Similar to previous years, this free event will be featuring a number of national touring acts, beloved local artists, and great tribute bands. Last year, the popular event drew nearly 30,000 people from across Metro Vancouver.

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Concerts at the Pier

This year, guests can expect a lineup of 5 shows.

They will be taking place on select Thursday nights between July and August at both East Beach and West Beach.

Concerts at the Pier Headliners 2024

• July 4: 54-40 with opening act Nadine States with Rob Montgomery (East Beach)
• July 11: Crystal Shawanda with opening act Ayotte Paxton (West Beach)
• July 25: Arrival & Gaslighter, tributes to ABBA and The Chicks (East Beach)
• August 22: Barney Bentall & The Legendary Hearts with opening act Star Captain Trio (East Beach)
• August 29: Night Moves and Dead Man’s Town, tributes to Bob Seger and Bruce Springsteen (West Beach)

 

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Event Details

When: July 4, 11, 25 & August 22, 29. Every concert night will operate with the same schedule:

• Opening act: 7pm
• Headliner act: 8:30pm
• Concert ends: 10pm

Guests are encouraged to arrive an hour early to secure seating. Personal law chairs are also welcome.

Where: East Beach, 15320 Marine Drive at Cypress Street & West Beach, 15300 Marine Drive, White Rock

Cost: Free

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We are happy to announce Express Auto Wash King George’s inaugural 2023 Grand Splash Fundraiser is for the Surrey Christmas Bureau, as our introduction to the South Surrey and White Rock communities.

The purpose of the Express Auto Wash Grand Splash Fundraiser is to raise money for the Surrey Christmas Bureau (SCB) as they work to help low-income families by providing toys, stocking stuffers and grocery cards, making a world of difference for families by creating a memorable holiday experience for their children.

Help the Surrey / White Rock Communities with an Environment Friendly Car Wash by Donation to the Surrey Christmas Bureau!

From Saturday, December 2nd to Sunday December 10th, 2023, 8 am to 8 pm Express Auto Wash on King George Blvd is offering FREE Platinum-level car washes in exchange for a donation to Surrey Christmas Bureau.

100% of any contribution made during the Grand Splash Fundraiser goes a long way to helping the Surrey Christmas Bureau with its ongoing services. What a great way to give back to your community, by lending a hand to families in need.

Stop by rain or shine! If it rains, a bonus of Ceramic Rain Repel will be added to your wash.

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Autumn weather is a perfect time for this. As the weather gets cooler and the sun sets a bit earlier, Metro Vancouver is beautiful surrounded by fall colours. So why not plan a date night that ends with a romantic walk?

Luckily for us, there are plenty of places to enjoy a date (and the scenery) at one of these seaside walks in Metro Vancouver.

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Romantic Seaside Walks in Metro Vancouver

Jericho Beach Pier, Vancouver

 

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Discover this gem just west of Kitsilano. The beach and pier is a wonderful place to take a leisurely walk side-by-side with your significant other. Plus, it’s easily one of Vancouver’s most beautiful seaside locations, with absolutely stunning views of the city.

Location: 3941 Point Grey Road, Vancouver

Dundarave Seawall, West Vancouver

 

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Travel over the scenic Lions Gate Bridge to find this beautiful seawall walk in West Vancouver, that is much less crowded than the Stanley Park Seawall. It offers a paved pathway along the waterfront where visitors can enjoy the spectacular waterfront views.

Location: 25th Street, West Vancouver

The Shipyards, North Vancouver

 

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Find The Shipyards just east of Lonsdale Quay and the SeaBus terminal right on the North Shore waterfront. Lovebirds can take in sweeping views of the region here, as well as marvel at a series of public art pieces that are nestled throughout the district.

Location: 125 Victory Ship Way

White Rock Pier and Promenade, White Rock

 

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The iconic White Rock Pier and Promenade is a must-visit date spot anytime of the year. At 470-metres-long, the White Rock Pier is the longest pier in Canada. The promenade runs almost the entire length of the beach and offers a lot of ways to get to the beach and various attractions.

Location: 14970 Marine Drive, White Rock

Crescent Beach, Surrey

 

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This beloved beachside community in Surrey is the ultimate spot for a romantic date night out. Grab some ice cream and head for a scenic stroll along the gorgeous shoreline of Crescent Beach. It also has a sprawling pier and lush nature trails to explore.

Location: Beecher Street, Surrey

Rocky Point Park, Port Moody

 

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Rocky Point Park is Port Moody’s best-known park. It’s a popular spot where couples can enjoy incredible views of the Burrard Inlet from the pier, or hike along the Shoreline Trail. The scenic trail offers waterfront views and it’s dog friendly (as long as they’re on a leash).

Location: 2800 Murray Street, Port Moody

Garry Point Park, Richmond

 

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Head out to Richmond to find this pristine park near the historic Steveston Village. The large waterfront park offers spectacular views across the Salish Sea and beyond to Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. It’s also one of the most popular spots to catch the sunset in Richmond.

Location: 12011 7th Avenue, Richmond

For more beautiful places to explore in Metro Vancouver, check out our Travel & Outdoors section.

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These awe-inspiring images transport us back to the era when the beach used to host annual sandcastle competitions in the 70s and 80s.

For those who are unfamiliar with that time, these snapshots offer a glimpse into the cherished traditions and rich history of our beloved beachside community.

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White Rock Sandcastle Competition

According to White Rock Museum & Archives, the competition was held every summer from 1979 to 1987.

During the competition, teams were given four hours during low tide to craft the most impressive sand sculptures on the beach. Upwards of 100,000 people would gather annually at Semiahmoo Bay to attend the competition.

The event was free for spectators and as it grew in popularity, the festival became a local and international phenomenon.

Unfortunately, it was eventually cancelled due to apparent “rowdyism.” And today, the sandcastle competition only lives on in the minds of those who experienced it.

Efforts have been made to revive the competition, with smaller versions being held in 2008 and 2012.

However, in recent years, there have been concerns raised against its return. These concerns revolve around potential negative impacts on the beach’s ecosystem and the challenges of managing crowds in the area.

Take a look back

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A local woman was out paddle boarding at East Beach by White Rock Pier when she got the shock of her life by finding what appeared to be a shark in the waters.

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Local spots a shark in the waters by White Rock Pier

Local resident Shannon Sayers shared a fascinating (and terrifying) story with 604 Now about her close encounter with a shark last week.

Sayers was paddling at East Beach while on her way home when she noticed in the distance what she thought was a seal floating on its back.

As she got closer, she nearly fell off her board when she realized it was a shark about 6 to 8 feet long with 6 gills.

The shark however, appeared to be dead.

The initial shock caused her to accidentally hit her shin on the back of her paddleboard. She now humorously calls it her ‘shark bite’ and a way to remember the surprise.

Responses to the post

Sayers also shared her story on Facebook, and people were less than excited about the event, with various levels of disbelief.

“Ok that totally freaks me out to go swimming at the beach! Eeeeeek! I didn’t know we had sharks of any kind – thought our part of the Pacific wasn’t warm enough!”

“Oh that’s a big fat NO!”

“I’m never going swimming in the ocean again ….”

“straight out of my nightmares lol”

Another local, Sarah Beatty Hippern, captured photos of the same shark washed ashore later that day.

Although not confirmed, many believe that this is a sixgill shark, as numerous have been spotted all over the B.C. Gulf Islands this spring.

While sixgill sharks are frequently encountered in British Columbia, their usual habitat is found at depths of up to 1.5 kilometers off the western shores of Vancouver Island.

It was also indicated that the marine conservation team arrived later that day and was able to successfully retrieve the shark’s body from the waters. The incident reminds us of when a group of sharks was spotted swimming near Stanley Park.

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Similar to previous years, this free event will be featuring a number of national touring acts, beloved local artists, and great tribute bands.

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The TD Concerts at the Pier

This year, guests can expect a lineup of 5 shows. They will be taking place every Thursday night from July 6 to August 24, 2023. at both East Beach and West Beach, as well as Five Corners.

Alex Nixon, the White Rock BIA Executive Director claims “the lineup for this year’s series is the best one yet! With national touring superstars, beloved local artists, and top-notch tribute acts, there’s something for everyone.”

Concerts at the Pier Headliners

• July 6 (West beach): Headliner – Lee Aaron | Opening Act – Caroline Christie
• July 13 (West Beach): Headliner – The Matinee | Opening Act -Tom & Kalissa Landa
• July 20 (East Beach): Headliner – Men Without Hats | Opening Act: Ben Dunnill Band
• August 17 (Memorial Park): Headliner – Jake and Elwood’s Blues Brothers Revue | Opening Act – Speakeasy Trio
• August 24 (East Beach): Headliner – Colin James | Opening Act – Brandon Isaak

 

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Every concert night will operate with the same schedule:

• Opening act: 7pm
• Headliner act: 8:30pm
• Concert ends: 10pm

Guests are encouraged to arrive an hour early to secure seating. Personal law chairs are also welcome.

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Winter Parking

The City is defending its decision to help reduce an anticipated 9.17% property tax increase in 2023.

Charging visitors to park during the winter will only make a slight difference, but “every little bit helps,” Mayor Megan Knight said during a recent finance meeting.

White Rock BIA

The White Rock BIA has taken a public stance against the decision, and also shared a letter addressed to the mayor and council. They also took to social media to share the following message:

We were very disappointed to hear the City of White Rock’s decision to end free waterfront parking on weekdays from November to January.

While we appreciate that the City of White Rock has limited avenues to raise revenues, we believe that there are better ways to earn what is, compared to their budget and the parking revenue in the summer months, a small amount of revenue.

Pay parking is inherently a barrier to business. We believe that municipalities have an important role to play in economic development, and removing barriers to business is a crucial part of that role.

In their letter, they pointed out that based on past data, the city generated an average of  $183, 942 between November to January. By comparison, the city generated $497, 041, or $16,033 per day in the month of July.

Some of the comments on the post included current or potential business owners highlighting the issue with year-round paid parking.

“I had to turn down a nice space along the waterfront. Pay parking was a major concern. Speaking with some of the neighboring businesses, the consensus was that pay parking was an impediment to success on the beach.” said one user.

“This is disappointing and shortsighted. Everyone is hurting financially right now, cities and businesses but given the hardships Marine drive has faced over the last few years it finally was starting to feel like they were getting a chance to get back on their feet. New businesses were opening and here again council pulls the rug out from under them again. It must be so difficult for those small businesses to plan anything when every time there’s a new council something changes for them. To have to shift your business model every 4 years is unfair and impractical. There has to be another way to make up the shortfall” added another.

One of the commenters suggested a parking pass for local residents:

“They should offer the annual parking passes for South Surrey residents. It would bring in additional revenue and also encourage locals to visit white rock beach and the businesses there more often.”

At the regular council meeting on March 27, White Rock council approved the first readings of a bylaw amendment that proposes an increase in parking fees at the waterfront and the elimination of free winter parking and the shoulder season between winter and summer months.

The Finance and Audit Committee discussed and voted on the measure during that afternoon’s meeting. For the amendment to become law, a subsequent final reading will be required.

Do you think White Rock should end free winter parking? Let us know in the comments below.

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And one of the most exciting things to do there was check out the giant White Rock on the shores of Semiahmoo Bay, which of course is how the city got its name.

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But you may have noticed over the years that the iconic White Rock is not quite as big as it seemed when you’re younger. While a lot of things often seem bigger when you’re a kid, this one actually has some truth to it.

According to the White Rock Sun, the boulder is slowly disappearing into the ground. It has sunk approximately 4 feet over the last 115 years.

More about the white rock

The large boulder that sits on the beach near the promenade is a 486 tonne granite stone. It was reportedly brought to shore by a breakaway piece of glacier many years ago.

According to local legend, the rock was named after a white rock that was used by the Semiahmoo First Nations people as a landmark for navigating the waters of Boundary Bay. The rock was also said to have served as a meeting place for the Semiahmoo people and early European settlers.

Ever since then, it’s become a popular fixture in the region. And hopefully, it will be around for many more years to come.

Today, the White Rock is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Visitors can walk along the promenade and admire the stunning views of the rock and the ocean, or take a stroll on the beach and get up close and personal with the rock itself.

You can learn more about the city of White Rock by reading it’s history here.

 

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The latest update, though, has the Pink Palace listed for sale as a ‘rare and exclusive opportunity’.

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Pink Palace Surrey on Sale

The 4.80-acre site located at 1160 King George Blvd, Surrey, is currently being listed on Colliers for an undisclosed amount.

The location is described as a rare opportunity to acquire and redevelop the site formerly known as the Pacific Inn Resort and Conference Centre situated in South Surrey.

The listing states that future owners will have the chance to make much-needed modifications to the building before reintroducing it to visitors.

The property is located in a popular spot, with direct access to the US Border by two land crossings as well as being within a short drive of all major cities within the Lower Mainland.

Property Features

• At 4.80 Acres, the property provides scale for a future mixed-use development.
• Potential to renovate the current structure to a branded Hotel and Conference Centre in an underserved market.
• The property has direct exposure to King George Boulevard and Highway 99, major connecting routes in the city.
• Located in an amenity rich area with some of the city’s best restaurants, cafes, and shopping centres.

The property is also described to have high ceilings, 420 parking stalls, and an airplane hangar-sized atrium. There are two kitchens, 150 hotel rooms, a pool, hot tub, restaurant, and bar.

Sale areas

• Site Area: 209,042 SF or 4.800 Acres
• Building Area: 136,411 SF

Take a look at the property

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