White Rock is located in the extreme southwest corner of the Lower Mainland
in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. (www.mapquest.com)
25 minutes to the Vancouver International Airport, a further 20 minutes to downtown Vancouver and 5 minutes from the U.S. Border
White Rock has a population of 18,000; South Surrey - 50,000 (Stats Canada)
The White Rock area equals 5 square miles, South Surrey is 43 square miles
White Rock's early beginning was as a holiday cottage resort area
The average summer temperature - 72F (22C); Winter - 42F (5C)
Average annual rainfall is 41" (1050mm) which is considered the lowest in the Lower Mainland
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Schools:
17 elementary (Grades K-7), 6 of which were built within the last 10 years
3 high schools (Grades 8-12)
3 private schools
Churches:
20 denominations
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White Rock's Peace Arch Hospital has 177 acute care beds & 225 extended care beds. Other facilities within the hospital include Emergency, Diagnostic & Outpatient Services
2 Libraries |
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White Rock Beach & Crescent Beach boast beautiful promenades, restaurants and specialty shops
12 parks with facilities for horsebackriding, children's water park, skateboarding and walking trails
7 golf courses - challenging par 3's to world class championship courses and 4 driving ranges
2 indoor ice arenas & 1 indoor swimming pool |
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Community associations for; baseball, football, hockey, lacrosse, rugby, sailing, skating, soccer, softball and swimming
Senior citizens activity centre
Marina with boat sheds, launch ramp, gas dock and maintenance facilities
1 large covered shopping centre, several small shopping centres, numerous unique shops and boutiques
White Rock is a city governed by an elected Mayor and 6 councillors, South Surrey is part of Surrey City which has an elected Mayor and 8 councillors |
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