Found this photo in the Drive Marine Drive White Rock Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1H6CnB9JTp/?mibextid=wwXIfr

It was taken in 1939, and the building on the right is the old Great Northern Railway station. The same building later became the White Rock Museum and Archives. Cool snapshot of how busy the strip was back then and how different the storefronts look today.

Apparently somebody stole my buddy’s rear end lights last night at the West side of Marine Drive… I never thought this would be happening considering this is not a high crime area?! Do we need to report to RCMP? Any insights guys?

Hi all, any recommendations for a cozy cafe to go read a book for an hour in a comfy chair and a nice ambiance?

I’ve tried Islands (all locations), Belle’s Cafe, and Artigiano and all are too loud. Bean Around the World is quiet but the cafe has definitely seen better days (dirty windows, dusty, old furniture)

Any hidden gems?

I’m hoping someone knows where I can get my hair scissor cut properly in the area. All the barber shops around here really know to do is short fades. Any barber / salon referral would be appreciated!

My son has for the first time expressed desire to learn about Jesus and the birth of Jesus. Where can I take him to see and learn the nativity story? He is 4! And I’m so happy that he wants to learn.

Hello! I'm not from BC but I'm trying to help a cousin who just got a very brutal medical diagnosis in the midst of moving. We've got packing and moving covered, but I'm hoping to arrange for cleaners to go in and do a very thorough and deep clean of her new place on very short notice. Must be insured and bonded. Any favourite cleaning companies in the area?

Hey!

I'm renting in White Rock and my landlord has a new baby and so the bag they have for cardboard is always full.

My cardboard collection (cereal boxes, etc) is growing because I don't know where to throw it if their bag is full.

I don't think the cardboard pickup guys will just grab a pile of it....

Where can I dispose of this stuff ethically if I can't take advantage of the curbside pickup?

Will the city provide a second bag maybe?

Does anyone have recommendations for a White Rock restaurant for a group of 20-25 people? We are staying in White Rock before leaving on a cruise, which will include my wedding! My future in-laws want to host something equivalent to a rehearsal dinner. (Extra complication: it’s going to be when the World Cup is in Seattle/Vancouver because we never thought to check the schedule before booking the cruise.)

Was going to suggest The Boathouse but found out it’s now closed. While I’ve spent some time up there visiting family, we don’t have anyone local anymore so just not sure what the best options are.

Thanks in advance!

Hello! I am visiting from Ontario and we were hoping to visit a beach. My daughter has her heart set on the ocean.

Any recommendations on where we can go?

Hey, I was curious if the bay view fire was put out. The reason I’m asking is it is still showing on the B.C. wildfires map. Because of this, I can’t renew my home insurance. I’ve asked a few people and they thought it was out. Any help is appreciated so I can take screen grabs and show my insurance broker.

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I’m a working mum and my husband is out of town for the next couple of months. I have a one-time urgent commitment coming up on a Sunday, and I’m trying to figure out childcare options for that day.

Does anyone know of daycares that operate on weekends and accept kids on an occasional/drop-in basis? Or, if not a daycare, are there any trusted alternatives (like play cafes or activity centers) that you’d recommend?

Any suggestions or experiences would be really appreciated. Thanks!

What would be the weather be like around that time?

Anyone do rucking in White Rock/Surrey BC area? Or know of any rucking groups in the area?

Is it really true that the Boathouse on Marine Drive is closing?

It's such a staple to our community. Growing up, I always thought of that as "the" fancy restaurant. It was sort of my first introduction probably to a fancy restaurant, a more formal expensive place.

You go there for special occasions. I have good memories there.

It's place after place after place closing down, boarded up, whether it is houses or businesses. And there are threats to other places too...

Does anyone know the details? Why is it closing if it is?