How To Get Here

Located 45 km/30mi south of Vancouver, and only a two-hour drive north of Seattle, White Rock’s sunny disposition by the sea has made it a year-round vacation spot, especially for day-trippers. With the Canada/USA border only 10 minutes away, it’s also a popular destination for cross-border travellers, many of whom are attracted by White Rock’s picturesque charm and family appeal.

The waterfront has pay parking lots from 10 am to midnight- including the parkade on West Beach on Vidal Street, which has very affordable day rates. There is also pay parking at Centennial and Ruth Johnson Park, enforced 24 hrs/day. Uptown and Five Corners has free, time-restricted street parking. For more parking information, visit the City of White Rock’s website.

Once you’re here, the possibilities for fun things to do are endless! Here are a few helpful compilations of our local favs:

Things to Do in White Rock

Local Stories, Features, and Events

Driving

45 minutes from Vancouver, BC: Take Highway #99 south to Exit 8A, head South on 152nd Street past 16th Avenue to the Town Centre. 10 minutes from the USA: Douglas/Peace Arch Border Crossing: take exit 2A (8th Avenue) and go westbound five minutes along 8th Avenue to the Waterfront. 60 minutes from the Lower Mainland: Eastbound: take Highway #1 to the 152nd Street South Exit, head South on 152nd Street past 16th Avenue to the Town Centre. Westbound: take 176th Street South Exit, head south on 176 Street to 8th Avenue, right at 8th Avenue westbound five minutes to the Waterfront.
Public Transit

Take public transit and avoid bridge and tunnel traffic congestion. Take advantage of bike racks available on many Translink buses. Cycling is a great way to get around and explore our city. For further information on public transit routes and schedules, visit www.translink.ca or call 604-953-3333.
Rapid Transit

You can also get to White Rock from Vancouver / Richmond via Canada Line, a rapid transit line in the Metro Vancouver region that has bus connecting services to White Rock/South Surrey at the Bridgeport Station in Richmond.
International Travellers

White Rock is just across the border from Blaine, WA- an easy day trip for anyone living in Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, and King Counties! For international travellers further afield, you will want to fly into Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and either rent a car or take the Canada Line to Bridgeport Station, where you'll want to take the 351 bus to White Rock Centre.

Plan Your Visit

How To Get Here

Driving

Public Transit

Rapid Transit

International Travellers