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Oakwyn Realty Ltd.

6707 Nelson Ave · West Vancouver · BC

West Bank · West Vancouver

The
Sanctuary

Where Howe Sound meets the mountains.
West Vancouver · British Columbia

The Building

A Work of
Landscape &
Architecture

~30
min to Vancouver
~55
min to Whistler
Walk
to Ferry Terminal

The Sanctuary is West Bank's most considered residential work on the North Shore — a building designed not to command the landscape but to belong to it. Set at the edge of Horseshoe Bay on Howe Sound, the structure rises from rock and water, its massing shaped by the same forces that carved the fjord behind it.

The architecture draws directly from the site: weathered cedar cladding, board-formed concrete at the base, and bronze-toned metalwork that deepens in salt air over time. Floor-to-ceiling glazing traces the movement of light across the Sound through every season — morning alpenglow on the peaks, the steel-blue stillness of dusk, the pyrotechnic sunsets that paint Howe Sound in gold.

West Bank has always built for the long view. The Sanctuary is its most intimate expression of that philosophy — a small collection of residences for those who understand that the rarest luxury is a place that asks nothing except your full attention.

The Sanctuary — aerial view, Horseshoe Bay marina
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Aerial · Horseshoe Bay Marina · West Vancouver, British Columbia

"The rare address that asks nothing of you except to be present — where ocean, mountain and city converge at the edge of something wild."

The Sanctuary Boathouse — exterior at dusk
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The Boathouse

Mass Timber
on the Water

The Sanctuary's private boathouse is among the most architecturally distinctive amenities in residential British Columbia. A cathedral of glue-laminated timber arches rises over the water, its vaulted structure a direct conversation with the coastal forest that frames Horseshoe Bay — part building, part landscape, entirely its own.

At dusk, the warm glow of its interior spills across the surface of Howe Sound, the arched silhouette reflected in water so still it reads as a mirror. It is the building's most elemental gesture: a shelter built from the forest, returned to the sea.

West Vancouver coastline at sunset
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The Setting

West Vancouver
at its finest

West Vancouver is consistently ranked among Canada's most liveable and valuable municipalities — a designation earned not by amenity lists but by the irreplaceable quality of the place itself. Where the North Shore mountains meet Howe Sound, the light performs daily at a scale that resists description.

From The Sanctuary, the Sea-to-Sky Highway — widely regarded as one of the world's great drives — begins at the village. Horseshoe Bay's working waterfront, its independent restaurants, the BC Ferries terminal connecting residents to the Gulf Islands and Sunshine Coast: all of it is within walking distance.

Amenities

Crafted for
the Way
You Live

Every amenity at The Sanctuary was designed in direct response to its setting. The active life that Horseshoe Bay demands — skiing, paddling, hiking, sailing — is met with equal intention to the contemplative one. The result is a building that serves both with equal care.

🌊
Boathouse
Private mass timber boathouse over Howe Sound — an architectural landmark and residents' exclusive amenity
🔭
Rooftop Terrace
Panoramic Howe Sound views, fire tables, and lounge seating above the treeline
🧘
Yoga Studio
Sprung hardwood floors, ocean-facing glazing, and dedicated private booking
💪
Fitness Centre
Commercial-grade equipment with Howe Sound outlook
🎿
Ski & Gear Room
Heated drying room, individual ski lockers, and boot warmers — 20 minutes from Cypress
🚴
Bike Workshop
Trail bike secure storage, e-bike charging stations, and maintenance tools
🛋
Owners' Lounge
Full kitchen, dining, and private event space for residents and guests
🐾
Pet-Friendly
Dog wash station, outdoor relief area, and a trail-ready lobby entrance
🔌
EV Charging
Level 2 stations throughout secured underground parking
🌿
Landscaped Grounds
Native coastal plantings, sheltered garden paths, and waterfront seating
🔒
Concierge & Security
Lobby concierge, key-fob access throughout, and smart parcel lockers
♻️
Sustainability
Mass timber construction, heat pump HVAC, rainwater harvesting, native landscaping

Specifications

The Details

Address6707 Nelson Ave, West Vancouver, BC V7W 2B2
CommunityHorseshoe Bay, West Vancouver
Building TypeMid-rise residential — 8 storeys
Total Residences72 homes · Studio to Penthouse
ConstructionMass timber CLT · board-formed concrete
Ceiling Heights9'6" standard · 11'0" penthouse
Flooring7.5" wide-plank white oak throughout
KitchenCustom millwork · Miele integrated · honed stone slab
WindowsTriple-glazed floor-to-ceiling · European tilt-and-turn
ParkingSecured underground · EV-ready stalls
Boathouse exterior — The Sanctuary
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West Vancouver sunset — Howe Sound
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