This small city near Vancouver has Canada's longest pier and it's magical to visit (PHOTOS)

If you want a little getaway from Vancouver, drive 45 minutes to White Rock, where you can walk out onto the longest pier in Canada.

During the holiday season, it gets even more magical under the glow of twinkling lights and displays for the festive time. You can stroll out onto the long pier that extends far into the ocean, and get a stunning view.

With lights on either side of you, it's pretty magical, and if you're lucky enough to catch it on a clear night the sunset looks stunning.

There's also a big sign at the start to commemorate the landmark, which makes for a good photo opp.

At the end, you're so far away from shore that you feel like you're out in the middle of the ocean.

After you take a stroll on the pier, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the restaurants that line the oceanside street. Charlie Don't Surf serves up amazing fish and has a super cool atmosphere inside. Plus you get a view of the ocean while you eat.

Going here makes for the perfect date night, or fun getaway, and it's less than an hour away from Vancouver.

This article has been updated from it's original publication date in November 2023.