6) and at Sentinel Secondary.
Shopping
The area is mostly residential, with light commercial zoning along the waterfront of Horseshoe Bay. The area is flush with quaint cafés, restaurants and boutiques. The biggest shopping mall is in West Vancouver, just before the Lions Gate Bridge.
Recreation
The area is best known for its access to the BC ferries and access up the Sea To Sky Highway (99) to Whistler. Horseshoe By has not only its beautiful waterfront, but also Whytecliffe Park. Golfers can go to nearby Gleneagles Golf Course. Beautiful Bowen Island is only a 20 minute ferry ride. The closest skiing is at Cypress, literally, up the road.
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