Westshore Town Centre Inset Map
Showcasing the Best of the West Shore!
Finally… an initiative to stimulate economic growth for your business, directing locals, visitors and investors to explore and stay in the West Shore. The GoWestShore printed map and online directory offers a great way to collaborate and advertise!
Here’s how:
- Great print exposure with ad spaces available on the GoWestShore map, with an impressive distribution of 150,000 copies throughout the CRD!
- An online directory exclusively for West Shore businesses, with customizable profile listings showcasing products, services, links, special offers and more!
- An interactive online directory promoting what to see and do in the West Shore!

Interactive Portal
More than a Directory. Why we need a collaboration Portal
What better way to showcase the West Shore’s public, cultural & commercial amenities to visitors and those interested in utilizing the goods, services and infrastructure our communities have invested in than an Interactive Portal.
While the West Shore is one of the fastest growing regions on Vancouver Island and BC, one thing that makes this challenging is that the players, amenities and offerings change, improve and grow just as quickly.
Right now is the second time in the past decade that the West Shore has seen an influx of new businesses, developments, neighbourhoods and more recently schools, community centers and world class sports facilities. This time however, there is a confidence in the air about the economic sustainability, which is in itself, a magnet for even more businesses and organizations to want to invest and not miss out on the “opportunity”.
At the end of the day, in order for our communities to fully benefit, we all need to be pulling in the same direction. Organizations and stakeholders need to collaborate. Municipalities and businesses need to be leaders first. Residents and visitors need to be informed and support local.

GoWestShore & automatically increase your odds!
#GoWestShore can help contribute to the economic stimulus of the West Shore communities and stakeholders through it’s collaboration infrastructure and marketing strategies. Businesses and investors that come onboard already know that in order to get something out of the community, it is essential to give to the community.
#GoWestShore is committed to lead this initiative and work with the business community and municipal leaders to ensure this collaboration is a success story. Our goal is to maximize the exposure of participating partners so that they see more traffic, promote and encourage the use of the portal members goods & services to build loyalty, and ultimately generate a positive economic return on investment to stakeholders. Organizations of all sizes can become collaboration partners, and as the #GoWestShore portal grows, the leverage and results will increase exponentially.
How our #GoWestShore Portal works
Recognizing that people look for things in different ways, #GoWestShore has been building an online infrastructure and tools s that user can quickly and easily find what they are looking for in one convenient place.
The online interactive portal also overcomes challenges that some smaller organizations may experience due to a lack of resources or know how with regards to building and maintaining an online presence. #GoWestShore eliminates this restriction, and has the talent and experience required to maintain the portal on behalf of all members. This ensures the portal keeps pace with technology, and meets the criteria and requirements that search engines demand to ensure search and find is even possible (like mobile responsiveness, SSL certification, SEO optimization). The portal extends capabilities of e-commerce, communications, voting and reviews, social sharing, tracking & analytics and so much more.
Leverage the #GoWestShore Initiative and take your business or organization to a new level.
ONLINE PORTAL OPPORTUNITIES exclusively for MEMBERS
- Standard Membership includes:
- One profile listing in the GoWestShore online directory with custom search capabilities for users to find you by category, location, amenities or keywords.
- All profiles include key contact info, content area for your Offers, Specials, Promotions, hours of operation, areas to include your Social Links, multiple Images, 1 Video, 3D imaging, a built in Contact Form that sends user queries directly to you, ability for Users to rate you by Star Ratings & post Reviews along with an image (moderated), Geo-Location with Map Marker and Directions from current position or another address (with direction options via multiple transportation modes), Social Media sharing, Add to Favourites, and much more.
- Standard Memberships and Directory Listings are renewed annually.
- All Memberships are limited to organizations with a physical address within the West Shore. If you do not qualify, please refer to our Digital Ads tab.
- NOTE: Members that purchase a Concierge Outer or Oval Ad automatically receive a GoWestShore Annual Standard Membership & Directory Listing as a FREE Bonus.
2. Featured Listing Membership Upgrade includes:
- Members can upgrade their standard directory listing to a Featured Listing which will provide additional visibility on the portal.
- Featured listings are highlighted in a variety of high profile page areas. Featured Listings will be placed into selected areas and pages by the administrator based on category, amenity, or location and displayed with other related Featured Listings.
- In some cases GoWestShore will showcase special events, public places or new neighbourhoods and may select topically relevant Featured Listings to be included.
- Featured Membership Upgrade is only available to members who already have a Standard membership and are also renewed annually.
3. Listing Add-ons (al a carte):
- Extra Standard Listing – Perfect for organizations that have multiple locations. Extra profile listings include everything that comes with a standard listing.
- Extra Listing Search Category – Essential if your organization has multiple departments, divisions or key revenue drivers
- Events – Let the community know about your special events
Stay tuned for cool Portal Features coming in 2017 that can enhance your organization, profile and listing even more:
- Coupons & Special Offers
- e-Commerce to sell goods & services
- Take Reservations / Appointment Bookings
- Live Cam to stream your event or locations current activities
- #GoPass to offer social users an incentive when showing the badge at your organization
Click the Westshore Town Centre Special tab to lock in your offer and connect your organization today! Or click here to explore other membership and ad packages with GoWestShore.
For assistance or to book a demo please call 778-400-3955