| White Rock together with South Surrey, the | | | | southern Vancouver Island across the Georgia |
| southern part of the City of Surrey, is located on | | | | Strait is a common reason that some folks stroll |
| the Semiahmoo Peninsula overlooking Semiahmoo | | | | the entire length each day. Head out one way |
| Bay and surrounds the quaint seaside City on | | | | along the water and meander back along Marine |
| three sides.White Rock offers a destination for all | | | | Drive window shopping or stopping for coffee in |
| to enjoy. Just south of Vancouver and only five | | | | one of the many shops, restaurants and |
| minutes north of the US - Canada border, it is | | | | cafes.Marine Drive follows The Promenade |
| distinguished for its quaint B&Bs, galleries, | | | | through White Rock. With the ocean view on one |
| boutiques and fine waterfront dining with | | | | side, the other side of the Drive meanders |
| spectacular sunsets over the Georgia Strait.The | | | | through a busy section of the downtown with |
| City of Vancouver is a 30 to 60 minute freeway | | | | shops, galleries, restaurants and sidewalk cafes, all |
| drive north. The Canada - US Border is 5 minutes | | | | with oceanfront views. There are numerous |
| away to the south, with 2 crossings to choose | | | | B&B's in this area that also face the ocean. An |
| from Pacific, at BC Hwy 15 and Douglas at BC | | | | ample selection of hotels and motels can be found |
| hwy 99. Both crossings are located in Blaine, WA | | | | farther south between White Rock and the US |
| and are accessible from US I-5. Blaine is | | | | border.White Rock and the surrounding areas |
| approximately 1.5 hours north of the Greater | | | | offer some of the finest residential neighborhoods |
| Seattle area. The Vancouver International Airport | | | | in the Greater Vancouver area, including the |
| is only 20 minutes away.The sun smiles on the | | | | growing Morgan Creek area surrounding the |
| Semiahmoo Peninsula more hours than most | | | | Morgan Creek Golf Course (one of fifteen Golf |
| other Southern Coastal Communities. The | | | | Courses in the area). The Lifestyle is decidedly |
| average temperature during the summer months | | | | upmarket and real estate prices tend to be higher |
| is 23 degrees Celsius (76 degrees Fahrenheit) and | | | | than other areas of Surrey and other suburban |
| 6 degrees Celsius (42 F) during the winter | | | | parts of Greater Vancouver. It is within a |
| months. The fairest month is July with only 40 | | | | reasonable distance to commute to Downtown |
| mm (1.6") of rain on average.This makes the | | | | Vancouver and has become a popular area for |
| White Rock area the perfect place to enjoy | | | | corporate executives with offices in Vancouver, |
| swimming, golfing, kayaking, sailing, whale | | | | Richmond and Burnaby. It is far enough away |
| watching, biking, hiking or even just strolling. It's | | | | from the dense urban areas, yet close enough to |
| also home to tennis courts, lawn bowling, 2 ice | | | | be central to major corporate centers and still |
| arenas, many golf courses and the famous | | | | offer all the social and entertainment opportunities |
| International Women's Fast Pitch | | | | of a major North American venue.So, too, is it an |
| Tournament.While in the White Rock area you | | | | excellent place to retire. The year-round mild |
| should experience the many lush nature trails and | | | | climate has made White Rock and the |
| parks. Serpentine Fen, a bird sanctuary, as well as | | | | Semiahmoo Peninsula the choice for many senior |
| Crescent Beach are two great areas to see over | | | | Canadians. The City of White Rock, with its |
| 200 species of birds on their migration. There is | | | | spectacular ocean views and the City of Surrey |
| the Historical Stewart Farmhouse, a turn of the | | | | with quality new developments offer many |
| century museum, "Blackie Spit" and "1000 Steps" | | | | condominium home opportunities geared to the |
| are other must see attractions that give you a | | | | older generation who don't want to spend their |
| rustic feel.Stretching 1,559 feet into the ocean is | | | | time maintaining a house.If you are looking to build |
| the White Rock pier. It was first constructed in | | | | your dream home, you will find that White Rock |
| 1915 and officially re-opened in 1977. For a | | | | offers some of the highest quality builders in the |
| pleasant stroll along the wooden planked pier and | | | | Greater Vancouver district. There are many |
| watch the crab fisherman of all ages try their | | | | building lots available, ranging in size from a typical |
| luck. You can also visit the great white boulder for | | | | "city" lot to multi-acre estates or hobby farms. |
| which the city is named. Native legends claim the | | | | White Rock's quiet, safe neighborhoods will surely |
| son of a sea god tossed this 486.63-ton magical | | | | offer you the home you have been searching for, |
| rock across the seas to prove his strength and it | | | | whether its an ocean view no-hassle condominium, |
| was later used as a navigational beacon.The | | | | a large treed lot to raise your family, or anything |
| Promenade along White Rock's famous sandy | | | | in between.White Rock has something to offer |
| beach is always a pleasant place to stroll and visit. | | | | everyone with shopping, recreational facilities, just |
| Approximately 2.19 Km (1.36 miles) of level, | | | | ambling along the ocean front Promenade and fine |
| paved walkway, every inch with a spectacular | | | | dining. Whether for the day or for much longer, |
| Ocean Vista which can extend as far as the | | | | it's an excellent destination whether for the busy |
| Cascade Mountains in Washington State. A | | | | vacationer or for the weary traveler. |
| sweeping view of the Canadian Gulf Islands and | | | | |