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