Arts and Culture

Art mural on Marine Drive with park benches

The City of White Rock has a vibrant and growing number of accomplished artists and crafts people, active cultural organizations and a diverse concentration of arts-related businesses. This makes White Rock a great place to live, work and play.

A great way to get involved is to join the Peninsula Arts and Culture Alliance (PACA) - check out their site and watch their video!

The City of White Rock is dedicated to working with community art organizations and artists to enhance and create spaces for arts and culture to thrive. We want to learn more about our creative community. Fill out our information page to be part of our online database..

If you are a Public Art or Placemaking Artist working in the public realm, please fill out our questionnaire..

Interested in presenting a special event? Learn more here.

Artists Walk - Artists displaying artwork at White Rock PromenadeArt Walk

Stroll the Art Walk on the waterfront promenade and meet artists and view their work.

community groups - hands covered with paintArts and Culture Community Groups

A directory of local arts and culture community groups within the City.

busker - magician performing on sidewalkBusking Program

The City encourages buskers to animate the streets and provide opportunities for artists to showcase their talent.

Festival setting with stage and people on blankets and chairs in Memorial ParkCity Festivals & Events

The City of White Rock hosts three major special events and festivals annually.

public art mural on side of buildingPublic Art

Discover Public Art within the City of White Rock.

street banners of sea shells and starfish on lamp post infront of treesStreet Banners

The current street banners feature designs by local artists with the theme “My City by the Sea”.

Events in White Rock

The calendar below lists City Hosted and City supported events, along with Community Organized Events within the City of White Rock. The City of White Rock hosts three major special events and festivals annually, including Canada Day by the Bay, Tour de White Rock and the White Rock Sea Festival & Semiahmoo Days. The City is pleased to be partnering with the community to present fun for all ages. 

Want your event listed? Email your event details to culture@whiterockcity.ca

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  1. Fri May 20

    Upstream/Downriver at the White Rock Museum & Archives

  2. Sat May 21

    Upstream/Downriver at the White Rock Museum & Archives

  3. Sun May 22

    White Rock Farmers' Market

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