Shaughnessy is the wealthiest neighbourhood in Vancouver.  It was created by the Canadian Pacific Railway, who was once the largest real estate developer in Canada.  Shaughenssy is mainly residential with sprawling lots, mansions and upscale shopping.  It is bordered by 16th and 41st Avenues (N/S) and West Boulevard and Oak Street (E/W).
Schools  
Shaughnessy Elementary School 
4250 Marguerite Street
604.713.5500
Vancouver College 
5400 Cartier Street 
604.261.4285
Point Grey Secondary School
5350 East Blvd.
604.713.8974
 York House (Private Girl's School)
4176 Alexandra Street
604.736.6651
  

Others areas in the Vancouver Westside include:

Arbutus, Coal Harbour, Downtown, Dunbar, Fairview Slopes, False Creek, False Creek North, Kerrisdale, Kitsilano, MacKenzie Heights, Marpole, Mount Pleasant, Oakridge, Point Grey, Quilchena, S.W. Marine, Shaughnessy, South Cambie, South Granville, Southlands, University, West End, Yaletown