Established Ice Cream Shop In Waterfront Village
Turnkey Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Business in High-Traffic Location A rare opportunity to acquire a long-established ice cream and frozen yogurt shop located in one of West Vancouver’s most charming waterfront village communities. Established in 1980, this business has built decades of local goodwill and benefits from a strong mix of tourist traffic, ferry-related foot traffic, local residents, and family-oriented customers. The shop is positioned in a highly walkable destination area, steps from a major transportation hub and surrounded by other owner-operated local businesses. This is a turnkey, manageable, lifestyle-oriented business ideally suited for an engaged owner-operator, couple, or family looking for a community-based business with strong seasonal upside and a more flexible winter rhythm. The business operates from an efficient 570 sq ft retail space and includes a dedicated parking stall, adjacent outdoor storage, fully owned equipment, and a fresh 5-year lease that commenced April 1, 2025. Asking price: $ 85,000 CAD Investment Highlights Future growth opportunities may include:
Location
Located in one of West Vancouver’s most charming waterfront village communities. This business benefits from a strong mix of tourist traffic, ferry-related foot traffic, local residents, and family-oriented customers. The shop is positioned in a highly walkable destination area, steps from a major transportation hub and surrounded by other owner-operated local businesses.
Lease Terms
Fresh 5-year lease that commenced April 1, 2025.
Real Estate
Lease
Trading Hours
Seasonal operating hours with extended spring and summer schedules. Typically open 7 days per week during peak season, with reduced winter operating hours.
Leasehold Rent
$3,128 (CAD) per annum
Management Type
This business is owner operated.
Premises Details
The business operates from an efficient approximately 570 sq ft retail space located within a high-traffic waterfront village area in West Vancouver. The premises include customer service area, preparation space, storage, dedicated parking stall, and adjacent outdoor storage. The location benefits from strong pedestrian traffic, nearby tourism activity, and excellent visibility within a walkable community-oriented commercial area.
Support & Training
Committed to supporting a smooth transition and open to providing training and post-sale assistance as appropriate.
Expansion Potential
Growth opportunities include enhanced social media and local marketing efforts, expanded seasonal offerings, improved merchandising, stronger use of outdoor seating, and continued optimization of peak-season operations and tourist traffic.
Size In Square Feet
570
Reason for Selling
Owners are transitioning toward other family and lifestyle opportunities.
Financials
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