Sunny White Rock / South Surrey is a beach-side community located just south of Vancouver BC and 1.5 miles north of the US / Canada border crossing on the Semiahmoo peninsula. White Rock has an area equal to two square miles and a population of 18,000.

The peninsula is renowned for it's sandy beaches, nature trails, golf courses, fine restaurants, coffee houses, pubs, art galleries, waterfront dining and spectacular sunsets. White Rock is an ideal location for retirees and young families.

The magnificent beach front, the large white rock on the beach, and the 1,500 ft. long pier are the most widely known landmarks of White Rock. The sheltered, shallow waters of the Semiahmoo Bay make the beach the warmest ocean beach in mainland British Columbia and ideal for swimming and wind-surfing. The warm tide pools make fantastic playgrounds in the summer.

White Rock's mild climate makes it a desirable spot to live. The sunny Semiahmoo Peninsula averages almost twice as much sunshine as communities on the North Shore. Average temperatures range from 43 to 74 degrees Fahrenheit (6 to 23 degrees Celsius), while the average annual rainfall is a low 41 inches.

It has a range of housing types, including single-family, executive homes, townhouses, condominiums and rental units. Many homes in the city boast spectacular ocean views. Both the waterfront and the town centre have mixed commercial and residential areas, ideal for shopping. working and living.

White Rock - South Surrey boasts a variety of activities. Picnic facilities, nature trails and tennis courts all encourage outdoor activities. Over the past five years White Rock city has completed a number of segments of a total walkway system which includes small park areas, and completion of the waterfront promenade several kilometres in length provides a year-round amenity for both residents and visitors.

Surrey,"The City of Parks" has more than 400 parks with a wide range of activities. Golfers will find Surrey’s world class golf courses a challenge all year round. South Surrey's golf courses and facilities are among the finest in the world.

In the White Rock - South Surrey area there are 16 Elementary schools, 3 High schools, 3 Private schools and various special needs classes. There are also 20 Church denominations represented in the area.

The peninsula offers a lifestyle that is influenced by the unique environment of its physical setting and is a wonderful place to live. Annual events include the Spirit of the Sea Festival, the Tour de White Rock, the Bay Run/Walk/Paddle, the Peace Arch News Sailpast, Winter Playland and Art Beat in the Park.