Archive for May, 2008

Meeting like-minded people

Friday, May 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

South Fraser Women’s Services Society is just one of many groups on the Semiahmoo Peninsula that focuses on helping those in need.

The organization works with women and their children in the communit

Peninsula a hub of entertianment

Friday, May 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

The Semiahmoo Peninsula is bursting with activity throughout the year, and is host to a number of exciting, family-oriented festivals.

For more than 55 years, the Spirit of the Sea Festival has been

Peninsula residents act now

Friday, May 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

If keeping fit is your game, there’s few places with as many options for exercise than the Semiahmoo Peninsula.

From trail-running to pacing a full-size track, to golfing, swimming, pumping iron or m

Get ready to shop until you drop

Friday, May 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

Bikinis, cookware and manicures, oh my!

No matter what you’re looking for, you’re bound to find it on the Peninsula.

From day spas and organic produce markets to high-end designer boutiques carrying

Semiahmoo seniors keep busy

Friday, May 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

Nowadays, you can’t go anywhere on the Peninsula without spotting at least one or two smiling seniors.

What are they so happy about? you ask.

Well, in addition to no longer having to worry about c

Player’s Club celebrates 50th

Friday, May 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

The White Rock Players Club, now firmly esconced in its newly renovated home, the Coast Capital Playhouse on Johnston Road, is an enduring tradition that leaves even its current president, Fred Partri

Strong roots planted on Peninsula

Friday, May 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

Steeped in history and rich in culture, the land belonging to the Semiahmoo First Nation borders White Rock and South Surrey in the southern part of the Penisula, adjacent to the Canada/U.S. border.

Another hot summer for sports

Friday, May 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

Nick Greenizan

Staff Reporter

The third weekend in July is shaping up to be the busiest of the year for Peninsula sports enthusiasts, as two of the area’s most prestigious summer events come to tow

A community enriched with art

Friday, May 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

The Semiahmoo Peninsula has always been celebrated as an arts community, and, thanks to arts organizations and patrons willing and ready to support them, the fine arts continue to thrive in White Roc

Peninsula boasts glorious greenery

Friday, May 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

You don’t have to look far to find evidence that green matters on the Peninsula.

No matter how many developments crop up in White Rock and South Surrey, an escape into nature and away from the hustle