GREETINGS! Each year the City of White Rock welcomes guests from all across Canada, and indeed, the world. White Rock offers something for everyone. You can bundle up and enjoy a quiet stroll along our famous waterfront and historic pier, or escape from the cold and pamper yourself at one of White Rock's luxurious day spas. If you're passionate about shopping, I'd like to remind you that White Rock is a unique destination shopping area. Come spend time browsing through our one-of-a-kind art galleries, gift & specialty stores. A trip to White Rock would not be complete without a meal at one of our many upscale cafes and restaurants. Eating dinner by candlelight, while watching the sunset over the water is one of my favourite ways to end the day. This winter, I would personally like to invite you to join us for the day and take advantage of our free waterfront parking from Monday to Thursdays now thru February 28, 2010. To learn more about what is happening in our community, I encourage you to visit the City's website at www.city.whiterock.bc.ca Looking forward to seeing you soon! Mayor Catherine Ferguson City of White Rock
Address:  15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock
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Come to a free BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation Mature Driver's Workshop. You’ll learn about the changes that occur as we age and can interfere with our ability to drive safely plus you'll review your own driving and learn practical tips. For more information or to enroll call White Rock Leisure Services at 604-541-2231. Upcoming dates: April 16th - Friday 09:30 - 11:30 am; May 20th - Thursday 09:30 - 11:30 am; June 14th - Monday 09:30 - 11:30 am

Address:  15154 Russell Avenue, White Rock

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The White Rock Museum + Archives offer FREE heritage walking tours daily. They are a short jaunt through White Rock history - stroll along the beach, see the sights and learn about White Rock's past and present. Tours meet outside the Museum Gift Shop and range from 15-30 minutes. Call for times or to book your group 604-541-2222 Tours are free of charge.
Address:  14970 Marine Drive, White Rock
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Blue Frog Studios is located in the heart of White Rock, a quaint artsy beachside community located just south of Vancouver, BC. This world-class studio boasts 5000 sq. ft. and is known for its amazing acoustics and creative, relaxing atmosphere. One of the largest and best sounding rooms on the west Coast with a 34 ft wide stage that can easily accommodate every project from a solo artist to a 60-piece symphony orchestra. The studio was meticulously designed by David Hayes and the greatly missed legendary technical guru, John Vrtacic. It is fully equipped with an array of analog and digital gear including Pro Tools HD system. The Canada-US border crossing is a 5-minute drive and the Vancouver international airport is a convenient 25 minutes away. Just a short stroll to the Pacific Ocean and many renowned restaurants along the waterfront. Spectacular sunsets or refreshing walks on the pier can be a part of any day. In addition to superlative recording, Blue Frog Studios is available for: Video and Film location shoots Music Videos Intimate Concerts I-Concerts (video streaming) Seminars, Meetings and Receptions Band/Fashion Photo Shoots Instructional Videos, Web Training Special Events (use your imagination!)
Address:  1328 Johnston Road, White Rock
604-542-3055	Visit Website
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Since 1944, the White Rock Players Club has provided laughter, tears and thrills at the best community theatre in the White Rock / South Surrey area. The Club has owned and operated the White Rock Playhouse since 1960. The Club presents six productions per year, including our popular almost-traditional Christmas Pantomime. We generally produce a mix of contemporary and traditional comedies, dramas and thrillers. As well as providing a venue for community actors, technical staff and volunteers, the 218 seat Playhouse is available for rental by artistic or business groups at very reasonable rates.
Address:  1532 Johnston Road, White Rock
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White Rock is serviced by commuter buses that virtually connect White Rock with the farthest reaches of the Lower Mainland all for the cost of a one, two or three-zone fare. Once in White Rock, our Community Shuttles will transport you to popular parts of our city. These Shuttles run every half hour from Uptown White Rock to the Beach, to Ocean Park and through many White Rock neighbourhoods where you can jump on board along their run. The transit service offered by TransLink as a whole covers 1800 square kilometres. Bus service is integrated with rapid transit, marine services and commuter rail, makes travel in the region easier for a growing number of customers. Service is provided seven days a week, 18-20 hours per day, on most routes. Major bus routes operate every 10 minutes or better in peak periods, with some as often as every 4 to 6 minutes. If you want to plan your trip, click on the link below or simply call the phone number and helpful live customer service help will make your connecting journey fast and convenient.
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Drive BC is the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation's new traveller information system, designed to help motorists plan their trips along the provincial highway network. Drive BC provides motorists timely road condition and incident information that is updated regularly as highway conditions change. Drive BC provides road condition and incident information collected by the government and road and bridge maintenance contractor staff responsible for maintaining the provincial highway network. Regularly updated information about provincial highway conditions is provided based on the conditions that maintenance contractor staff encounter while performing highway maintenance. It should be noted that severe weather, sudden temperature changes and snow or rainfall can cause road conditions to change rapidly. For this reason, the information provided on this site may not reflect changes that have taken place since the last update of the Drive BC web site. Neither the ministry nor its maintenance contractors are responsible for differences between current conditions and conditions noted at the time this information was entered. Drivers are reminded to exercise caution at all times.
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Northbound Douglas (Peace Arch) Border Crossing Border Camera and Pacific (Truck) Border Crossing wait-times and route information provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation.
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Southbound Douglas (Peace Arch) Border Crossing and Pacific (Truck) Border Crossing border cameras, wait-times and route information provided by the Province of British Columbia Ministry of Transportation.
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The Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is just 35 minutes (41km) from the City of White Rock. All major national and international airlines have regular flights arriving and departing from YVR. In 2005, Vancouver International Airport served a record 16.4 million passengers and handled 223,700 tonnes of cargo. Since 1992, when the Airport Authority assumed responsibility for the airport, passenger traffic has increased more than 65% from 9.9 million passengers and cargo has increased about 55% from 144,000 tonnes. In 2006, YVR expects to serve 16.9 million passengers and handle 235,000 tonnes of cargo. Taxi, bus and hotel shuttle service is available from YVR to White Rock. Connection arrangements can be made through your travel agent, the hotel or B&B you're staying with in White Rock or at select Arrivals concourse offices.
Address:  3211 Grant Mcconachie Way, Richmond
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Come spend a day and walk along the legendary White Rock waterfront! We have sizeable 8km (5 miles) of sandy beach as well as a 2.2km (1.2 miles) of bricked seawall promenade and our pedestrian Pier from which stroll, run or just rest and admire the view of magnificent Semiahmoo Bay. Our beach is great for skimboarding, swimming or just getting the sand and clean water of the Pacific Ocean in between your toes. Yes, we are named for our historic White Rock, the 441-tonne (486-ton) rock that rests of the shores of the beach, apparently left when glaciers receded thousands of years ago. Native legend holds that the white rock was hurled across the Strait of Georgia by the son of a Salish sea god in love with a Cowichan maiden. He declared, “Where this rock lands, there we will make our new home and establish our new tribe.” The White Rock, promenade, beach and Pier are free of charge and open all year round. Parking is available anywhere along the waterfront for $2 per hour.

Address:  15030 Marine Drive, White Rock

604-536-4958

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The White Rock Business Improvement Association is a not-for-profit business enhancement collective of retail, service and commercial property owners within the defined White Rock business improvement areas of Uptown, Five Corners, East Beach and West Beach. Governed by a voluntary board of directors, the BIA was created in 2005 to promote, enhance and champion a vibrant White Rock business community. At present, the BIA represents more than 450 business members. The White Rock BIA can help your business grow and profit in White Rock. Please call our Executive Director anytime to find out how we can help you and your business today!
Address:  1524 Foster Street, White Rock
604-536-4958	Visit Website
info@whiterockbia.com
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