There is no big festival in White Rock this Labour Day long weekend, but there is a free outdoor movie under the stars on Saturday, the farmers market on Sunday, and three days of beach weather to plan around. Here is what is actually on for September 5 to 7, 2026.
A local guide to White Rock’s beachfront fish and chips, from Moby Dick’s sky-blue takeout window to the East Beach patios, with honest notes on cod versus halibut, eating on the promenade, and dodging the seagulls.
Best Fish and Chips in White Rock Read Post »
Our local guide to breakfast and brunch in White Rock, BC, from classic 1950s diners and uptown cafes to waterfront brunch with an ocean view, plus honest notes on weekend waits, reservations, and parking.
Best Breakfast and Brunch Spots in White Rock Read Post »
Up the hill from the pier, Five Corners and uptown White Rock keep a quieter village rhythm of independent cafes, a scratch bakery, a Swiss chocolatier, live music, and community theatre along Johnston Road.
A Local’s Guide to Five Corners and Uptown White Rock Read Post »
A warm local guide to White Rock’s ocean-view patios along Marine Drive, with our favourite spots for a long summer evening over Semiahmoo Bay, plus honest tips on reservations, parking, and timing your table to the sunset.
The Best Waterfront Patios in White Rock for Summer Read Post »
Our local guide to ice cream, gelato, and frozen treats along the White Rock waterfront, from family scoop shops to dairy-free sorbetto and Thai-style rolled gelato, with honest notes on parking and family-friendly spots near the pier.
Ice Cream and Gelato Shops on the White Rock Waterfront Read Post »
A local guide to the easiest, prettiest places in White Rock to gather a family or large group for portraits, with honest notes on parking, even ground, golden hour timing, what to wear, and the City rules worth knowing before you book a photographer.
Best Places for Group and Family Photos in White Rock Read Post »
Our guide to the BC Day long weekend in White Rock, from the Sea Festival’s Torchlight Parade and Sunday fireworks to what is actually open once the festival wraps up on the Monday holiday itself.
White Rock BC Day Long Weekend Guide: Sea Festival Fireworks and What Happens Monday Read Post »
Everything we have learned about timing the tides, finding a parking spot along Marine Drive, and finding our favourite stretches of sand at White Rock Beach.
A Local’s Guide to White Rock Beach: Tides, Parking, and Best Spots Read Post »
Our local guide to Peace Arch Provincial Park just south of White Rock, where a 67 foot monument sits directly on the Canada US border, with honest notes on the gardens, the gate rules, and how to visit without ever leaving Canadian soil.
Peace Arch Provincial Park: A Local’s Guide to the BC Border Landmark Read Post »
Our local guide to independent shopping in White Rock, BC, from swimwear and gift shops along the Marine Drive waterfront to the boutiques, galleries and home stores up the hill on Johnston Road.
A Shopping Guide to White Rock: Marine Drive and Uptown Boutiques Read Post »
Our local guide to White Rock summer events, from the Sea Festival fireworks and Concerts at the Pier to the Sunday farmers market, night markets, and waterfront dancing, with the anchors you can count on and practical tips for parking, transit, and getting there.
White Rock Summer Events and Festival Guide Read Post »
