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Christmas is just around the corner and to celebrate we are putting together gift guides for you all month long! For this gift guide we are focusing on the bookworm in your life. Whether they constantly have a book in their hands or are trying to become more of a reader for their New Year’s Resolution, we have got you covered with great gift ideas from even better local businesses. Here is how to shop for all things reading in White Rock this holiday season. 

Autumn has quickly made its presence known in White Rock. From the trees changing into beautiful shades of gold and red, to a coolness in the air, it is officially time to bundle up and get excited for the holiday season. Halloween is fast approaching and while we might think of White Rock more in connection with beaches than with pumpkin patches, we still know how to celebrate the holiday in style with some great stores to help. Here are a few of our favourite tricks for how to prepare and…

White Rock might be better known for its ice cream or seafood (or other food groups more closely associated with living on a beach), but we have many other amazing culinary options to check out! Including some fantastic bakeries to fulfill all your delicious pastry desires. Whether you are stopping in for a morning coffee and a quick snack, buying loaves of bread for workday sandwiches, or grabbing a dozen cookies for an evening dinner party, bakeries have your back, so here are the ones to check out in White Rock!

The White Rock BIA is pleased to share our 2021 Annual Report, covering the Fiscal Year of April 1 2020 to March 31 2021. In this report, we have included our most important activities and promotions, highlighted some of our successes, and analysed ways that we can continue to adapt to the unexpected changes brought about the pandemic - and to help our members do the same.

The final days of summer are upon us: kids are getting ready to go back to school, leaves are changing, and soon we’ll get to enjoy another cozy White Rock autumn. There’s still time to get through your summer to-do list though! With a ton of activities and good food, White Rock is the perfect spot to create some final summer 2021 memories. Here are a few suggestions on what to do:

White Rock is known for picturesque ocean views, seaside fish and chips, and the longest pier in Canada, but what you may not know is that there is an abundance of beautiful parks located right in the city. So today, we are going to jump into some of the best parks in White Rock.

There is just something about the beach and ice cream that pairs so perfectly together. So, it's no surprise that White Rock has its fair share of some amazing ice cream places all over including in East Beach. Although further down and away from the action around the pier, East Beach still offers the same seaside atmosphere in a more laid back style, meaning fewer lines and more ice cream to choose from. Here are some of our favourite ice cream shops in East Beach!

White Rock is renowned for great dining- including delicious fish & chips. What’s a day by the sea without fish and chips? Today we are going to dive into some of the best fish and chips spots on East Beach. On the more laid-back side of White Rock, East Beach is further down from the bustling action at the pier and is perfect if you are looking for a more relaxed time enjoying the surf. Here are some of the best fish and chips spots to check out on East Beach:…

White Rock is filled with picturesque views, from the tranquil ocean to charming storefronts, creating plenty of opportunities to take pictures worthy to go up on your Instagram. Whether you’re exploring the city for the day, or have been a local for years, this fun video with the White Rock BIA’s own Emma Simons will show you around and give you some tips on enjoying the most Instagrammable spots in White Rock! There are wonderful photo locations all over town - sea views, murals, and of course Canada's longest pier -…

With the weather getting warmer and the days getting longer, we get to once again enjoy one of the best parts of summertime: relaxing on a patio, gorging on delicious food, and catching up with friends and family. We have missed summer, and no one does patios quite like White Rock.