Staying active through fall and winter in White Rock and South Surrey is simple with this local guide. Find easy gym plans, group classes, and personal training at 24 HR Sandcastle Fitness located on 152nd street. Explore the promenade, 1001 Steps, and nearby parks for fresh air days, plus skating and pool options when it is wet. Build a weekly plan that fits busy schedules and keep your energy strong through this 2025 season.
Quick ways to stay moving at Sandcastle
Try a class
Strength, HIIT, yoga, boxing and mobility. Choose the format that matches your fall goal. New here. Arrive five minutes early and tell the coach your target for the season.
Get a personal plan
A short template you can repeat works in winter. Your coach will map two strength days, one or two conditioning blocks and a mobility session you can keep during holidays.
Women’s Only Studio
Train in a private layout with quality equipment. Perfect for focused lifts or a quiet interval set when the main floor is busy.
Play and recover
Book a squash court to add a fun cardio day. After hard sessions, spend ten to fifteen minutes in the infrared sauna to unwind.
Questions about hours or passes. Check our FAQ or contact us. We are open 24 hours.
Outdoor ideas locals love
White Rock Promenade and Pier
Flat and scenic. Great for brisk walks after a leg day or as a recovery stroll with family. Add short surges every second light pole for light intervals and a bit of fun.
Blackie Spit and Crescent Beach loop
Coastal paths with wildlife and big views. Work in three five minute power walks between easy pace sections. Pack a wind layer on breezy days.
1001 Steps, Ocean Park
Short and steep with a view at the bottom. Try four to six repeats at steady effort with an easy walk back up. Keep posture tall and breaths smooth.
Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest
Sheltered loops when the breeze picks up on the water. Mix easy jog or fast walk with a few short hill surges to keep it interesting.
White Rock Hillside Walkways
A stair network linking Uptown to the waterfront. Warm up from the top, do two focused climbs and finish with a relaxed walk back.
Indoor ideas when the weather turns
Public skating at Centennial Arena
October to March with family, adult and stick and puck blocks. Skating trains balance and ankle strength with low impact. Bring thin socks and gloves and check the live schedule before you drive.
South Surrey Arena
More ice options nearby. Pair a morning skate with a light upper body session back at Sandcastle. Parking is usually easiest on the east lot.
Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre
Swim laps or use the hot tub and steam after heavy squats. Bring a water bottle for the deck. A float after leg day feels amazing.
Make it social at Sandcastle
Buddy lift, try a new class, then relax in the sauna. Ask the front desk about best times if you like a quieter workout window.
Local events to catch through December
Plan a workout at Sandcastle and make a day of it. Always confirm details on the official links in case schedules change.
Late October
Wed Oct 29
Halloween Skate at Centennial Arena
This themed public skate keeps the fun high and the effort moderate. Costumes are welcome. Bring gloves for warmth and safety. If you have kids, arrive a few minutes early to sort rentals and laces. Pair it with a light morning lift at Sandcastle and you will sleep well.
To Mon Nov 11
White Rock Museum Annual Book Fair
Table after table of donated books inside the waterfront museum. Admission is usually by donation. Walk the promenade for twenty minutes first, then browse. Bring a tote and finish with coffee on Marine Drive.
November
Tue Nov 11
Remembrance Day in White Rock
Join the community for the parade and ceremony with Legion Branch 8. Arrive early and dress warm. Keep phones away during the silence. A quiet promenade walk after the service is a nice reset before lunch.
Sat Nov 22
Christmas on the Peninsula
Music, markets and family activities across Uptown and the Community Centre. Park once and walk between venues. Do your morning strength session at Sandcastle, then head over for carols and crafts.
Sat Nov 22 to Sun Nov 23
Surrey Tree Lighting Festival
Two days of live music, food trucks and activities at Surrey Civic Plaza. It is busy. Use transit if possible. If you lift the day before, treat this as an easy step day and enjoy the lights.
Sat Nov 29
Bright Walk in White Rock
Light installations and the big tree kick off by the waterfront. Go at dusk for the best photos. Do a comfortable loop from Memorial Park to the Pier and back for an easy one thousand to two thousand steps.
Sun Nov 30
Surrey Santa Parade of Lights
Floats covered in lights roll through Cloverdale in the evening. Consider bringing a non perishable donation. Stand on the east side of 176 Street if you want a quick exit.
December
Sat Nov 15 to Mon Dec 22
White Rock Museum Christmas Craft Market
Local makers with gifts you will not find in big box stores. Plan a quick morning workout first and arrive near opening for easier parking. Warm layers make the walk between the museum and beachfront comfortable.
All December
Pier Lights and Bright Walk
Holiday lighting along the promenade and at Memorial Park. Great place to hit five to ten thousand steps while catching up with friends. If it is chilly, wear a light beanie and gloves.
Late December
Holiday Skating at Centennial Arena
Extra themed skates and extended public sessions appear on the city schedule. It is a fun way to keep moving during family visits. For a full day, skate first then stop by Sandcastle for a sauna to warm up.
Build your personal cold season plan
- Two strength days. Keep the same core lifts four to six weeks and progress slowly. Classes
- One to two conditioning days. Afterburn HIIT in club or a twenty to thirty minute interval circuit. On clear days, stair repeats at 1001 Steps
- One mobility or recovery session. Deep Breathe Yoga, Restore and Perform or a long promenade walk. Add ten to fifteen minutes in the Infrared Saunas
- Optional play day. Book a squash court or head to a family skate.
FAQ
Can I try Sandcastle before I join
Yes. Use the Free 3 Day Trial. Locals only. Conditions may apply.
Do you offer day passes
Yes. Guest passes are available at reception. See the FAQ for current pricing.
Are you open 24 hours
Yes. Train when it suits your schedule.
Inside Sandcastle Fitness in White Rock. Your home base for strength, classes and recovery.