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Books

The West Vancouver Historical Society has spearheaded and published or financially supported a number of books that highlight the rich history and the people of West Vancouver. Revenue from book sales enables us to support special projects of the West Vancouver Memorial Library, West Vancouver Archives, and the West Vancouver Museum that enable our community memory keepers to document, preserve and celebrate the history of West Vancouver.

Inside West Vancouver

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This book provides a unique history of the people, politics and planning that has helped shape West Vancouver and insight into how to retain environmental and community values in the face of intense pressures for growth and development.

Dreamers and Designers

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This book traces the history of West Vancouver, examining how its approach to land use has shaped the region.

Arrivals and Departures

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This book is the story of over 100 years of marine service in Horseshoe Bay told in words and pictures.

Cottages to Community

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This book tells the story of how in a little over 100 years, West Vancouver grew from cottages along the shoreline into neighbourhoods and a community.

Contact Us

We welcome your questions, comments, suggestions and stories about the history of West Vancouver. 

ADDRESS

West Vancouver Historical Society 680-17th Street
West Vancouver, BC
V7V 3T2

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We acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Squamish Nation, Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Musqueam Nation. We recognize and respect them as nations in this territory, as well as their historic connection to the lands and waters around us since time immemorial

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