British Properties

Neighbourhood in West Vancouver, BC

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British Properties was originally called the Capilano Estates, this is an exclusive neighbourhood of West Vancouver where many of British Columbia’s wealthiest residents live...

Originally called the Capilano Estates, this is an exclusive neighbourhood of West Vancouver where many of British Columbia’s wealthiest residents live.

The area of West Vancouver was first settled by European immigrants in the 1870s. With no direct access to the shore, the growth was slow. However, by 1912 West Vancouver was incorporated as a municipality. In 1926, the Town Planning Act established the young municipality as a residential community and curtailed industry growth.

Alfred James Towle Taylor owned the franchise rights to build the Lions Gate Bridge, but did not have the funds to create the bridge. He convinced members of the Guiness Family (of Irish beer fame) to invest in land on the north shore, about 4,700 acres, stretching up above the upper levels highway, and to fund the bridge.

That helped to secure the funding for the bridge and development in the British Properties, and other neighbourhoods on the North Shore, took off. The completion of the Lions Gate Bridge in 1938 provided quick and easy access to this neighbourhood and others. New roads, parks and bridges sprang up to service the new residents.

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Looking for the best British Properties properties for sale in West Vancouver? Browse all the MLS® property listings currently for sale in British Properties. Choose a tab below search British Properties houses for sale, British Properties condos for sale, British Properties towhomes for sale, or British Properties open house listings for this weekend. Click on a listing for additional property details or contact us if you are interested in viewing a property or listing your home for sale in West Vancouver.

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What Our Clients Have to Say?

"We have worked with Dale through 3 sales and 2 purchases and simply put, she is exceptional. Her marketing is phenomenal and far superior to many of her peers and the proof is in her results! All 3 sales had accepted offers within a week and 2 of those were over asking price!..." ~Lauren and Ryan Koebernick

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Schools in British Properties

The British Properties area is serviced by the West Vancouver School District #45 and features some of the best elementary and secondary schools to choose from.

For more British Properties school information, you can also visit the West Vancouver School District website and additional resources provided below.

• West Vancouver Public School District Website
• West Vancouver Schools Catchment Area Map (PDF)

Interested in Buying or Selling?

We specialize in British Properties best real estate in West Vancouver and feel passionate about not only living here with all this natural beauty at our doorstep but fortunate and privileged to buy and sell real estate on Vancouver's North Shore. We really look forward to hearing from you and helping you find your perfect home!

• Have Questions? Contact the British Properties neighbourhood experts Dale McGauran & Dan Pigott...

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• Sushi Bella
• Burgoo
• Fishworks Restaurant
• Pier 7
• Gusto Di Quattro

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