White Rock Boasting more sunshine this summer!

May 24
19:05

2017

Joel Castro

Joel Castro

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White Rock is an ideal place to relax and explore on the waterfront alongside the ocean-side attractions for this upcoming summer time. During the early 1900’s cottage community along the shores of Semiahmoo Bay was popular for the Vancouverites finding a perfect get away from the city during summer.

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After hundred years and counting,White Rock Boasting more sunshine this summer! Articles still, visitors gather to White Rock to have fun with the fresh sea air, have a picnic on the beach, go for some strolling, fly a kite, catch crabs off the pier, build sand castles and wade in the water. Of course, stare openly at the big White Rock. Be able to enjoy these activities during summer if you book your stay ahead of time at Peace Arch Inn, White Rock Hotels,  Hotels white rock

Ever wondered what the legend of the white rock is? It started when the son of a sea god fell in love with an Indian princess from the Cowichan Tribes. Because of the rejection by both families, a giant rock was picked up by the young sea god and said: “Wherever it lands, we will live.”He hurled the white rock 60 miles from the Vancouver Island to where it is now located on the beach in White Rock. The Semiahmoo tribe was formed when the couple followed the rock. Since then, the town surrounding the rock became known as White Rock. Situated here are White Rock Hotels/ Hotels white rock to choose from while checking on the White Rock.

You can also enjoy a walk along the pier built in 1914 with a breakwater at the end keeping safe the moored boats from large crashing waves when storms come. Spot starfishes on the breakwater or catch a partial view of the Peace Arch at the Canadian/U.S. border. You might even spot a whale breaching in the distance. Plenty of restaurant choices and canoe/kayak rental are also available while nestling at any Hotel South Surrey.

Interested in mesmerizing a passing train? Here at White Rock’s tracks give a good fodder for Trainspotting. In the 1970s, a passenger rail service between Vancouver and White Rock yet it was discontinued. If you spend an hour or two in the beach area, you will see one because there are about 10 to 15 trains traveling thru White Rock daily. Don’t be tempted though to walk along the tracks; it’s a private property owned by Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway because tragically claimed few lives over the years. Peace Arch Inn awaits you after mesmerizing a passing train.

Fond of marine wildlife murals? White Rock got one! A mural painted on the side of a building on the corner of Russell Avenue and Johnston Road called as The Grey Whale Family showing the passage of a mother and calf with a male escort as they swim through White Rock on their annual journey from Baja California to the Bering Sea. The fascinating mural of whales was painted by marine wildlife artist Wyland in 1984 setting out 100 murals of whales on walls across the world known as the Whaling Walls. Best Western Surrey is the best place.

Where to find vendors offering free samples of their tasty wares? Only here at White Rock farmer’s market. Situated in the Miramar Plaza off Russell Avenue, near 152nd Street near the Whaling Wall. It is open Sundays from 9 am to 1 pm late May until mid- October. There are more than 50 vendors set up to sell fresh vegetables and fruits, bread, cakes, pies, kettle corn, chocolates, cookies, soap, flowers, preserves and even crafts. Hotels white rock and Hotel South Surrey is the best place to stay when exploring the Farmer’s market at White Rock.

Enjoying the vinegar doused fish and chips while sitting on a log and having fun with the hot battered cod and hand cut fries while listening to the squawks of seagulls flying overhead and watching the waves lap against the shore. Don’t leave your meal unattended to check out a nearby seashell or else gulls will swoop in for the steal so keep an eye on those gulls! Where to find the best take- out fish and chip shops? At White Rock’s East Beach area usually with small indoor seating areas. Fish and chips take- out during your stay at White Rock Hotels or Hotels white rock. There are also a wide variety of restaurant choices on the West Beach from Canadian to Greek to Indian cuisine. Most of these restaurants have sidewalk tables for visitors who want to dine al fresco. It is one perfect place to have fun and enjoy dinner and watch the sun set into the ocean.

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