White Rock

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Ten Cool Things To Do This Week in BC! August 9 to 15

Monday, August 9th, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon

From White Rock to Whytecliff Park in West Vancouver, up to Kelowna and Osoyoos and further north to the lake region of the Cariboo, Chilcotin, Coast and Northern BC regions…hit the beaches around BC!

Chef Eric Pateman of Edible BC Shares Spot Prawn Recipe

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon

I’ve had the great fortune to get to know the always wonderful, Chef Eric Pateman of Edible BC quite well over the past few years.  His energy and passion for food and a healthy lifestyle are infectious!
If you haven’t been to his retail store on Granville Island, be sure to put it on the list [...]

Painting is his ultimate passion

Friday, May 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

Ron Hedrick, cover artist for this year’s Discover The Peninsula, doesn’t doubt he made the right choice when he decided to pursue art as his career.

“I’ve got to be one of the luckiest guys in the w

Set your sights on sports

Friday, May 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

Nick Greenizan

Sports Reporter

For sports fans who’d much rather watch than play, the Peninsula offers a slew of options this summer, so pull up a lawnchair or a patch of grass, and soak up some su

Golf, skating and hiking, oh my!

Friday, May 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

Getting out of the house and getting active has never been easier for White Rock and South Surrey residents – and there are plenty of activities to keep you busy this spring and summer.

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The perfect spot to tie the knot

Friday, May 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

From beautiful sandy beaches and spectacular sunsets to the slew of charming seaside boutiques and restaurants, it’s no wonder millions of couples flock to the Peninsula to tie the knot.

Whether you

Eat, drink and be merry

Friday, May 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

It’s not just the sandy beaches, one-of-a-kind boutiques or million-dollar ocean view that makes White Rock and South Surrey a popular destination point for tourists and locals alike.

Foodies from al

Discover a city steeped with history

Friday, May 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

Take a walk through history by visiting the White Rock Museum & Archives, conveniently located at 14970 Marine Drive, next to the beachfront promenade.

Now one of the last remaining historical buildi

Stay cool at your local pool

Friday, May 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

From east to west, the Peninsula boasts some of the best beaches and public pools to take a dip.

As soon as the weather turns warmer, both White Rock and Crescent Beach become popular hot spots to be

Farm Fresh

Friday, May 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

For delicious, freshly-baked bread, local produce and unique hand-crafted goods made by local artisans, the Farmers’ Market is your one-stop shop this summer.

Not only is the Sunday market among the