White Rock, British Columbia

White Rock is a small city on the Pacific Ocean that is located south of Vancouver and just north of the US border. It gets 20% more sunshine than Vancouver and receives 20% less rain because it is a little farther from the Coast Mountains.

Keep an eye on the forecast in White Rock if you're in Vancouver during the winter and are wishing there would be a break from the cloudy skies and rain. Drive an hour south and spend the day soaking in the sun if the forecast predicts a sunny day. Start by visiting the White Rock Pier and taking a stroll along the White Rock Promenade. Before returning to Vancouver, have a leisurely lunch at one of the many restaurants that have ocean views. The ideal place to get some much-needed Vitamin D in the dead of winter is White Rock.