Besides the "White Rock" itself, the pier is the main feature in this seaside town. Situated almost midpoint along the waterfront promenade, walking out along the pier provides a view to Mt. Baker, a dormant volcano to the east, Birch Point and the US San Juan Islands to the south, the Canadian Gulf Islands and Point Roberts (a unique chunk of the USA, cut across by the 49th parallel and attached to Canada) as well as the view back to the beach and "hillside" of White Rock itself.For those who want to fish for crabs, good luck...because Semihamoo Bay is strip-mined by Canadian commercial crab fishermen. This is one of the most mis-managed fisheries in Canada. Those who pay for a sport-fishing licence for crab will most likely be disappointed at the lack of legal-sized crab.This leads to many folks taking under-sized crabs which makes the problem even worse.Luckily, even if you don't catch your lunch/dinner, there are many good choices of restaurants along the "strip" to satisfy your dining desires.Highly recommended are Dolce Gelato, Cosmos Greek and the Washington Avenue Grill.
I never go to marine drive in White Rock without walking to the end of the pier and back. I love looking out over the ocean towards the United States, watching kayakers and sail boats and just people watching. It is well maintained. There are places to sit along the way so you can rest or just stare out over the water and watch the sea gulls and enjoy the fresh ocean breeze. The pier is a must for visitors and regulars alike. Many people buy Fish and chips or ice cream from one of the many close by establishments and take them to the pier to eat or nearby and sit on one of the many benches.
There is a debate about it being the longest Pier. Lovely walk to the end and then have a beautiful view of the city of White Rock.
100 year old structure that goes far into the ocean. Nice place to look at sunsets and to watch families enjoying life.
It is nice to walk to the end of it, and see the various activities occurring such as crabbing, fishing and other. there are many benches to sit on to rest, during the walk up the pier. A place to reflect.
White Rock Pier is a locals favorite spot extends out maybe a block or two into the bay. at the end is a boat dock and marina. In the summer kids jump off the pier entertaining the walkers. Seals, star fish and small fish can be seen from the pier and check out the locals fishing for crab. Lit up at night for after dinner walks
White Rock's promenade and the walk to the end of the pier is always included in our visits to White Rock. The wooden plank pier is an enjoyable sroll and a great photo op for your out of town guests. Right next to the pier is the famous white rock itself. Head out to the end of the pier to watch people fishing, swimming and boating. Seastars and other wildlife are plentiful along the breakwater at the end of the pier too.
White Rock is a suburb of Vancouver Canada that shares a beach with the U.S. in northwesternmost Washington State. The beach is one of the sandiest on the northwest coast and the White Rock pier lets you walk out far enough to see the Peace Arch that marks the border between Canada and our friends across the border and the white rock that gives the town its name. The promenade along the beach leads to fabulous restaurants, shops and coffee/ice-cream stops as well as lots of grassy areas to have picnics. The view is spectacular - the cliffs, water, sky and snow on beautiful Mount Baker make for a fabulous backdrop to any chat while walking the pier. And its free!
Locals enjoy fishing off the pier and walking along it. Nice way to pass the time on a sunny day. Like it better in the late fall and winter when it is not as crowded. The only downside is that you cannot walk your dog here as it is against the city bylaws. We usually go for a walk after eating dinner along the waterfront. Nice and peaceful, except for the gulls.
White Rock is such a cute little town just inside BC. Must do's include visiting this pier so as you can look back on this quaint town.