White Rock
White Rock your world!

Getting There: From the south: Take the first exit after customs. Turn left and follow the road to Marine Drive & the beach area.
From the north: Take the King Geo. Hwy exit, keep right, turn right on 152nd St. for the main shopping area.

White Rock is situated on the northeast side of Semiahmoo Bay and it’s the first stop coming north after crossing the international border. It is named after the nearly 500-ton boulder that sits on the shore just south of the town’s famed pier.

Visitors are drawn first to the famous 1,500-foot long pier and the Marine Drive area. You’ll find families fishing for crab and couples taking romantic sunset walks as they look over the bay. Back on shore there are kilometers of broad sandy beaches for sunbathing, swimming, kayaking or windsurfing. A paved walkway runs alongside a seaside railroad and is a great place if you’re looking for a scenic run. Marine Drive itself is jammed with shops and great restaurants. Sidewalk dining and people watching is serious sport here. Even on inclement days, people sit outside under awnings, heated by patio heaters while enjoying the view and the food.

For serious shoppers, the uptown area is where you’ll find shopping centers, more restaurants and services of all kinds. If you like golf, you’ll love White Rock. There are 15 golf courses and five golf ranges within 20 minutes of downtown. Just to the north of town is the pleasant seaside community of Crescent Beach. Take some time to explore this quiet backwater situated next to the Nicomekl River.

Don’t miss:
• The Annual Spirit of the Sea Festival and Sandcastle contest August 1-4
• A walk on the famous White Rock pier

Events

July – August: On The Waterfront Concert Series. Boardwalk performances
July 1: Canada Day by the Bay
July 18 – 20: Tour de White Rock Bike and Road Race
August 2 & 3: Spirit of the Sea Festival & Torch