White Rock Tourist Attractions, Travel Links and Events

Exhibits

Live on the Drive Arts & Music Celebration
October 17 - 19, 2008
Marine Drive
http://www.stayplaywhiterock.com

Check out the BIA website for more information.

Family Events

6th Annual Cloverdale Blueberry Festival & Old Car Jamboree
TBA AUGUST 2008
Cloverdale, BC
http://www.itsmysite.com/cgi-bin/itsmy/go.exe?page=19&domain=1&webdir=cloverdale

The Best Ways to Beat the Summer Blues is by eating them! Learn more about the wonderful Blueberry, why it’s so versatile, tasty and good for you.

Blueberry Exhibits, taste testing, recipes, contests and much more.

Presented by the BC Blueberry Council (www.bcblueberry.com)

Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair
May 2008
Cloverdale, BC
http://www.cloverdalerodeo.com

The annual Cloverdale Rodeo and Exhibition only a 20 minute drive from the Hotel to the fairgrounds.

Canada Day Celebration
July 1, 2008
White Rock Beach

The City of White Rock is hosting a Canada Day Birthday Extravaganza on the waterfront. It will be an outstanding fun filled family day that you will not want to miss.

White Rock Festival of the Sea
BC Day Long Weekend, August, 2008
White Rock, BC
http://www.festivalwhiterock.com

The 2008 Spirit of the Sea Festival, a weekend of family oriented activities in White Rock, British Columbia. Highlights include a family beach party with continuous music, the crowning of Miss White Rock and a torch-light parade passing directly in front of the Ocean Promenade Hotel.
Some of the activities include live seaside music, beach bocce tournament and skimboarding competitions.

Abbotsford International Airshow
August 8, 9 & thth, 2008
Abbotsford Airport
http://www.abbotsfordairshow.com/

Canada's National Airshow featuring displays, tours, and aerial performances by civilian and military aircraft culminating with the world famous Canadian Airforce Snowbirds make this an event to mark on your calendar.

12th Annual Fort Langley Cranberry Festival
October 2008
Fort Langley, BC
http://www.fortlangley.com

A full day of fun in and around the historic village of Fort Langley. Only a 35 minute drive from the Ocean Promenade Hotel, this a great day to celebrate the Cranberry.

Canada Day Pancake Breakfast
Tuesday July 1, 2008
Central Plaza - Johnston and Northbluff
http://www.stayplaywhiterock.com

Join the White Rock BIA for a Canada Day Pancake Breakfast from 9am until 11:30 am at Central Plaza. Watch for coupons in the local papers.

Five Corners Block Partyw/ Tour de White Rock
Saturday July 12
Five Corners
http://www.stayplaywhiterock.com

A fun and free street party with entertainment is followed by the world acclaimed Tour de White Rock cycling race.

British Invasion Uptown Block Party
Saturday Sept. 13th
Uptown White Rock
http://www.stayplaywhiterock.com

Join the BIA and the Uptown merchants for numerous muscical acts, demos and a midway.

West Beach Pumpkin Festival
Saturday October 25th
West Beach on Marine Drive
http://www.stayplaywhiterock.com

Join the West Beach Merchants for contests and draws. Entertainment all day long. Fun all day long. Pick a pumpkin.

Street of Treats, Tricks or Treating
Friday October 31
Streets of White Rock
http://www.stayplaywhiterock.com

Calling all little ghosts and goblins - come visit the White Rock BIA participating merchants to show off your tricks or treats.

Horse and Carriage Rides
Saturday December 20
4 Locations: Uptown, 5 Corners, East Beach & West Beach
http://www.stayplaywhiterock.com

The BIA and the merchants offer gate crashing special and carriage rides at 4 locations throughout the day from 9am to 9 pm. Starting Uptown and ending at West Beach, entertainment all day. Free rides, santa hats and song books will be given away.

Film

Great Outdoors Film Festival 1 of 5
Friday July 4, 2008 at dusk
TBA
http://www.stayplaywhiterock.com

Join us for Free Outdoor Movies at various locations in White Rock.
Bring your lawnchairs and blankets. Movies start at dusk.

Great Outdoors Film Festival #2 on Friday July 12th.

Great Outdoors Film Festival #3 on July 18th.

Great Outdoors Film Festival #4 on Friday August 15th.

Great Outdoors Film Festival #5 on August 29th.

Other

East Beach Farmers Market
Thursdays East Beach 10-1 pm
East Beach Marine Drive between Finlay & Ash
http://www.stayplaywhiterock.com

A quaint farmers' market located on Marine Drive at the East Beach featuring fruit, vegatables, grains and special organic goods.

Sporting

Canada Cup International Fastpitch Tournament
JUly 12-20, 2008
Softball City, South Surrey, BC
http://www.canadacup.com

Come and witness some of the best international softball competition in the world. The 13th Annual Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament expects up to 70 teams to compete in the main and futures tournament.

Theatre

White Rock Players
TBA
Coast Capital Playhouse
http://www.whiterockplayers.ca/

Since 1944, the White Rock Players Club has provided laughter, tears and thrills at the best community theatre in the White Rock / South Surrey area. The Club has owned and operated the White Rock Playhouse since 1960. See "Contact & Find Us" for contact details; "This Season" for current productions; "Box Office" for ticket prices, and a seating plan; "History" for a short history of the Club and the Playhouse; "Past Shows" for the extensive list of past productions; "Reno & Fundraising" for details about our exciting renovation project and our ongoing fundraising projects; "Rentals" for details of renting the Coast Capital Playhouse; and "News" for general news and audition notices. For general information about White Rock, including our many fine dining and recreational options, try www.whiterockonline.com .