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Dine the Villages Event Feb 15-28, 2026

February 4, 2026

Dine the Villages is our very own take on Dine Out and we’re excited to launch our first annual celebration of the amazing local restaurants in Ambleside and Dundarave. From beloved neighbourhood favourites to spots you’ve been meaning to try, this is a chance to enjoy great food while supporting the businesses that help make our villages feel like home. We are incredibly grateful to the restaurants participating in this year’s event. Running a restaurant has never been tougher. Learn more

BIA Renewal

February 1, 2026

We’re thrilled to announce that the Ambleside Dundarave Business Improvement Association has been renewed for another seven years! This renewal reflects the trust and confidence of our members, and we are deeply grateful to each Learn more

BIA BUCKS return on March 1st, 2026

January 26, 2026

BIA BUCKS We are pleased to once again offer the BIA Bucks incentive. Watch your mailbox for $20 of BIA Bucks that will arrive the last week of February. Bucks are valid from March 1st to March 31st, 2026. They can be used at participatin Learn more

1763 Bellevue Avenue: A Community-Focused Opportunity for Ambleside

January 13, 2026

MASONIC HALL 1763 Bellevue Avenue: A Community-Focused Opportunity for Ambleside Many people know 1763 Bellevue Avenue as the old Masonic Hall. It’s been part of Ambleside for a long time, Learn more

Business Updates

January 12, 2026

STITTGEN FINE JEWELRY Stittgen Fine Jewelry crafts stunning custom pieces right here in West Vancouver. From one-of-a-kind heirlooms to ready-to-wear designs Learn more

2025 YEAR IN REVIEW

December 19, 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we are proud to reflect on a year defined by momentum, collaboration, and a deep commitment to the Ambleside and Dundarave business communities. It was a year that reminded us how much can be accomplished when loca Learn more

Shop Local this Holiday Season

December 19, 2025

The holiday season is a time for connection, celebration, and generosity. It’s also a time when the choices we make as shoppers can have a big impact on our community. This year, we encourage everyone to shop local in the villages of Ambleside a Learn more

Business News

November 28, 2025

MANGIA E BEVI 2222 Marine Drive We are sad to share the news that, after 18 years of being one of West Vancouver’s favourite restaurants, Mangia e Bevi will be closing its doors with their last day of service bei Learn more

Ambleside Christmas Tree

November 27, 2025

The ADBIA Christmas Tree is once again shining brightly in Millennium Park, welcoming the start of the holiday season. This year, we’ve expanded our festive display by adding additional lighting to the trees surrounding the park. The extr Learn more

Ambleside Lamp Standards

November 26, 2025

Thanks to District staff for your partnership with the ADBIA in helping to keep our business area clean and tidy. As the lamp standards were due for some paint maintenance. staff helped to source a new style of paint that prevents anything adhesiv Learn more

Beautification of the Dundarave boardwalk

November 25, 2025

Last month we had the team from LifeSpace Gardens come and give our beautiful Dundarave boardwalk a cleaning and staining, ensuring they are in good shape for years to come! You can clearly see from the before and after photos what a differ Learn more

Seasonal Parking Rates Coming to Ambleside Park

October 27, 2025

Starting Saturday, November 1, seasonal parking rates will be in effect at Ambleside Park. The rate will be $2.50 per hour (tax included) and will remain in place until May 31, 2026. As noted in the recent Learn more

Fall Events

October 10, 2025

Volunteer Opportunities

October 10, 2025

BATCH Ambleside

October 10, 2025

Featured Businesses

October 6, 2025

Plan Ahead for Thanksgiving

October 3, 2025

Parking Challenges in Ambleside and Dundarave: Please Keep Supporting Local

October 2, 2025

Dundarave Hoedown 2025

September 4, 2025

Featured Businesses

Business News

The latest business news for Ambleside and Dundarave Learn more

Dundarave Boardwalks

Pay Parking in Ambleside

Thank you to the Learn more

Ambleside Local Area Plan Commercial Area

As part of the ongoing process, a Draft Plan has been prepared for the Ambleside Commercial Areas. These draft plans are a result of findings from community engageme Learn more

The impact of nationalism and local support on small businesses

February 20, 2025

The current surge of nationalism and growing wave of support for local merchants have united us more than the thrill of watching Team Canada chase Olympic gold. It’s heartening to witness so many people rallying behind the local economy by purch Learn more

Featured Businesses

January 27, 2025

Check out these local business in the Villages of Ambleside and Dundarave. Learn more

Business News

January 27, 2025

Pay Parking in Ambleside

January 27, 2025

ADBIA Community Survey

January 27, 2025

Holiday Offers

December 9, 2024

Shop Local This Holiday Season

November 26, 2024

Dundarave Development (Pierwell) Update

November 25, 2024

ADBIA Community Survey

November 25, 2024

West Vancouver Flooding

November 15, 2024

Pay Parking in Ambleside

November 10, 2024

Fall Business News

November 1, 2024

Ambleside Local Area Plan

October 4, 2024

West Vancouver Legion Poppy Drive

October 4, 2024

Public Art in Ambleside

October 3, 2024

Hydro Box Beautification

October 1, 2024

Fall Business News

September 28, 2024

Featured Businesses

September 24, 2024

Dundarave Hoedown 2024

September 20, 2024

Business Spotlight

AVENUE CANNABIS 1453 Bellevue Avenue Ambleside’s only cannabis shop focuses on supporting customers with personalized shopping. Their knowledgable staff will inform, educate and assist you with all of your canna Learn more

Summer Events 2024

Summer is around the corner and that means a variety of events and activities for the whole family to enjoy. June 15th and 16th 2215 Marine Drive Learn more

Business News Update

Martine Boré Arts & Antiques has opened a location at 2442 Marine Drive in Dundarave to showcase their paintings and larger antique pieces. 2442 Marine Drive Fred’s Ambleside is now open fo Learn more

Beautification Fund Volunteers

The ADBIA has a beautification fund available to our members to help enhance the outward appearance of their business. One of our members has wooden barrels surrounding their patio and would like to have them painted. We are looking for volunteers Learn more

Dundarave Boardwalk Gardens

At the end of May, kids from Irwin Park School visited the gardens on the Dundarave Boardwalk to lend LifeSpace Gardens a hand in their pruning and harvesting. Kids left with baskets of fresh vegetables to take home, ready to be shared with their Learn more

February 2024 Newsletter

February 20, 2024

A message from the ADBIA Executive Director My name is Maureen O’Brien and I was fortunate enough to be appointed Executive Director of the ADBIA almost four years ago, just a few days before the pandemic hit. The first coupl Learn more

December 2023 Member’s Newsletter

December 1, 2023

ADBIA Christmas Tree As an acknowledgement of appreciation for supporting local all year long, we have installed a 30′ Christmas tree with over 10,000 lights to brighten up Millennium Park over the holidays. Thank you for shopping a Learn more

2023 Dundarave Hoedown Photos

September 26, 2023

Thanks to all those that came out to enjoy our 2023 Dundarave Hoedown! Learn more

September 2023 Member’s Newsletter

September 1, 2023

Dundarave Hoedown Thank you to all that came out to enjoy our Dundarave Hoedown! It was a great success and a wonderful community event. The Hoedown brings out people of all ages – while adults reunite with friends, kids run Learn more

August 2023 Member’s Newsletter

Dundarave For those of you that have been in Dundarave over the last few weeks, you will see that we are almost at completion with the installation of the semi-permanent boardwalk on Marine Drive. We are grateful to the team at Lif Learn more

May 2023 Member’s Newsletter

Business Beautification Fund Little touches can go a long way! In an effort to help beautify our commercial areas, the ADBIA is pleased to introduce the Business Beautification Fund. All members within our catchment that are a comm Learn more

April 2023 Newsletter

Make a day of it!

October 28, 2021

Visit the oceanside villages of Ambleside and Dundarave in West Vancouver to Learn more

Your BIA Bucks

January 13, 2021

The Ambleside Dundarave Business Improvement Association BIA Bucks! In February, we launched a new initiative called “BIA Bucks”. Eligible homes and apartments in West Vancouver received $20 of our special buc Learn more

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