BC Ferries Information

BC Ferries Information For passenger fares, schedule and travel tips, please call the B.C. Ferry Corporation at 1-888-223-3779. Additional information about ferries available on our transportation page.

Family Services of the North Shore

Family Services of the North Shore Established to assist families in need. Various options are available, please contact the office.  

North and West Vancouver Emergency Program

North and West Vancouver Emergency Program North and West Vancouver share the official Emergency and Disaster preparedness program. Please contact the number below in the event of an major accident or public warning that effects a large amount of  the local population. 47 East 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC 604-983-7440

Dogs and Parks

West Vancouver Dogs, Dog Licenses and Dog Parks Licence fees are due January 1st. A pamphlet regarding leash laws and park areas for dog exercise is available from the Parks and Community Services Dept, the S.P.C.A and local pet stores. Also see our heading under Animals and S.P.C.A Parks and Services Permits and Licences: 604-925-7152

Crisis Centre

West Vancouver Crisis Centre Emotional crises; physical and mental abuse; suicide prevention, 24 hour distress line. Please call if you need help, we are here for you: 604-872-3311

Construction and Development Info

West Vancouver Construction and Development Info Queries regarding regulations, zoning, permits, licences and inspections will be answered by the Permits and Licences Department:  604-925-7040 For soil, driveway, creeks, blasting and street occupancy permits, contact the Engineering Department: 604-925-7020 For Development Applications and zoning regulations, contact the Planning Department: 604-925-7055 

Children's Helpline

West Vancouver Children’s Helpline Children and youth are encouraged to call the Helpline for assistance and support with abusive matters including family issues and bullying. Help is only a phone call away… Please call:   604-310-1234 or alternatively, call the operator by dialing “0” and ask for Zenith 1234

Cemetery

Capilano View Cemetery West Vancouver For plot, burial, cremation information or documents, please contact Parks  and Community Services: 1490 3rd Street, West Vancouver 604-925-7007

Canadian Coast Guard

Canadian Coast Guard The Pacific Region’s Coast Guard carries out its responsibilities over 27,000 km of coastline, throughout Yukon Territory and British Columbia in a wide variety of work including maintaining aids to navigation, search and rescue, fisheries patrol and research duties. Marine pollution monitoring and clean-up, channel sounding, scientific studies and projects are also […]

Bylaw Enforcement

West Vancouver Bylaw Enforcement Whether it’s noisy neighbours, an unsightly property or a vehicle that is improperly parked the Bylaw Department is who you need to contact. Bylaw officers are located within the District Hall, on the 2nd floor. Hours: 8am – 8pm, every day