Unlock the power of visibility with advertising opportunities designed to put your organization, product, or service in front of your local community.
West Vancouver Recreation offers a variety of dynamic options to help you share your message, strengthen your brand, and connect with a diverse audience.
Whether you're a local business, non-profit, community group, or individual, our advertising platforms are designed to be seen!
Scene Magazine Advertising
Reaches engaged 55y+ readers with content they trust and eagerly anticipate.
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Published quarterly, and highly anticipated by 55y+ residents and non-residents alike,
West Vancouver's Scene magazine contains information about upcoming events, activities,
fundraisers, trips, socials, workshops, outdoor activities, community initiatives, and much
more.
The Scene is available for pick-up at the SAC (3,500 copies), distributed electronically to
approximately 4,700 e-news subscribers, and posted online at westvancouver.ca/seniors.
Your advertisement will appear in both the electronic PDF and hard copy versions of the
The Scene.We look forward to seeing you on the pages of the The Scene!
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All advertising submitted for inclusion by the District of West Vancouver must be consistent with the following guidelines:
- Advertising must be submitted on time and in the correct format and specifications.
- Advertising must be appropriate in nature, and consistent with the values of the West Vancouver Parks, Culture, and Community Services department.
- Preference shall be given to advertising that is community-based, positive in nature and seeks to enrich the “community vitality, health and understanding” of West Vancouver residents.
- Advertising must be non-partisan, nonracial, non-denominational, non-sexist and non-political.
- Advertising must not be in direct competition with the programs and services offered by the District of West Vancouver.
- Advertising cannot promote an individual political party or politician.
- Advertising must not present demeaning or derogatory portrayals of individuals or groups; or exploit violence, sexuality, children, the customs, convictions, or characteristics of religious or ethnocultural groups, persons with disabilities, or any other person, group, or institution in a manner which is offensive.
- Advertising is governed by the Human Rights Act, which provides that no person shall be discriminated against “because of the race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family
status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation or age of the person or that group or class of persons.” - Advertising must not promote products prohibited from sale to minors.
- The District of West Vancouver reserves the right to refuse any advertising that it deems, at its sole discretion, as inconsistent with the above guidelines.
- Display of advertising does not constitute endorsement of the content by the District of West Vancouver.
ARTWORK | PRINT ADS
All print ads must be received in PDF format. Non-accepted formats: InDesign, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, and Microsoft Word. If you are not familiar with these formats please contact the Marketing Coordinator.AD RE-RUNS
Please note that re-runs of incorrectly formatted ads will not be accepted. If you would like to roll-over an ad from a previous issue of The Scene magazine, please check with the Marketing Coordinator to ensure that your ad is correctly formatted.PRESS-READY ADS*
All advertisements, images, and logos must be a minimum 300dpi at 100% ad size. Email press-ready ads in one of the above formats to the Marketing Coordinator.
*Any ad that is not press-ready or does not meet the above requirements will require editing; the advertiser will be charged $90 per hour, minimum one hour, for this work.AD DESIGN FEE
Need help designing your ad? We can create the ad for you at the cost of $90 per hour. Before we can get started, here’s what we’ll need:- Email your layout instructions or leave the design up to us (just provide us with the information that you want included in the ad).
- Email graphics and logos in a pdf, jpg, tiff, or eps format, at 300 dpi.
- Email all files to [email protected].
PAYMENT AND INVOICING
Advertisers will be invoiced prior to their ad being published in The Scene magazine. Payment must be received by the District of West Vancouver’s finance department by the dates provided on the Advertising Agreement page for the corresponding issues of The Scene, otherwise the ad will not run.CANCELLATIONS
Inside Page Advertisers will be charged 50% of the cost of their ad if they cancel before The Scene magazine goes to print, and 100% of the cost of their ad if they cancel after The Scene magazine goes to print. Cover Advertisers will be charged 100% of the cost of their ad if they cancel at any point after the Advertising Agreement is signed.ERRORS IN AD
The District of West Vancouver is not responsible for content errors in submitted electronic artwork. The District of West Vancouver is not responsible if the ad is submitted or revised after the deadline.CONTACT
For more information about advertising in The Scene Magazine, please contact the Marketing Coordinator at [email protected].
NEW! Shuttle Bus Advertising
Put your message in motion with SAC shuttle bus advertising!
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Promote your organization, product, or business throughout West Vancouver with
advertising on the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre (SAC) shuttle buses!Operating six days per week across the community, the SAC shuttle fleet offers a unique
opportunity to connect with residents in high-visibility neighbourhood and community
locations. SAC Shuttle bus advertising delivers consistent exposure to an engaged and
community-focused audience. Showcase your brand, promote upcoming events, highlight
services, or support community initiativesBenefits include:
- broad visibility throughout West Vancouver with buses travelling six days per week
- direct exposure to active adults, seniors, families, and local residents
- impactful mobile advertising that reaches audiences in multiple neighbourhoods and
civic areas - flexible ad placement options to suit your marketing goals and budget
Put your message in motion with SAC shuttle bus advertising and reach an audience that
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All advertising submitted for inclusion by the District of West Vancouver must be consistent with the following guidelines:
- Advertising must be submitted on time and in the correct format and specifications.
- Advertising must be appropriate in nature, and consistent with the values of the West Vancouver Parks, Culture, and Community Services department.
- Preference shall be given to advertising that is community-based, positive in nature and seeks to enrich the “community vitality, health and understanding” of West Vancouver residents.
- Advertising must be non-partisan, nonracial, non-denominational, non-sexist and non-political.
- Advertising must not be in direct competition with the programs and services offered by the District of West Vancouver.
- Advertising cannot promote an individual political party or politician.
- Advertising must not present demeaning or derogatory portrayals of individuals or groups; or exploit violence, sexuality, children, the customs, convictions, or characteristics of religious or ethnocultural groups, persons with disabilities, or any other person, group, or institution in a manner which is offensive.
- Advertising is governed by the Human Rights Act, which provides that no person shall be discriminated against “because of the race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family
status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation or age of the person or that group or class of persons.” - Advertising must not promote products prohibited from sale to minors.
- The District of West Vancouver reserves the right to refuse any advertising that it deems, at its sole discretion, as inconsistent with the above guidelines.
- Display of advertising does not constitute endorsement of the content by the District of West Vancouver.
ARTWORK | PRINT ADS
All print ads must be received in PDF format. Non-accepted formats: InDesign, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, and Microsoft Word. If you are not familiar with these formats please contact the Marketing Coordinator.AD RE-RUNS
Please note that re-runs of incorrectly formatted ads will not be accepted. If you would like to roll-over an ad, please check with the Marketing Coordinator to ensure that your ad is correctly formatted.PRESS-READY ADS*
All advertisements, images, and logos must be a minimum 300dpi at 100% ad size. Email press-ready ads in one of the above formats to the Marketing Coordinator.
*Any ad that is not press-ready or does not meet the above requirements will require editing; the advertiser will be charged $90 per hour, minimum one hour, for this work.AD DESIGN FEE
Need help designing your ad? We can create the ad for you at the cost of $90 per hour. Before we can get started, here’s what we’ll need:- Email your layout instructions or leave the design up to us (just provide us with the information that you want included in the ad).
- Email graphics and logos in a pdf, jpg, tiff, or eps format, at 300 dpi.
- Email all files to [email protected].
PAYMENT AND INVOICING
Advertisers will be invoiced prior to their ad being printed and installed on the bus shelter. Payment must be received by the District of West Vancouver’s finance department by the dates provided on the Advertising Agreement page.CANCELLATIONS
Advertisers will be charged 50% of the cost of their ad if they cancel after the agreement has been signed and 100% of the cost of their ad if they cancel after the ad has been printed.ERRORS IN AD
The District of West Vancouver is not responsible for content errors in submitted electronic artwork. The District of West Vancouver is not responsible if the ad is submitted or revised after the deadline.CONTACT
For more information about advertising on the SAC Shuttle Bus, please contact the Marketing Coordinator at [email protected].
Bus Shelter Advertising
Captures the attention of Shuttle Bus riders and passerbys.
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Promote your organization, product, or business in one of West Vancouver’s most vibrant community hubs! The Seniors' Activity Centre's (SAC) Bus Shelter, located directly in front of the SAC, offers premium advertising space with unbeatable visibility.
With over 4,500 active SAC members and consistent daily foot traffic from visitors to the adjacent Community Centre and Aquatic Centre, this is a prime location to reach a highly engaged local audience.
Choose from single window panels for targeted messaging or make a bold statement with full side or full back ad options.
Whether you’re promoting local services, upcoming events, or community-focused
initiatives, your message will stand out in a high-traffic, high-attention area.Benefits include
- direct exposure to thousands of residents and visitors each week, ideal for businesses
targeting active, community-involved adults and seniors - highly visible location at the heart of a thriving civic complex
- flexible ad format options to suit your brand’s presence and goals
Book your SAC bus shelter ad space today and capture the attention of an audience that’s
active, loyal, and deeply connected to the community! - direct exposure to thousands of residents and visitors each week, ideal for businesses
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All advertising submitted for inclusion by the District of West Vancouver must be consistent with the following guidelines:
- Advertising must be submitted on time and in the correct format and specifications.
- Advertising must be appropriate in nature, and consistent with the values of the West Vancouver Parks, Culture, and Community Services department.
- Preference shall be given to advertising that is community-based, positive in nature and seeks to enrich the “community vitality, health and understanding” of West Vancouver residents.
- Advertising must be non-partisan, nonracial, non-denominational, non-sexist and non-political.
- Advertising must not be in direct competition with the programs and services offered by the District of West Vancouver.
- Advertising cannot promote an individual political party or politician.
- Advertising must not present demeaning or derogatory portrayals of individuals or groups; or exploit violence, sexuality, children, the customs, convictions, or characteristics of religious or ethnocultural groups, persons with disabilities, or any other person, group, or institution in a manner which is offensive.
- Advertising is governed by the Human Rights Act, which provides that no person shall be discriminated against “because of the race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family
status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation or age of the person or that group or class of persons.” - Advertising must not promote products prohibited from sale to minors.
- The District of West Vancouver reserves the right to refuse any advertising that it deems, at its sole discretion, as inconsistent with the above guidelines.
- Display of advertising does not constitute endorsement of the content by the District of West Vancouver.
ARTWORK | PRINT ADS
All print ads must be received in PDF format. Non-accepted formats: InDesign, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, and Microsoft Word. If you are not familiar with these formats please contact the Marketing Coordinator.AD RE-RUNS
Please note that re-runs of incorrectly formatted ads will not be accepted. If you would like to roll-over an ad, please check with the Marketing Coordinator to ensure that your ad is correctly formatted.PRESS-READY ADS*
All advertisements, images, and logos must be a minimum 300dpi at 100% ad size. Email press-ready ads in one of the above formats to the Marketing Coordinator.
*Any ad that is not press-ready or does not meet the above requirements will require editing; the advertiser will be charged $90 per hour, minimum one hour, for this work.AD DESIGN FEE
Need help designing your ad? We can create the ad for you at the cost of $90 per hour. Before we can get started, here’s what we’ll need:- Email your layout instructions or leave the design up to us (just provide us with the information that you want included in the ad).
- Email graphics and logos in a pdf, jpg, tiff, or eps format, at 300 dpi.
- Email all files to [email protected].
PAYMENT AND INVOICING
Advertisers will be invoiced prior to their ad being printed and installed on the bus shelter. Payment must be received by the District of West Vancouver’s finance department by the dates provided on the Advertising Agreement page.CANCELLATIONS
Advertisers will be charged 50% of the cost of their ad if they cancel after the agreement has been signed and 100% of the cost of their ad if they cancel after the ad has been printed.ERRORS IN AD
The District of West Vancouver is not responsible for content errors in submitted electronic artwork. The District of West Vancouver is not responsible if the ad is submitted or revised after the deadline.CONTACT
For more information about advertising on the SAC Shuttle Bus Shelter, please contact the Marketing Coordinator at [email protected].
Rink Board Advertising
Delivers high-impact visibility to thousands of families, athletes, and spectators.
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Capture the attention of ice sport spectators at the West Vancouver Ice Arena! Rink board advertising offers an excellent opportunity for local businesses, individuals, and community organizations to reach their target demographic seven days per week, 10 months out of the year.
The West Vancouver Ice Arena hosts a variety of skating and hockey programs and is home to a number of community user groups, ensuring that advertisers will benefit from a captive audience all season long!
Rink board advertisements are available for purchase for one season at a time. Limited spots are available and can be booked on a first-come, first served basis.
The season runs approximately from September 1 to June 15.
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All advertising submitted for inclusion by the District of West Vancouver must be consistent with the following guidelines:
- Advertising must be submitted on time and in the correct format and specifications.
- Advertising must be appropriate in nature, and consistent with the values of the West Vancouver Parks, Culture, and Community Services department.
- Preference shall be given to advertising that is community-based, positive in nature and seeks to enrich the “community vitality, health and understanding” of West Vancouver residents.
- Advertising must be non-partisan, nonracial, non-denominational, non-sexist and non-political.
- Advertising must not be in direct competition with the programs and services offered by the District of West Vancouver.
- Advertising cannot promote an individual political party or politician.
- Advertising must not present demeaning or derogatory portrayals of individuals or groups; or exploit violence, sexuality, children, the customs, convictions, or characteristics of religious or ethnocultural groups, persons with disabilities, or any other person, group, or institution in a manner which is offensive.
- Advertising is governed by the Human Rights Act, which provides that no person shall be discriminated against “because of the race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family
status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation or age of the person or that group or class of persons.” - Advertising must not promote products prohibited from sale to minors.
- The District of West Vancouver reserves the right to refuse any advertising that it deems, at its sole discretion, as inconsistent with the above guidelines.
- Display of advertising does not constitute endorsement of the content by the District of West Vancouver.
ARTWORK | PRINT ADS
All rink board ads must be received in PDF format. If you are not familiar with the format, please contact the Marketing Coordinator. Please see rink board ad specifications on pages in this fact sheet.AD RE-RUNS
Please note that re-runs of incorrectly formatted ads will not be accepted. If you would like to roll-over an ad, please check with the Marketing Coordinator to ensure that your ad is correctly formatted.PRINT-READY ADS*
All advertisements, images, and logos must be a minimum 300dpi at 100% ad size. Email press-ready ads in one of the above formats to the Marketing Coordinator.
*Any ad that is not press-ready or does not meet the above requirements will require editing; the advertiser will be charged $90 per hour, minimum one hour, for this work.AD DESIGN FEE
Need help designing your ad? We can create the ad for you at the cost of $90 per hour. Before we can get started, here’s what we’ll need:- Email your layout instructions or leave the design up to us (just provide us with the information that you want included in the ad).
- Email graphics and logos in a pdf, jpg, tiff, or eps format, at 300 dpi.
- Email all files to [email protected].
PAYMENT AND INVOICING
Advertisers will be invoiced within two weeks of booking their ad. Payment must be received by the District of West Vancouver’s finance department by the date indicated in the Advertising Fact Sheet.CANCELLATIONS
Advertisers will be charged 50% of the cost of their ad if they cancel after the agreement has been signed and 100% of the cost of their ad if they cancel after the ad has been printed.ERRORS IN AD
The District of West Vancouver is not responsible for content errors in submitted electronic artwork. The District of West Vancouver is not responsible if the ad is submitted or revised after the deadline.CONTACT
For more information about rink board advertising, or to book an ad, please contact the Marketing Coordinator at [email protected]
