White Rock, BC

This exciting seaside community is clustered around eight kilometers of sandy beach and the warm shallow waters of Semiahmoo Bay invite visitors to spend time on long walks. The gentle winds and bright summer sunshine warms the heart and relaxes the mind. Stop on the public lawns that back the beach to enjoy a picnic or to enjoy the view. Many residents have considered this area the perfect retirement community with wonderful parks, ravine trails, neighboring golf-courses, gardens, library, convenient beach access, and village shops and galleries.

Population: 18,250

Highlights:
Heritage pier
Historical Train station
Promenade Park
Centennial Park
Ice arena
White Rock Museum & Archives

History:
The area is named after a giant white rock (486-tons) which sits in the bay. There are several First Nations legends which tell of its purpose as a travel marker or that it was the landing point of a young native chief and his bride.

Climate:
Summer average 23 degrees Celsius
Winter average 6 degrees Celsius

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