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Shane Dent-foundation
   $29,000 raised for the
BC CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION (2006)

$110,000 raised for the SURREY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION (2007)

$70,000 raised for the SURREY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION (2008)


 

 










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  • Located in the extreme southwest corner of the Lower Mainland
  • 55 minutes from downtown Vancouver
  • 5 minutes from Washington State, USA
  • 3 miles of accessible beach front on beautiful Semiahmoo Bay

Population

White Rock….. 19,952
South Surrey… 104,051

Area

White Rock….. 5 Square Miles (8 Sq. Km.)
South Surrey… 43 Square Miles (110 Sq. Km.)


 


Length of Historic Pier
1,559 Feet (.29 Miles/.46 Km.)

 


Length of Oceanside Promenade
1.36 Miles (2.17 Km.)

 


 


Weight of the Legendary White Rock
486.63 Tons

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Financial/Banks

All major financial institutions are represented in the White Rock/South Surrey area.

Educational Facilities

  • 16 Elementary Schools
  • 3 High Schools
  • 5 Private Schools
  • Special Needs Classes
Newspapers  

  • The Peace Arch News (Local Bi-Weekly)
  • The Now (Local Bi-Weekly) Shane Dent-park
  • The Vancouver Sun & The Province (Provincial Dailies)

Climate

Average summer temperature    72 degrees F. (22C)
Average winter temperature 42 degrees F. (5C)
Average annual rainfall 41" (1050 mm)
(Lowest in the Lower Mainland)

Accommodations

There are several types of accommodations available:

  • Hotels/Motels
  • Bed & Breakfasts Shane Dent-park2
  • Campgrounds & RV Parks

Churches

There are approximately 20 denominations represented in the White Rock/South Surrey area.

Medical Facilities

  • Peace Arch Hospital - Emergency, Diagnostic & Outpatient Services (Approx. 177 acute care beds, 225 extended care beds + 1200 member Health Care Team)
  • Comprehensive elder care program
  • Walk-in Medical Clinics
  • Family dental and medical practices

Libraries

  • White Rock
  • South Surrey

(Both Libraries have a children's department and a broad reference section.)

Recreation & Facilities

White Rock & South Surrey offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities through public and private facilities, clubs, and retail sport centres. (ie. South Surrey Swimming Pool, Centennial Arena, South Surrey Arena, Softball City…)

Senior Citizen Facilities

There are many activities and community services available for senior citizens. (ie. Senior Citizens Activity Centre, Seniors Drop-In Centre…)

Transportation

White Rock & South Surrey has an excellent bus service for local travel and to neighbouring areas and Vancouver. There are also taxi services and an airport service. Car and truck rentals are also available.

Local Government

White Rock is a city governed by an elected Mayor and six Councillors. South Surrey is part of Surrey City, and has an elected Mayor and eight Councillors.

Shopping

There are several small shopping centres in White Rock and South Surrey, as well as many unique shops and boutiques along Marine Drive and in Crescent Beach.