Every summer, West Coast Modern Week brings together architects, historians, designers, and curious locals to celebrate the region’s remarkable modernist legacy. Hosted by the West Vancouver Art Museum, the week features exhibitions, lectures, open houses, and — most beloved of all — the guided walking tours that bring architectural history to life at street level. As part of this annual celebration, North Shore Heritage contributes its deep local knowledge through tours that reveal the stories behind the buildings we pass every day. This year’s tour, Municipal Modern, explores how West Vancouver’s civic identity was shaped in the mid‑20th century by a new generation of architects.