Staying in town this weekend but want those long weekend vibes? Or maybe you’re visiting from out of town and looking for a seaside escape? White Rock has got you covered! Here are our top picks of things to do in White Rock this May long weekend to give you those relaxing vacation vibes.
Stroll the Promenade
At almost 3 kilometres (1.3 miles), White Rock’s promenade runs almost the entire length of the beach and provides lots of ways to get to the beach and attractions. Take your time and stroll from one end to the other, making sure to stop and check out the Grand Chief Bernard Charles Memorial Plaza which speaks to the community’s strong ties to the Semiahmoo First Nation.
Walk the Pier
White Rock’s historic pier is 104 years old and stretches about 470m (1542 ft) into Semiahmoo Bay. Walk to the end to check out the crabbing action and bask in the impressive views of the coastal mountains and the San Juan Islands. Take an after-dinner stroll to see breathtaking sunsets and feel the ocean’s warm breeze.
Build a sandcastle
Grab your kids, a sand bucket and pail and head to the beach! When the tide goes out, White Rock’s beaches (East and West) transform into a magical place to explore tide pools and build an epic sand kingdom!
Go on a picnic
On Sunday, go to the White Rock Farmers Market and pack a picnic lunch of yummy, local foods, like bread, honey, spreads, cheese, fruit & chocolate. Take your basket of goodies down to the beach, or to the park and enjoy the sunshine.
Go on a mural scavenger hunt
You can find artwork, waiting to be discovered, around almost every corner of White Rock! Check out our blog post about White Rock’s murals and see how many of them you can find.
Taste a flight of craft beer
With 3 craft breweries, there has never been a better time to be a beer drinker in White Rock! After a day exploring the beach and the shops, head into White Rock Beach Beer Company, 3 Dogs Brewing, or Galaxie Craft Brewhouse‘s uptown and beachside locations, for an evening of great conversation, laughs and, of course, awesome beer.
Watch the sunset
There is something special about watching the sunset in White Rock. The sun sets to meet the horizon, the sky blazes with spectacular colours and lucky White Rock residents (and visitors) sit back and marvel at the spectacle! Best spots? The promenade, the pier, with a glass of wine on a patio, or on a sunset cruise.
Visit a Museum
Visit Shenanigans! Celebrating 80 years of the White Rock Players’ Club, the current exhibit at the White Rock Museum & Archives. Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the White Rock Players’ Club, one of Canada’s oldest amateur theatre groups, the exhibit features costumes, props, and set pieces from past productions, as well as music and videos showcasing the history of the world-famous White Rock Players. Formed in 1944, they are still going strong. Their award-winning annual productions, including their famous Christmas season pantomimes, have been a continuous source of entertainment and enjoyment for decades. (14970 Marine Drive)
Eat ice cream!
Is there anything better than ice cream at the beach? We don’t think so, and luckily White Rock has a pretty great selection of ice cream & gelato shops to choose from. And the decisions don’t stop there. Which of the dozens of flavours will you choose? Cup or cone (or double cone)? Ice cream or gelato?
And there’s so much more! Pick up a souvenir at one of the charming, local shops. Enjoy dinner and live music. Go crabbing. Dance to a busker. Climb the White Rock.
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