Material Type

Geographic Place

Subject

Geographic Features - Beaches

Scope and Content

A beach on Burrard Inlet extending from north of the mouth of the Capilano River to 14th Street.

Origin Note

Formerly referred to as East Beach, a contest was advertised in the West Van. News in the summer of 1932 to solicit suggestions for a new name, at the request of Reeve Leyland. The winning name was adopted by Council and announced in the August 11, 1932 issue of the West Van. News. Several entrants to the competition suggested 'Ambleside Beach', so the best essay was selected and the $5 prize for naming the beach was awarded to Mrs. E.L. Roberts.

Name derived from the Ambleside neighbourhood in which the beach is located.

Source

District of West Vancouver Council Meeting Minutes August 8, 1932; September 6, 1932

Place Names of West Vancouver: A Gazetteer (West Vancouver Historical Society, 2004)

West Van. News July 21, 1932

Repository

West Vancouver Archives

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