Miembro desde: 2016
Miembro hasta: 31/Oct/2024
We are Celia and Roger....Celia speaks both English and Spanish, Roger speaks English and French. Young at heart and love to travel, meet new people, experience new cultures.
As added info, COVID 19 Government standards are accessible thru the link below.
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
As of October 1, 2022, all COVID-19 border requirements, including vaccination, mandatory use of ArriveCAN App, and any testing and quarantine/isolation requirements have ended for all travelers entering Canada whether by land, air or sea.
Idiomas adicionales que hablamos
francés, español
Afinidades
Plantas y jardín,
Deportes acuáticos,
Senderismo,
Aficionados al vino,
Gourmets,
Arte,
Aficionados a la música
MásMenosProfesiones
Jubilados
Profesión
Retired
Intercambio de casa
No se permite fumar
No se aceptan niños
Se prefiere el uso de coche personal
| Abierto a cualquier fecha | Europe | North America |
| Abierto a cualquier fecha | Australia | New Zealand |
Descripción de la casa que ofrecemos en intercambio
1900 square feet / 176 square meters - 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms, gated community of 8 townhouses, private, quiet. 2 minute walk to the beach, promenade, pier, cafes, bars, restaurants, micro brewery, and shops.
We are open to exchange opportunities and looking to plan for 2024.
Tipo
Casa de dos o más plantas/ Residencia principal
Comodidades
Entretenimiento
Extras
Entorno
Descripción de nuestro barrio y la zona en que se encuentra
Oceanside living with many amenities within short walking distance. Just 2 minutes to the beach, several restaurants, coffee and gelato bars, local boutique shops, the White Rock Pier at almost .5 KM in length and the boardwalk that is 2 KM long, running parallel to the beach. 5 minutes in the car and up the hill and you'll find yourself in both a commercial and residential mix area with numerous shops, restaurants, and a couple of shopping malls.
White Rock is a fairly quiet community, a small city just south of Vancouver and 10 minutes away from the USA border. It's a great location that allows for exploration of the surrounding cities and in particular, Vancouver where there are innumerable sites and things to do.
Vancouver and the surrounding area is one of those rare places where you can golf, boat and ski — all in one day. Because of our mild climate, where greens are green year-round, it's no surprise that Vancouver area golf courses are some of the top in North America. There are many golf courses to consider.
If you are a skier, depending upon when you are visiting, skiing is an option and always close by.
https://www.grousemountain.com/
https://cypressmountain.com/
https://mtseymour.ca/
And of course, there is always Whistler which hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics. https://www.whistler.com/
Whale watching is available as there are several pods of Orcas that inhabit our coastal waters - https://www.whiterockseatours.com
The mountains are not too far off and accessible and Grouse Mountain with cable car access to the top is quite popular - https://www.grousemountain.com/skyride.
Mount Seymour Provincial Park provides 14 different hiking trails varying with elevation levels and difficulties. https://mtseymour.ca/
We also have several freshwater lakes in the area - https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/best-vancouver-lakes-summer-swim
Actividades al aire libre
Ocio
Actividades culturales
Transporte cercano
Servicios del barrio
Dónde ir y qué hacer mientras se esté en nuestra casa
Walking - 2 minutes to the ocean, the White Rock Pier (longest in Canada) and the Promenade with numerous restaurants, bars, a micro brewery, and several boutique/shops.
By car from our home and these are but a few of the things you might consider and we've included the website links for all:
- 5 minutes to local shopping center/groceries/pharmacy/ as well as numerous restaurants, bars, micro breweries, and boutique/shops; https://shopsemiahmoo.com/
- 7 minutes to Sunnyside Urban Acres Forest, a 140 hectare park with a natural second growth forest and numerous walking trails; https://www.surrey.ca/parks-recreation/parks/sunnyside-acres-urban-forest-park
- 9 minutes to Crescent Park, 128 acres offerings walking trails through mature second growth forests, with ponds, streams and meadows; https://www.surrey.ca/parks-recreation/parks/crescent-park
- 10 minutes to the USA Border https://borderlineups.com/ (cross into USA at Peace Arch or Pacific Highway) and then another 30 minutes to Bellingham, Washington; https://www.bellingham.org/ Keep in mind that weekends tend to be busiest at the border crossings. Try during the week if you are planning a trip stateside.
USA COVID Requirements - https://www.dhs.gov/news/2021/10/29/fact-sheet-guidance-travelers-enter-us-land-ports-entry-and-ferry-terminals
- 11 minutes to Morgan Creek Golf course; https://www.morgancreekgolf.com/
- 12 minutes to Crescent Beach Park with an ocean shore walking trail; https://www.surrey.ca/parks-recreation/parks/crescent-beach
- 17 minutes to Campbell Valley Park with 29 KM of walking trails; http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/parks-greenways-reserves/campbell-valley-regional-park
- 26 minutes to the International Buddhist Society (beautiful temple on route to Steveston Village); https://buddhisttemple.ca/
- 35 minutes to Steveston Village with fishing boats selling live catches, shops & restaurants; https://vancouversbestplaces.com/metro-vancouver/richmond/steveston-village/
- 40 minutes to the George Reifel Bird sanctuary -walking trails through 850 acres of managed wetlands, natural marshes and low dykes in the heart of the Fraser River estuary; https://www.reifelbirdsanctuary.com/
- 45 minutes to the Museum of Anthropology at U of BC houses 535,000 archaeological objects with nearly 50,000 works from most every part of the world; https://moa.ubc.ca/
- 50 minutes to Lynn Canyon Park & Suspension Bridge, a West Coast rain forest setting with hiking and walking trails; https://lynncanyon.ca/information/
- 55 minutes to Golden Ears Provincial Park and Allouette Lake with many hiking trails; https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/golden_ears/
- 55 minutes to Grouse Mountain - the Peak of Vancouver with a fabulous cable car lift to the top; https://www.grousemountain.com/
- 50 minutes to Vancouver with numerous entertainment venues, sites etc. - definitely a world class city with so many things to see and do; https://vancouver.ca/guides/visiting-vancouver.aspx
- 50 minutes to Stanley Park - definitely one of the many jewels in Vancouver's crown - a must see if you visit; https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park.aspx
- 60 minutes to Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park; https://www.capbridge.com/
- 80 minutes to Harrison Hot Springs / Harrison Lake; https://tourismharrison.com/
- 85 minutes to the Seattle Premium Outlet Mall, Washington, USA; https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/seattle
- 120 minutes to Seattle, Washington, USA. https://visitseattle.org/
Consider a trip down the Sea to Sky Highway with Whistler as your destination and along the way, lots of places to check out. 80 minutes driving from the house gets you to beautiful Horseshoe Bay; 25 minutes more to Squamish and the Sea to Sky Gondola; 30 more minutes to Garibaldi Provincial Park with hiking trails and spectacular scenery, and then another 25 minutes to Whistler Village - the home of the 2010 Winter Olympics and certainly a destination for any trip to British Columbia. The Sea to Sky Highway is definitely something any visitor to this area should drive as the scenery along the route is truly breathtaking.
https://www.hellobc.com/road-trips/sea-to-sky-highway-route/
https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/parks/horseshoe-bay-park
https://www.seatoskygondola.com/
https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/garibaldi/
https://www.whistler.com/
As well, consider taking a ferry ride over to Vancouver Island to visit the beautiful city of Victoria, the Capitol of British Columbia. The trip through the Georgia Strait waters is a once in a lifetime experience and Victoria is a beautiful city to visit. If you do make the trip to the Island, avoid the weekends as the ferries can be very busy and be sure to book in advance with a reservation that guarantees you a spot on the boat, both ways.
https://www.bcferries.com/
https://www.tourismvictoria.com/
Nuestros restaurantes favoritos
Los mejores bares y restaurantes
Las mejores tiendas
Actividades culturales y de ocio
Paseos o rutas para salir a correr
Excursiones de día que merecen la pena
Lo qué nos gusta y lo qué no... Estas son nuestras preferencias y normas domésticas.
We are now retired and for the most part, have an unimpeded schedule of availability and a desire to travel wherever opportunities might present themselves. We prefer longer exchanges periods particularly if travelling to distant locations but are certainly open to consider all requests.
No pets and no smoking please as we are in a Strata setting and smoking is not permitted on the property, including the outside decks. We have a couple of indoor plants that require watering once every few days. A car is available.
When you arrive, our home will be clean and tidy and ideally it is the same when we return.
Condiciones
Uso de coche personal
Intercambios especiales
Más de 70 años de experiencia
Local representatives around the world to assist you
Viaje, ahorre y siéntase como en casa en cualquier parte del mundo
