City Festivals and Events

The City of White Rock hosts four major special events and festivals annually, including Canada Day by the Bay, Tour de White Rock and the White Rock Sea Festival & Semiahmoo Days and the White Rock Arts Festival. The City is pleased to be partnering with the community to present fun for all ages. 

Check out our calendar of events below for a selection of events by both the City of White Rock and members of our community. Save the dates! Subscribe here.

White Rock Arts Festival

White Rock Arts Festival

October 21, 22 and 23, 2022

Celebrate local White Rock talent and explore the rich history of White Rock’s artistic and cultural heritage. Discover artists, vendors, cultural history. Learn more about your community culture and embrace your creative side. 

Now accepting artists applications.

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  1. Tue Jun. 14 - Sun Oct. 2

    Che’ Semiahmah-Sen, Che’ Shesh Whe Weleq-sen Si’am (I am Semiahmoo, I am Survivor of the Flood)

  2. Thu Sep. 29 - Sun Oct. 16

    The White Rock Players Club Presents: Baskerville - A Sherlock Holmes Mystery

  3. Sun Oct. 2

    CIBC Run for the Cure!

  4. Sun Oct. 9

    White Rock Farmers' Market

  5. Sun Oct. 16

    White Rock Farmers' Market

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2023 Events

Canada Day by the Bay

Canada Day by the Bay

July 1, 2023

Join us for the Annual Canada Day by the Bay celebration on July 1 at White Rock beach and enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities. This annual event is one not to be missed!

Tour de White Rock

Tour de White Rock

2023

This historical cycling race is a grueling 130 km test of endurance and strength as cyclists tackle the steep seaside hills of the City of White Rock. The tour spans two days and is one of the primary cycling events in Canada and the Pacific Northwest.  

White Rock Sea Festival & Semiahmoo Days

White Rock Sea Festival and Semiahmoo Days

2023

The White Rock Sea Festival and Semiahmoo First Nation Semiahmoo Days features two main stages with two days full of entertainment. Highlights include Pirates in the Park, White Rock's Got Talent, Live Entertainment at Memorial Park Plaza, and a magical fireworks display.