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British Columbia, Canada
British Columbia is Canada's Pacific coast
province, known worldwide for its rich natural resources,
environmental heritage and quality of life. It's huge land
mass. larger than France and Germany combined, has the
greatest geographical diversity of any part of Canada, ranging
from a deeply indented and island-studded mainland coastline
to the heights of the Rocky Mountains.
British Columbia is
home to three and a half million people, a population growing
with a steady influx of newcomers from other parts of Canada
and around the world, attracted for its multicultural
diversity. It is also the most expensive Province to live in.
Houseprices are about triple on the westcoast compared to the
eastcoast.
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Victoria is the capitol city of British
Columbia and is located on Vancouver Island. which is rated as one of
the best outdoor vacation spots around. it provides an
enchanting combination of the rugged outdoors and small town
living, with Victoria, a charming 19th-century city at one
end, and comfortable seaport villages at the other. Off its
coast lie the Gulf Islands, famous for secluded coves, lovely
beaches and idyllic lifestyle.
To get to Vancouver Island from Vancouver,
you will take the bcferries. and travel through the many Gulf
Islands in the Georgia Strait. You can also get there from the
U.S.A. by ferries via Anacortes or Seattle. Travel direct to
Victoria's beautiful Inner Harbour from downtown Seattle's
Pier 69 in as little as 2 hours. The beautiful San Juan and
Gulf Islands, are a short distance away. It is known for
its wonderful history and a magnificent view.
My hometown is
White Rock/South Surrey which is renowned for its
sandy beaches, restaurants, art galleries and spectacular
sunsets and the charm only a seaside city can provide.
Population 17,000. White Rock is a great unique community
within the greater Vancouver mosaic 35 miles south of Vancouver,Canada and just 5 miles from the
U.S. Border, it is a suburban retreat, charming and
picturesque. Originally part of Surrey until April 15, 1957
when it was incorporated as the City of White Rock.
 The PIER
was built in 1914.The first section was 628 feet.The
breakwater was built in 1953. Today the pier is 1540
ft.
Living close to the White Rock pier, we are
fortunate to be able to take a leisurely walk along the
promenade, walk to the end of the pier where the boats are
moored, enjoy nature and the magnificence of Semiahmoo Bay and
the Gulf Islands. Quaint shops greet you along Marine Drive as
well as a variety of different types of restaurants and pubs
A short drive to the east of the pier on
Marine Drive you will find yourself only minutes away from the
Douglas Border Crossing to the United States, as well as the
#99 Freeway which will take you to
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