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City in British Columbia, Canada
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White Rock is a small community in Vancouver's southern suburbs surrounded on three sides by the city of Surrey, and to the south by the waters of Boundary Bay. The city is named for the 400-ton white rock that sits on the beach in the town centre. Its beach has long made it a weekend getaway for Vancouverites. Areas immediately adjacent, and as far west as Crescent Beach are sometimes incorrect referred to as being within White Rock, but are actually in South Surrey.
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The town's namesake is on the beach near the White Rock Pier. The rock was named for the large quantity of bird guano that covered it, but today is kept white by regular coats of white paint.
A small museum in the old train station. It has displays on the city's history and a re-creation of the station's office.
A sandy beach, especially toward low tide. The big white rock, that gives the community its name, is on the beach near the pier on Semiahmoo Bay between Blaine in Washington State and White Rock. Nineteenth-century sailors used this rock as a beacon. The White Rock is visible while entering customs coming into Canada from across the bay. Some people claim to have had luck on the lottery by rubbing their tickets on the 486-tonne boulder resting on the beach. White Rock Beach is the waterfront area of the City of White Rock in the southwest corner of the lower mainland of British Columbia, bordering Washington State.
A pier that juts out nearly 500 meters from the shore. It is a popular place for a walk. During the summer some locals jump off the end of the pier, although this practice is discouraged and diving can be dangerous.
White Rock, South Surrey, and wildlife of Canada postcards and greeting cards.
Highly regarded for delicious and authentic gelato in a wide range of flavours. Cash only.
On the beach for over 30 years, the euro-inspired cuisine features local ingredients and creative wine and beer pairings. Minimal vegetarian and gluten free options.
The upstairs dining room overlooks the bay. The seafood and gastropub fare is skillfully done and well served. Plentiful vegetarian options. Live music, W-Sa, is invigorating or a din, depending on your taste.
Sichuan, Shanghai, and Peking cuisine. Group menu available.
A variety of chicken, pork, seafood and vegetarian Thai dishes.
Szechuan, Malaysian, and Indonesian cuisine. Takeout available.
An unassuming but highly-regarded sushi restaurant. In addition to the usual sashimi, nigiri, maki, and appetisers, they offer "aburi" (flame-seared) sushi and "wagyu" (Japanese beef).
Across the street from a beach.
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Most parking in White Rock is pay parking.75 per hour in high season). The new pay-by-space system makes buying or adding time simple.
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Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets.
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