001C97BA A Wee.z y '.4'ewsvaae Circulatiugitt the District of West Vaytcouvcr This issue 3'ages with illustrations of familiar scenes throughout the 4lunicipality. Vol. IV TH IR, I Y-I WVO PAGES HOLLYBURN P.O., WEST VANCOUVER. B.C., FRIDAY, JULY 26th. I929 No. 17 The District of a Thousand Charms M-o-untains, Sea and Southern Slopes Thirty Minutes from the Heart of Vancouver by Ferry, Stage or Auto +0 l ~ r ~ ~ ~t «s ~ « ~ ~ ~ «'« ~ Qfs ~ .('; «. ~ 4j' I S I ~ v,o' ~ 1( ~ « I le.rr I ~, I ~,C 1 ' ~ 0 E. ~ ~ ~'Ieneagles Golf Course The Residence of t~ir. F. Buscombe at Caulfeild The Lighthouse, Caulfeild « j ~ J « ~, ~ y ~ g "- M '-.- . N PRESENTING THIS Illustrated Number of The &Vest Van News to the public, attention is drawn to the fact that only a fewer years ago tVest Vancouver n'as merely a hamlet on the forest slopes of Hollyburn Ridge, but today is a thriving community of over seven thousand souls. As a residential suburb it is equalled by few others in Canada, and its advantages may easily he seen in that it nestles at the foot of the mountains, being lapped by the waters of the Inlet, and having a sunny southern slope with a magnificent panoramic view of Hurrard Inlet, Stanley Park, the Cascade Range and Vancouver Island. IVest Vancouver is rapidly becoming known for its artistic homes, surrounded by weH-planned gardens. Its splendid climatic and health conditions are reflected in the steady increase of perm- anent home-builders. As a playground, IVest Vancouver is fast becoming a Ilecca for the tourist and pleasure-seeker. Its opportunities are well known to the thousands ivho have enjoyed hiking over mountain trails. Through its various clubs, which foster tennis, boating, bathing and other sports, the inclination of those seeking outdoor life can well be satisfied. Its many coves, streams and bays are a paradise to the fishing enthusiast. IVest Vancouver is unique in being the only place on the Continent where at times one may choose to swim in the ocean and two hours later enjoy a snowshoe tramp over the mountain ridge. The object of this special issue of The hews is to give the reader some idea of the beauties of IVest Vancouver and its attractiveness as a place in ivhich to live. The Lions from Hollyburn I'eak For mountain grandeur the Dis- tri«t of IVest Vancouver is unequalled. 6'e wish to acknowledge with great appreciation the help and co- operation given by so many of our residents and public men and would particularly mention the King Studio by whom almost all the photo- graphs for this issue were taken. Cypress Falls One of the many attractive inland ivater scenes in EVest Vancouver 1 « « ~ I ~ C. I ,r~ si f ~ Panoramic View of IVhytecliff I'ark, One of the illost Delightful Resorts in Canada