White Rock
A city that's always in season
It's a modern community of 18,500, but being nestled just far enough from the traffic and stress you'll find in Vancouver means White Rock, British Columbia is also a blissful residential retreat.
Tucked along the southern coastline of the BC Lower Mainland near the U.S Border, White Rock retains the culture and heritage of a small seaside city and typifies the relaxed West Coast lifestyle.
Looking to purchase real estate or build the home of your dreams? White Rock is called the most liveable city in Canada for plenty of reasons. The pace is relaxed. The climate is mild. And despite the popularity of this quaint resort community, White Rock has an impressive stock of properties for sale. View White Rock Real Estate Listings.
White Rock offers summer temperatures that are a balmy 22o C (72o F) to enjoy from the deck of your home or on its sweeping 8 km (5 mile) of sandy beach. The waterfront is a delightful mélange of restaurants, pubs, shops and terraced housing overlooking the gentle Pacific. The warm embrace of sunshine, the salty fresh scent of the sea and colorfully-painted beach-side businesses combine to give White Rock the leisurely feel of the Mediterranean.
You're never far from the artistic heartbeat in this city of vibrant colors and romance. When you live in White Rock, you can relax amid a palette of constantly changing ocean views and Pacific Northwest beauty. Many homes for sale in White Rock boast breathtaking sights of the Gulf Islands and snow-capped Mt. Baker across Semiahmoo Bay.
And downtown is just a short drive from anywhere in White Rock. At seaside, you can enjoy a casual stroll on the 4.5 km long red brick promenade that's always dressed in flowerbeds and lush plantings. The many eclectic art galleries along the promenade are perfect for browsing, and downtown White Rock is dotted with creative public art too. A life-size mural of migrating whales, for instance, dresses the Romich Centre on Johnston Road. Majestic totem poles carved by Coast Salish and Haida artists welcome visitors at the entrance of Lions Lookout Park at East Beach.
Or you can simply enjoy the ocean's sights and the all activity that comes with living beside the ocean. Like fishing or 'crabbing' from the 463 meter-long wooden White Rock Pier. Or exploring the soft sand and tidal pools with your children on East Beach. Or swimming in the protected breakwater on West Beach.
White Rock is a city for all ages. It's the perfect place to retire and be inspired. Thinking of relocating to White Rock? View White Rock Real Estate Listings.
Helpful White Rock links.
City of White Rock
You'll find all the facts and statistics you need to know if you're planning a move to this unique Oceanside community on the City of White Rock's website. » More information
Dining
Whether your looking for a romantic dinner, an outdoor café or a seaside bistro this website provides detail on all the trendy eateries that line the Marine Drive strip. » More information
History
Located in the historic White Rock Train Station building on the beach, the White Rock Museum and Archives also offers a virtual tour of the city's colorful past here. » More information
Live theatre
There's something for everyone performed in a variety of venues during the year. You'll find detail on the schedule of plays and musicals to enjoy at this website. » More information
Art Galleries and art schools
White Rock's seaside character and breathtaking scenery have made it a Mecca for artists. The city's thriving art scene is described here with detail on local galleries and showings among other art-related themes. » More information
Art festivals
White Rock's exuberant arts scene is showcased by the number of arts festivals held every year. One of the longest running, in its 33rd year in 2006, is the Arnold Mikelson Festival of the Arts. It is held over two weekends each July on the three-acre forest and gardens surround the Mind and Matter Gallery. » More information
Sports
Now an international race attracting over 150 high caliber cyclists from across Canada, the United States, and Europe, the Tour de White Rock has become an annual highlight for enthusiastic fans of pro cycling. » More information
