White Rock

Photo Credit: Day Trips Canada

White Rock is a small city that borders Semiahmoo Bay in British Columbia. Surrounded on all four sides by Surrey, White Rock has a Florida/California oceanside beach town look and feel. On one side of it's main street lies the water and on the other lies bright unique homes, restaurants, and small shops.

The climate is moderate and White Rock is often bright and sunny, while the rest of the Lower Mainland is covered by cloud. For this reason it's beach is very popular among locals looking to take in a little sun.

White Rock is named after a large white boulder found on its beach near the promenade. A glacial erratic that migrated south during the last glaciation, this granite boulder weights over 486-ton and stands as a landmark for White Rock.

Visitors to White Rock can enjoy the day strolling along the main strip looking at the multi-million dollar homes that overlook the beach. Have lunch at one of the variety of patio restaurants (many specializing in fresh seafood) that line the boardwalk. After lunch, take in some sun on the beach or take a swim in the warm shallow water. Don't forget to take a walk along the world famous deep-water pier which often offers close up encounters with starfish, sea otters, sea lions and seals.