Ambleside & Dundarave Homes for Sale
West Vancouver's walkable waterfront core: 2 village neighbourhoods anchored by Marine Drive and the Centennial Seawalk. The widest housing mix in West Van, the closest Lions Gate Bridge access, and the only walkable village commercial centres on the West Van waterfront. Browse current MLS® listings across the area, or read the Ambleside & Dundarave living guide for full context.
Ambleside & Dundarave runs along Marine Drive on the eastern half of the West Vancouver waterfront, anchored by Ambleside Village at 14th-17th Street and Dundarave Village at 24th-28th Street. This V7T/V7V area is West Van's walkable urban core, with the Centennial Seawalk connecting the two village beaches, Park Royal shopping centre at the east end, and the closest Lions Gate Bridge access of any West Van area. SD45 serves the area, anchored by West Vancouver Secondary with its IB Diploma Programme.
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Search by NeighbourhoodWest Vancouver's Six Regional Clusters
TopAmbleside & Dundarave is one of six areas in West Vancouver. Each area has a different character, price band, and housing mix. Click into any area to read the living guide, browse listings, or pull up market data. To dive into Ambleside or Dundarave specifically, scroll to the Keep Exploring section below.
Ambleside & Dundarave
2 walkable village neighbourhoods along Marine Drive. The widest housing mix in West Van: detached on side streets, condos and townhomes along Marine and Bellevue, waterfront concrete. Closest Lions Gate Bridge access. WVSS catchment with IB Diploma.
British Properties
The prestige West Van address. Mountainside detached only, large lots, view homes, Hollyburn Country Club. Sentinel Secondary catchment with AP and French Immersion. The most-recognized luxury detached enclave in Metro Vancouver.
Caulfeild & Eagle Harbour
West-side coastal communities anchored by Caulfeild Village. Lighthouse Park, Whytecliff Park, the Horseshoe Bay terminal. Rockridge Secondary catchment with AP and IB MYP. A mix of waterfront, view, and woodland detached homes.
Cypress & Chartwell
Upper-slope detached neighbourhoods with views, large lots, and Cypress Mountain access. Includes Cypress Park Estates and Chartwell. Sentinel Secondary catchment. A meaningful step up the mountain from Ambleside, with quieter streets and bigger lots.
Glenmore & Westmount
Central West Van residential neighbourhoods sitting between Ambleside and the British Properties. Established detached, mature streets, mix of WVSS, Sentinel, and (for west Westmount) Rockridge catchments. The transition between waterfront and mountainside character.
Lions Bay & Howe Sound
Distant northern coastal communities including Lions Bay (separate municipality) and Howe Sound waterfront pockets. Marine setting, smaller communities, longer commutes. Rockridge Secondary catchment for SD45 students. Often grouped with West Van for real estate purposes.
Why Ambleside & DundaraveFour Reasons Buyers Land in This Area
TopTwo Walkable Village Cores
Ambleside Village around 14th-17th and Dundarave Village around 24th-28th both function as true walkable commercial centres. Coffee, restaurants, groceries, salons, services. Daily life without a car works here in ways it doesn't work anywhere else in West Van. More
Centennial Seawalk Waterfront
The Centennial Seawalk connects Ambleside Beach to Dundarave Beach along the waterfront, with Ambleside Park, John Lawson Park, and Dundarave Pier as anchors. Daily walking, running, beach access. The most-used public waterfront on the North Shore. More
Widest Housing Mix in West Van
Detached single-family on side streets at all price points, plus the highest concentration of condos and townhomes in West Van along Marine Drive and Bellevue Avenue. The only WV area where condo first-home buyers and luxury detached buyers shop in the same area. More
Closest to the Lions Gate Bridge
The shortest Lions Gate Bridge access of any West Van area. Park Royal sits at the east end with the bridge approach. For downtown commuters, this is the practical choice in West Van. Still no rapid transit, but bus routes 250 and 251 run Marine Drive directly to downtown. More
Current MarketAmbleside & Dundarave Market Context, April 2026
TopAmbleside & Dundarave runs at the higher-turnover end of the West Vancouver market, with condo and townhome inventory turning over monthly. Detached supply moves more slowly. The numbers below reflect West Vancouver-wide April 2026 conditions (8% sales-to-active, buyer's market), with area-specific notes. For full segment analysis, see the Ambleside & Dundarave market page or the latest North Shore market update.
West Vancouver by the Numbers
Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR), April 2026. April 2026 conditions in West Vancouver were a buyer's market with elevated inventory and longer days-on-market.
The Honest Trade-OffsWhen Ambleside & Dundarave May Not Be the Right Area
TopAmbleside & Dundarave is genuinely well-suited to buyers who want walkable village character, waterfront access, and West Van's broadest housing mix. It is genuinely not the right area for everyone. Below are the patterns where buyers typically belong in a different West Van area.
Consider a Different Area If:
- You want a large lot and a private mountainside setting: Ambleside and Dundarave lots are typically 5,000 to 8,000 sq ft. British Properties, Cypress & Chartwell, and parts of Caulfeild & Eagle Harbour offer 10,000+ sq ft lots with view and privacy you can't get along Marine Drive.
- Sentinel Secondary or Rockridge Secondary catchment is what you want: Ambleside & Dundarave is in West Vancouver Secondary (WVSS) catchment. If Sentinel (AP, French Immersion gr 8-12) is the goal, look at British Properties, Cypress & Chartwell, or eastern Glenmore. If Rockridge (AP, IB MYP) is the target, look at western Caulfeild & Eagle Harbour, Bowen Island, or Lions Bay.
- You want a quiet, fully residential character: Ambleside and Dundarave have consistent foot traffic, retail energy, and seasonal beach crowds. Glenmore & Westmount or Cypress & Chartwell offer residential-quiet at similar price points (sometimes lower for comparable detached).
- Mountain views are non-negotiable: Ambleside and Dundarave addresses get water views looking south, not mountain views. For city/mountain views, you need to go uphill: British Properties, Cypress & Chartwell, upper Westmount, upper Glenmore.
- You don't need walkability and want maximum value detached: West Van detached entry tends to be lower in Glenmore & Westmount or eastern Lions Bay than in Ambleside & Dundarave for comparable square footage, just without the village walking and waterfront proximity.
Comparing Your OptionsAmbleside & Dundarave vs. Other West Vancouver Areas
TopWest Vancouver has six areas. Here is how Ambleside & Dundarave compares to the others.
vs. British Properties
The prestige mountainside area: large lots, view homes, Sentinel Secondary, AP and French Immersion. British Properties for prestige detached and views; Ambleside & Dundarave for walkability, condos, and waterfront village character.
vs. Caulfeild & Eagle Harbour
West-side coastal communities with Lighthouse Park, Whytecliff, Horseshoe Bay, Rockridge Secondary (AP plus IB MYP). Caulfeild for west-side nature and quieter setting; Ambleside & Dundarave for village walkability and Lions Gate proximity.
vs. Cypress & Chartwell
Upper-slope detached with views and Cypress Mountain access, Sentinel Secondary catchment. Cypress & Chartwell for views and mountain proximity; Ambleside & Dundarave for walkability and waterfront.
vs. Glenmore & Westmount
Central residential transition area between Ambleside waterfront and the British Properties. Glenmore & Westmount for residential-quiet detached at similar entry; Ambleside & Dundarave for village walkability and broader housing mix.
Common QuestionsBuying in Ambleside & Dundarave: What to Know
TopSix common questions at the start of an Ambleside & Dundarave home search. For broader West Van context, see the West Vancouver guide FAQ. To zero in on a specific neighbourhood, scroll down to Keep Exploring.
What is the Ambleside & Dundarave area and which neighbourhoods does it include?
Ambleside & Dundarave is one of six areas in West Vancouver, anchored along Marine Drive on the eastern half of the West Van waterfront. It includes 2 neighbourhoods: Ambleside (V7T) at the east end near Park Royal, and Dundarave (V7V) to the west around 24th to 28th Street. The area is West Van's walkable waterfront core, with the widest housing mix in the municipality and the closest access to the Lions Gate Bridge.
What is the typical home price range across Ambleside & Dundarave?
As of April 2026, the West Vancouver-wide average sale price is $2.73 million. Within Ambleside & Dundarave: condos along Marine Drive and Bellevue Avenue typically run $700K to $2 million, with waterfront concrete and view units reaching $3 to $5 million+; townhomes $1.5 to $3 million; detached homes on side streets typically $2.5 to $5 million, with waterfront detached $5 to $15 million+. The area covers the widest price spectrum of any West Van area.
What is the difference between Ambleside and Dundarave?
Ambleside is the larger and more eastern of the two, anchored by Ambleside Village around 14th to 17th Street and bordered by Park Royal at the east end (Canada's first shopping centre). Ambleside Beach and the Centennial Seawalk start here. Dundarave is the western village, around 24th to 28th Street along Marine Drive, smaller and more boutique, with Dundarave Beach and Pier. Both have walkable village commercial centres; both share West Vancouver Secondary catchment; pricing is broadly similar with property-specific differences.
What is the commute to downtown Vancouver from Ambleside & Dundarave?
Ambleside & Dundarave has the closest Lions Gate Bridge access of any West Van area. The drive to downtown via Marine Drive and the Lions Gate Bridge is 15 to 25 minutes off-peak, with peak hours adding 15 to 30 minutes. The Number 250 and 251 buses run directly along Marine Drive to downtown via the bridge. There is no rapid-transit option from West Vancouver. For comparison, Lonsdale Corridor in North Van has direct SeaBus rapid transit, which Ambleside does not. See the North Shore commute guide for the full picture.
What schools serve Ambleside & Dundarave?
Ambleside & Dundarave falls within School District 45 (SD45). The catchment secondary is West Vancouver Secondary (WVSS), which offers the IB Diploma Programme. Elementary catchments include Hollyburn, Irwin Park, Pauline Johnson, Ridgeview, and West Bay depending on the specific address. WVSS is centrally located and well-regarded; the IB Diploma is a key draw for many families. Catchments shift over time, so confirm the current assignment for any specific property with SD45 before relying on it.
How does Ambleside & Dundarave compare to other areas in West Vancouver?
Ambleside & Dundarave is the walkable urban-core area: highest condo and townhome density in West Van, most walkable village amenities, closest to the Lions Gate Bridge, broadest housing mix. Compare to: British Properties (prestige mountainside detached, large lots, Sentinel Secondary); Caulfeild & Eagle Harbour (west-side coastal, lighthouse and Horseshoe Bay, Rockridge Secondary); Cypress & Chartwell (upper-slope detached with views, Sentinel Secondary); Glenmore & Westmount (central residential between Ambleside and the British Properties); Lions Bay & Howe Sound (distant communities). Buyers wanting walkability, condos, or first-home in West Van most often shortlist Ambleside & Dundarave.
Your North Shore REALTOR®About Paul Fraser
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Paul Fraser, REALTOR® PREC*
Personal Real Estate Corporation · Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
Paul Fraser is a West Vancouver-based REALTOR® who brings an energetic, grounded, and refreshingly human approach to the real estate process. A long-time North Shore resident, Paul, his wife Keri, and their bulldogs Charlie and Tina have happily settled into the neighbourhood after living across several Vancouver communities, which gives him firsthand perspective on what makes each pocket of the North Shore tick.
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