White Rock & South Surrey
The "Peninsula" Fact Sheet
Information Sheet (Revised August 2008)
White Rock
Located in the extreme southwest corner of the Lower Mainland
55 minutes from downtown Vancouver
5 minutes from Washington State, USA
| Population | Area |
| White Rock – 18,755 (2006) South Surrey – 70,149 (2007) |
White Rock - 5 sq miles/8 sq km South Surrey - 43 sq miles/110 sq km |
White Rock’s Historic Pier
The pier is a favourite destination spot for tourists and locals alike, whatever the season. You can always
find someone out there with their fishing license and crab trap catching “dinner.” Located just off
“Restaurant Row” on Marine Drive near the Tourist Information Kiosk, the pier connects to the beach
side promenade and is wheelchair accessible.
| Length of Historic Pier | Length of Oceanside Promenade |
| 1559 ft./ .29 miles/ .46 km | 1.36 miles/ 2.17 km |
Weight of the Legendary White Rock
486.63 tons
Financial/Banks
All major financial institutions are represented in the White Rock / South Surrey area.
| Educational Facilities | Newspapers |
| 19 Elementary Schools 3 High Schools 4 Private Schools Special Needs Classes |
Peace Arch News – Local tri-weekly The Now – Local bi-weekly The Vancouver Sun – Daily The Province – Daily Senior News |
Climate
Average summer temp. 72F/ 22C
Average winter temp. 42F/ 5C
Average annual rainfall 41 in./ 1050 mm (lowest in the Lower Mainland)
Accommodations
There are several types of accommodations available. Contact the White Rock/South Surrey Chamber
office at 604-536-6844 for our Restaurant & Accommodation Guide and our Bed and Breakfast/Guest
Suite Listings. View our website at www.whiterockchamber.com, “Member Directory”,
“Accommodation”, for more information.
Hotels/ Motels
Bed & Breakfasts
Long and Short Term Vacation/Guest Suites
Campgrounds & R.V. Parks
Churches
There are approximately 30 denominations represented in the White Rock/South Surrey area.
Medical Facilities
Peace Arch Hospital – Emergency, Diagnostic & Outpatient Services
146 acute care beds, 300 extended care beds, 1400 members of Health Care Team
Comprehensive elder care program
Walk-in medical clinics
Family medical & dental practices
| White Rock | 604-541-2201 |
| Semiahmoo | 604-592-6900 |
| Ocean Park | 604-502-6304 |
Local Government
White Rock is a city governed by an elected Mayor & 6 Councilors. South Surrey is a part of the Surrey City
and has an elected Mayor & 8 Councilors.
| White Rock City Hall 604-541-2100 | Surrey City Hall 604-591-4011 |
Recreation and Facilities
White Rock and South Surrey offer a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities through public and private facilities,
clubs and retail sport centers. For a more complete list, contact the Tourist Information Centre.
| South Surrey Swimming Pool | 604-502-6200 |
| Centennial Arena | 604-541-2161 |
| South Surrey Arena | 604-502-6202 |
| South Surrey Recreation Centre | 604-592-6970 |
| Softball City | 604-531-3220 |
Senior Citizen Facilities
There are many activities and community services available for senior citizens.
For more information contact: Kent Street Senior Citizens Activity Centre 604-541-2231
Transportation
White Rock & South Surrey have an excellent bus service for local travel, to neighbouring areas and to
Vancouver. There are also taxi services and an airport service. Car and truck rental are also available.
Shopping
There are several shopping centers and an enclosed regional mall in White Rock & South Surrey, as well as
many unique shops and boutiques in and around the Peninsula.
| Emergency (Fire, Police, Ambulance) | 911 | ||
| Police – Non-Emergency: | |||
| White Rock | 604-531-5527 | Welcoming Services | |
| South Surrey | 604-599-0502 | Welcome Wagon | 604-538-3213 |
| Hospital (Peace Arch) | 604-531-5512 | Newcomers Club | 604-531-5845 |
| Hospital (Surrey Memorial) | 604-581-2211 | "B" Welcome | 778-838-8698 |
| Chamber of Commerce | 604-536-6844 | ||
| White Rock City Hall | 604-541-2100 | ||
| Surrey City Hall | 604-591-4011 | ||
| Transit Information | 604-953-3333 (at prompt: say “agent” for customer service agent) | ||
