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The Resort Town of White Rock

White Rock

White Rock is a pretty seaside resort town located less than an hour from downtown Vancouver. It’s close to the Peace Arch border crossing to the US.

 

White Rock, BC

White Rock is a very popular destination in the summer. It has beautiful coastline, beaches, pier and an array of trendy restaurants and cafes. If visiting White Rock, be sure to go for a walk along the waterfront. At over 1540 feet in length, it’s the longest pier in Canada.

In White Rock there is a small museum, and lots of places to stop for lunch, including Moby Dick, which is White Rock’s most famous restaurant for fish and chips. Moby Dick serves great fried food, and the atmosphere and decor of the place make it so popular.

 

Moby Dick Fish and Chips Restaurant
Moby Dick Seafood Restaurant

 

Best Times to Visit White Rock

White Rock can be a nice place to visit any time of the year, but it’s a seaside resort so obviously the prime time is in the summer and on sunny days.

Walks along the water are wonderful any day that it’s not raining. As expected, the beachfront is most popular when the sun is shining. During July and August especially, the place can get packed.

Another good time to visit White Rock is on Sundays when you can also check out the White Rock Farmers Market – a small weekly farmers market every Sunday (10 am to 2 pm) at Miramar Plaza at 15154 Russell Avenue between early May and late October.

Other best times to visit White Rock if you don’t mind the crowds are on sunny days in the summer (to enjoy the beautiful beach) or during a special event day in normal years.

 

White Rock Sunday Market
White Rock Farmers Market

 

White Rock Festivals and Events

Below is a list of the community’s main annual events.

 

The Pier at White Rock

 

Other Interesting Places to Visit

White Rock is one of several little villages we recommend as some of Vancouver’s Best Places.

If you like White Rock, other similar places you might enjoy include Horseshoe Bay (terminal for BC Ferries), Fort Langley (a historic site), Steveston Village (a historic fishing village in Richmond) and Deep Cove (a picturesque village on the North Shore).

 

Beach at White Rock
White Rock in early spring

 

Other Information

The City of White Rock and surrounding area is on the unceded traditional territories of the Semiahmoo First Nation who are members of the Coast Salish Peoples.

To learn more about the region see the City of White Rock‘s website. Nearby communities include Surrey and Crescent Beach.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTE: The seawall and pier at White Rock are both wheelchair accessible and on flat terrain (although not all the shops and restaurants are along the main waterfront commercial road).

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