Vincent Helton & Associates Ltd.
Custom Water Features and Fountains

West Vancouver Community Center

West Vancouver, BC

This civic water feature is at the centre of a public meeting place that has become a social hub for the community. The large stones that form the waterfall were extracted during construction of the sea to sky highway - and were kindly donated to the city by the road construction firm.

Three of the stones, drilled through the centre, emit water that cascades down the rock face into a shallow reflecting pool. A narrow overflow slot allows for water to be at the same level as the adjacent plaza, eliminating the need for a curb or pool wall to retain the water. This artistic water feature was designed to showcase the diversity of West Vancouver – aiming to recognize the heritage of local First Nations groups while presenting the modern face of the community.