By Boston S. Luchessa


There are many cities around the world were named after some famous personalities while the White Rock, BC is named through its famous actual white rock that weighs 486 tons. The city is named for a distinctive large white boulder on its beach near the promenade. The 486-ton granite boulder was kept white by shellfish-eating seabird's guano covered the rock, so much so that 19th-century sailors used it as a beacon. And because of this they coined it as the White Rock which is now a very popular holiday destination amongst tourists.

The city is not kept white in reality, the residents actually maintaining the city white through coloring the city to keep it true its name. One of the factors you need to know is that the city has a whole year round moderate climate and they call it "the hole in the sky". The city shows bright and sunny most of the times while the rest of the Lower Mainland is covered with rain clouds.

Since the weather is so nice, you may want to spend as much time as possible outside. You will be fascinated with the Tour de White Rock, a place for bike road race. The bike road race usually held every month of July and participated by more than 150 bikers coming from different area and also other countries. If you are interested with festivities, you will enjoy their Spirit of the Sea Festival this was held during the late summer. The main features are the stunning fireworks display, sandcastle building competition and the main highlight is the parade.

Are you still asking yourself why would you want to live in White Rock? If you are, then let's get to know the city more. The average temperature during summer is 23 degrees Celsius and winter time will greet you with an average of 6 degrees Celsius. A lot of people just fall in love with the city upon seeing a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean and love it more when they walk along the 2.5 kilometer promenade.

Food lovers, concert goers, art connoisseurs and crab fishers will all have something in common to enjoy in White Rock. They will never run out of things to do and share with each other. Travelers and vacationers will always find a place to stay in several excellent Bed and Breakfasts, motels, five star hotels and even RV parks. Campers will not feel left out as there are fine campgrounds waiting to accommodate them.

Make your trip a memorable one and visit this stunning place. Many who visited the place came back to live there permanently and maybe this is your chance to live there also. If you have been amazed by the city and planning to stay then this is the wisest decision you will make.




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