THE WHITE ROCK MUSEUM has a radiant new logo that looks like a rainbow twisted in the shape of a "W". This rainbow connection is a happy coincidence that makes my Penelope Pick-A-Puddle greeting cards currently sold there very much at home. The museum gift shop recently moved to the breezeway of the former train station as part of a restoration project.
Although trains that go by the heritage building no longer stop there, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railway is fully operational and visitors must exercise great caution and avoid walking on the tracks. Frequent freight trains and the Amtrak passenger train heading to and from Vancouver in BC and Seattle in the US hurriedly go by. (Postscript: See Peace Arch News story about July, 2013 accident HERE.)
Strollers can enjoy the promenade alongside the museum and the water views of the bay. Although hazy by the sea at times, it is always a sparkling place to be even when it showers.
Sounds of seagulls and water lapping onto the beach bring a sense of wonderment.
The wooden planked pier nearby is a favorite destination rain or shine.
Although a portion of the train station (Photo, 2010), its promenade and parking lots are on land that gained ownership by the BNSF in the US decades ago, the essence of the area is local. One of the smallest cities in Canada with a thriving artistic community, White Rock stays modern with new condos and highrises while striving to maintain its heritage, independence and charm. To enjoy sights from around the globe, check out the link at the sidebar and visit Our World.
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I love the rainbow logo. The promenade has a great view for walkers. I love railroad tracks although I wouldn't want to get stuck waiting for a train. I always enjoy seeing your part of the world.
ReplyDeleteLove the logo! You make the museum sound like a wonderful place to explore. For sure I'll be careful down by the tracks, watchful for any trains whizzing past.
ReplyDeleteWonderful to see those familiar sights again....thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats on selling your cards there, they are beautiful.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
Nice logo. Looks like a good place to go for a walk.
ReplyDeleteLovely tour!
ReplyDeleteReally interesting post!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteI love old train stations - and to have one right on the ocean... heaven!
ReplyDeleteAh, Whote Rock! Looks like an interesting place. Even if I did not see a rock. :) The station building, somehow it reminded me of a place I saw in Yellowstone Nat Park years ago.
ReplyDeleteOh, I agree with Lesley! I love old train stations, too, particularly one by the ocean -- don't see many of those! Wonderful tour for the day and beautiful captures! Hope you have a great week!!
ReplyDeleteThe newly-redone station is quite lovely, isn't it? And I was so pleased to see your Penelope cards on prominent display!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed taking this mini-excursion with you...have done White Rock many times in the rain, goodness knows. In fact, we were the only ones poking along the shore during yesterday's windy afternoon...:)
I think the museum's new logo must have been designed with Penelope in mind. It is just perfect! I love the idea of your beautiful cards feeling at home in their surroundings. The first five photographs in this post reach endlessly into a misty dream space that seems to hold the potential to bring the very best of our imaginings to life. What a magical post, Penelope!
ReplyDeleteThat logo is perfect. This is a wonderful place to visit and to walk.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a very long time since I've been in White Rock. Back in the early seventies I lived there for a time and grew to love the beach...and the railroad tracks!
ReplyDeleteIt looks as if it has grown up a lot since then! Beautiful place...xx
Penelope, it does look like a great place for walking. The train station is cute. Thanks for sharing this lovely place. Have a great week!
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