Walk to the End of the White Rock Pier, White Rock Pier / Marine Drive, Vancouver BC

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Walk to the End of the White Rock Pier

Canada's longest pier stretches 470 metres over Semiahmoo Bay, Mount Baker glowing across the water like it's showing off.

White Rock Pier / Marine Drive

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The White Rock pier has been knocked down by storms twice and rebuilt both times, which tells you why you should walk it. Canada's longest timber pier, all 470 metres, stretches over Semiahmoo Bay with Mount Baker across the water going pink at sunset like it knows it's watched. Stroll to the very end until the land is gone, then double back for fish and chips. Go near sunset.

How to do it

Stroll the waterfront promenade, then walk out to the tip of Canada's longest wooden pier, 470 metres over Semiahmoo Bay with Mount Baker looming pink across the water. Budget around 75 minutes out and back, and the bay turns the colour of a postcard when the light's low. Double back afterward for fish and chips or gelato on Marine Drive to keep things rolling.

What to wear: casual is fine

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Duration
About an hour
Best time
Daytime
Per person
Free
setting
Outdoor
neighbourhood
White Rock Pier / Marine Drive
best season
Year-round

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