Our Day Trip to Vancouver and the 2010 Olympic Attractions
March 1, 2010
Our day trip to Downtown Vancouver and the Olympic Attractions was a wonderful experience which will be remembered for a lifetime.
Getting to Downtown Vancouver from one of the Best Places in the Pacific Northwest, Dancing Firs – Retreat, Executive Suites and B&B, in White Rock, BC was very easy. We walked about 4 short blocks to the 351 Bus, which took us to the Canada Line Sky Train, Bridgeport Station (35 min). At the Canada Line Station we squeezed in with hundreds of others to go to the Waterfront terminus (22 min). The Sky Train station brought us to Coal Harbour, Historic Gas Town, Canada Place and the New Convention Centre. Read more
Olympic Torch Relay in White Rock, BC.
February 12, 2010
The Olympic torch relay passed through White Rock, BC early Tuesday @ 6:30am. The torch route was from 16th Avenue, down Johnston Road down to the Beach/ Marine Drive to the Semihamoo First Nations and Peace Arch Park on the BC Washington State border crossing.
It seemed like the whole town was out to cheer for the Olympic Flame and our Canadian athletes. The crowds lined the streets and the young and old all cheering enthusiastically.
Our Canadian Flags lined the whole route and we also spotted USA, French, Italian and Swiss flags.
I got my little Nephews and their Big Brother and Sister up at 6:00am and even thought they were half asleep I could see the excitement and wonder in their faces. First we went to the starting line then drove down to the finishing line so we got to see several different runners.
This is definitely the place to be during the Olympics. You can enjoy the peace and quite of the Small Town atmosphere and we are only 30 minutes from the Olympic Skating Oval in Richmond and about an hour away from downtown Vancouver.
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Enjoy The Fall, Crisp Leaves and All
November 1, 2009
White Rock BC is spectacular in the fall and winter months. The days become cooler and leaves crunch under your feet, the winds blow across the ocean and the leaves are beautiful in orange, red and brown. White Rock has quite mild fall and winter temperatures and here you get more sunshine than any other part of the lower mainland and surrounding communities of Vancouver.
Visitors are pleasantly surprised by the mild temperatures and often comment that they have many misconceptions about the weather. It is often thought that there is a lot of snow and very cold weather. It is simply not true! White Rock enjoys mild winters with temperatures ranging from 0 to 15 degrees Celsius (32 – 60 degrees F). We typically do not get snow, or if we do, it does not last long! Read more
Spring has Arrived in White Rock BC
April 21, 2009
Spring has been much anticipated in White Rock, along with the beauty of blossoming birch, firs and flowers that come along with the extra sunshine! A resort town known for its magnificent beach front and 1,500 long pier, White Rock is a place to sit back, soak up the ambiance and take it easy.
No wonder tourists have been flocking here for decades, with the abundance of Mother Nature and activities in the greater Vancouver vicinity. White Rock offers activities that are invigorating and relaxing – as one would find in any tourist destination. That said with no bias; springtime in Western Canada beholds a serenity that is unlike any other place. Read more
Locals and Visitors Alike Head to White Rock Beach for Great Food, Fresh Air and Seaside Fun
April 20, 2009
If you enjoy the experience of tasting fine cuisines from around the world while reveling in the allure of a quaint seaside town; come to the breath-taking Oceanside community of White Rock. Depending on which way you travel, any direction is less than an hour’s drive from Vancouver Canada. White Rock is known for having one of the sunniest locales within the lower Mainland of Vancouver, as it receives nearly a quarter more sunshine than neighboring cities.
Just a little South of Vancouver and only a few minutes north of the US/Canadian Border, the charming community of White Rock is distinguished for its adorable B&B’s, galleries, boutiques and trendy waterfront dining with spectacular sunsets. Picture sitting along one of the quaint cafes; overlooking one of the Province’s scenic mountains with the crashing waves of the Pacific in its tranquil place. Go dancing at a fun nightclub or find a shopping excursion at one of many unique shops along the beach. Read more
Take the video tour and you’ll know why!
