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001C97BA THE i%EST VAN NEWS July 26, 19'~., ~((r II@ rl 'l= S Good Roads in West Vancouver )Vest Vancouver is peculiarly fortunate as regards its roads, which will compare favorably with those of any place of its size on the American continent. Ever since its incorporation the various councils which have been in office have realized the vital necessity of good roads, and have given their attention to programmes which called for the expenditures necessary for this purpose. Marine Drive, the main arterial highway from North Vancouver, was surfaced some 15 years ago from the Capilano bridge to 25th Street-, and a few years ago surfacing was done on the westerly end of the Drive as the population warranted it. The work of laying down a really up- to-date first class road on Marine Drive was, however, undertaken last fall and winter when Ellis- Cotton Co. built a Warrenite- bitulithic pavement with cement shoulders from WhyteclifF to West Bay. This pavement is 16 feet in width, the cement should- ers on each side being 2 feet. Since then another contract was given Ellis-Cotton Ltd. to complete the Marine Drive road- way by the laying of the same kind of pavement from West Bay eastward to Capilano, the only difference being that in this por- tion the width was extended to 20 feet over all instead of 16 feet. Ellis-Cotton Ltd. have just competed their work on this contract, the cost of which was borne by the Provincial Govern- ment; this with a new bridge over the Capilano being under- taken in return for the cancella- tion of the P.G.E. Railway ser- vice. It is safe to say that there is not a finer piece of roadway anywhere in the province than this fifteen miles of Marine Drive which now runs right through West Vancouver from its eastern boundary at Capilano to the western boundary at Whytecliff. The surface is ex- tremely smooth and eminentlv fitted for auto traffic. The ce- ment shoulders serve a very use- ful purpose in preventing the breaking down of the edges of the surface by the heavier traf- fic, which has ahvays been one of the chief drawbacks to road surfaces other than a cement pavement. Further than that they give a sense of security to motorists when they are forced to the side of the road by heavier and broader traffic such as bus- ses and the larger types of trucks. In appearance this new type of road easily excels any that has ever been put down, includ- ing a cement pavement. This may seem a strong statement, ~ ~ but anyone who has driven over Marine Drive as it is today will confirm it. The combination of the dark slate colored Warrenite- bitulithic surface with the white cement shoulders on each side gives a wonderfully finisheB ap- pearance to the whole that is not possessed by any other type of pavement. with comfortable up-to-date homes and surrounded by beau- tiful gardens, with a view over the bay and up to the surround- ing mountains. ibly remind the traveller of the North Devon coast. This is par- ticularly true of the section of the Drive around West Bay and Caulfeild, ivhere one looks down on little coves, where yachts and launches ride at anchor in the placid waters encLosed by tower- ing cliffs. As one comes to the various more settled portions of The old Keith Road from Cap- ilano bridge to Marine Drive is at the present time being resur- faced and rebuilt, making still A Beautiful Driveway There is no finer drive to be found now anywhere on the Am- erican continent than Marine Drive from Capilano to Whyte- cliff along West Vancouver's wonderful shoreline, and the truth of this is amply borne out hy the thousands of cars to be seen travelling over it on any Sunday or holiday. Going west there is to be seen on the right tne mountains and Hollyburn Ridge covered with the primeval forest, while on the left is the sea and a shore line possessing scenery unequalled anywhere in the world. The easterly portion of the road is comparatively straight, but from West Bay on it turns in a number of bold curves following the contour of the coast. To the motorist who travels along the Drive is reveal- ed vista after vista of surpassing beauty. Frequently the road winds over or round rocky blufFs and below are scenes which forc- another splendid arterial road. Theie is an old saying: "See Naples and die." We would rather ask the stranger to "come to West Vancouver and live." the districts which abut on the Marine Drive, one sees well- built homes everywhere, each en- closed in ample grounds in a natural setting which cannot be disturbed however much the surrounding property is built up- on, On 5Iarine Drive, AVest Vancouver Approaching Gleneagles, and showing Fisherman's Cove. & Beautiful Drive "&ssm the City to »-~t Vancouver The Second Narro' " 1 idgeconnects Vancouver City r,~d theMarine Drive on the South Sh;re ivith the praline Drive in West Vancouver. Tourist,s and couver residents can enjoy the natural beauty and charming views without leaving their autos. It is a pleasant drive fiom Vancouver to the northern term- inus of the Pacific Highway, over good roads and through some of the best scenery in age world. Those who have never before visited the district will be en- amoured ivith its natural beauti- es, its frothing brooks and rug- ged mountain scenery; its long beaches and wide views over sparkling blue water; its homes bowered in trees, its arbored streets. Sightseers will find in West Vancouver their ideal homesites '. nn picturesque beaches or among . d:irk fir trees on the mountain- side, or in romantic sylvan glens 3-'esidehurrying streams; and " will add by their enthusiastic praise to )Vest Vancouver's fame for scenic charm and beauty. West Vancouver is the only one of Vancouver's residence dis- ( tricts that has been developed & solely as a big park of homes, ~. and a seaside resort, without any industrial life or character. West Vancouver is scenically. "- the ideal place for the city man who wishes a home in the midst of natural beauty and wholesome mountain air, accessible by mot- or from the city. The bridge makes it unnecessary for the suburban dweller to leave his car on the trip, a rather long drive, you will say, but one of challeng- ' ing interest every bit of the way. )'hereis hardly in the whole world a drive of more romantic and picturesque interest, for the grandeur of the mountains is on one hand and stirring views of Vancouver harbor on the other. The least imaginative of people will not find this a dull trip. One does not need the gift of .'econdsight to foresee West Vancouver's future. Its growth and development will be leisurely but sure. West Vancouver does not desire mushroom growth. The streets are wide and the pav- ing is modern. The most charm- ing streets are those that run north and south from Marine Drive, like veins from an artery. Their heads end in mountain tiails, their feet are in the sea. Another View of the New Roadway Splendid Side Roads While, however, Marine Drive as the main arterial highway, has received the first attention of West Vancouver councils, the side roads have been by no means neglected. Out of a total of a- bout 70 miles of open roads, the munic pality now has over 30 miles of surfaced roads apart from the Drive. These roads are mainly to be found in the area between the Drive and Mathers, and from 10th Street to 29th Street. This comprises the most thickly populated portion of the municipality, although it is sel- dom seen by the average strang- er, who more often ithan not stays on the Drive. Yet here is street after street well built up Marine Drive near West Bay