RECREATION, ENTERTAINMENT
& THINGS TO DO

As one of the most popular beaches in the lower mainland, Crescent Beach has a long promenade and sandy beach, giving beach-goers a place to walk, swim, sunbathe and take part in water-sports. When you’re done taking in the sights and sounds of the day, wind down with a stunning sunset view from the waterfront pier, then stroll home alongside unique cottages and homes lining the walkway.

Nearby Crescent Rock Beach is a nudist beach on a secluded area of the coastline, attracting naturists from all across the region.  The section has a long history of naturist use dating back to the 1950s, when the Sunny Trails Nudist Club first opened in Surrey.

While the famous Grouse Grind may be all the way in North Vancouver, South Surrey has a similar attraction to please enthusiasts.  1001 Steps is a zig-zagging series of stairs with ocean views, leading down to a cobble beach.  Trail users should have a good fitness level, and younger children may not be able to make it all the way up the steps without assistance.

And if you’re really keen on nature and the outdoors, Blackie Spit is calling out to you! This wildlife conservation area and park on Mud Bay is right next to the mouth of the Nicomekl River. It’s a sandy spit, surrounded by tidal marsh and eelgrass beds, and is divided between off-limit environmentally sensitive areas and trails for public access.  Blackie Spit is also part of the Pacific Flyway – a stop-over for millions of migrating birds each year and one of the best bird-watching areas in Canada.

Camp Alexandra and Beecher Place was founded in 1918 as a summer camp for children from the Alexandra Orphanage in Vancouver.  Alexandra Neighbourhood House at Camp Alexandra now provides social and recreational programs, services, community events and childcare at two different sites.

Fun for the whole family?  No problem!  The Beach House Theatre Society presents summertime, open-air theatre near the beach at Blackie Spit.  The August event brings community and youth together to provide a creative arts experience for audiences of all ages. Later in the year, take everyone to the White Rock & South Surrey Skating Club.  As a non-profit community organization, the club offers instruction in a variety of skating disciplines, ranging from recreational learn-to-skate programs, to hockey, ringette, and competitive figure skating.

And if somewhere within all of that activity you’re looking for a place to hold a dance, family event or wedding, then check out the heritage building that is Kwomais Lodge & Sanford Hall. It also offers community programs in its historic building environment.