British Properties

Originally known as Capilano Estates, the British Properties is a residential area in , , . The 4,000-acre area was sold by the municipality of West Vancouver to the British Pacific Properties Corporation in 1931, which continues to develop the land to the present day.
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  • Type: Suburb with 3,800 residents
  • Description: human settlement in British Columbia, Canada
  • Also known as: British Properties, British Columbia

Places of Interest

Highlights include Capilano Suspension Bridge and Lions Gate Bridge.

Nature reserve
The is a simple suspension bridge crossing the in Upper Capilano, British Columbia, , in the .

Bridge
Photo: Bobanny, Public domain.
The , opened in 1938 and officially known as the First Narrows Bridge, is a suspension bridge that crosses the first narrows of and connects the City of , British Columbia, to the municipalities of the , the , and . is situated 3½ km south of British Properties.

Shopping center
, also known as simply Park Royal, opened in 1950, is a located in and X̱wemelch'stn, , Canada. is situated 3 km south of British Properties.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include West Vancouver and North Vancouver.

is a suburban area of 's North Shore in the of , . It has a few good parks, excellent hikes and some of the most expensive property in Canada.

is a mostly suburban area across the Burrard Inlet from downtown . Surrounded by mountains and water on three sides, it's the ideal playground for the outdoor-minded.

Neighborhood
is a precinct in , , the central neighbourhood of Lonsdale, in the . It extends from & Keith Road to Highway 1 near 24th Street, where it meets Upper Lonsdale. is situated 6 km southeast of British Properties.

British Properties

Latitude
49.35081° or 49° 21′ 3″ north
Longitude
-123.14599° or 123° 8′ 46″ west
Population
3,800
Elevation
223 metres (732 feet)
Open location code
84XR9V23+8J
Open­Street­Map ID
node 918817902
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­suburb
Geo­Names ID
5909061
Wiki­data ID
Q14874571
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Persian—“British Properties” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: British Properties
  • Korean: 브리티시 프라퍼티스
  • Persian: املاک بریتانیا

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Chartwell Park and Cross Creek Park.

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