White Rock British Columbia Map

About White Rock, British Columbia

White Rock is a city in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. White Rock is located at 49.0236°N, 122.7983°W.

White Rock, a jewel on the southern coast, unfolds with a gentle slope towards the vast, shimmering expanse of the Pacific. It lies 35.0 km south-east of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 139°T), and is situated 13.5 km south-west of Langley. Here, the air, perpetually kissed by salt spray, carries the faint, sweet perfume of Douglas firs that cling to the hillsides, their dark green needles a steadfast contrast to the cerulean sky. The terrain, a testament to glacial sculpting, dips and rises, creating intimate coves and sweeping vistas where weathered driftwood lies like forgotten bones on the pebbled shore. The iconic white rock itself, a colossal sentinel of bleached granite, anchors the waterfront, its smooth, sun-warmed surface a gathering place for sea birds and those seeking a moment of quiet contemplation. The very light here, particularly as the day surrenders to dusk, possesses a molten quality, casting long, ethereal shadows that dance across the sand and imbue the weathered buildings with a golden glow. This locale, rich in the history of the Coast Salish peoples who first traversed these shores, later bloomed with the promise of industry and settlement. Early in its development, White Rock was a hub for fishing and logging, its economy sustained by the bounty of the sea and the dense forests that once blanketed the land. The arrival of the railway in the early 20th century transformed it into a popular seaside resort, a destination for city dwellers seeking respite, a legacy that still whispers in the charming, often brightly painted, heritage homes that dot the upper streets. Today, while still cherished for its natural beauty and relaxed pace, White Rock thrives as a vibrant residential area, its economy now diversified, drawing residents who appreciate the unique blend of coastal charm and accessible urban amenities, all under the watchful gaze of that singular, enduring white rock.

About This White Rock Map Page

Explore White Rock, British Columbia, Canada, with interactive street, satellite and terrain maps, complete with integrated Google Street View imagery. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Visitors can also search Google alongside Wikipedia and editorial summaries for additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for White Rock includes the postal code (V4B), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for White Rock is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.