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100 things to do while you’re here With festivals, arts, golf and more, Delta offers plenty of options to keep visitors busy In the southwest corner of mainland Canada lies Delta, a jewel of a community that’s home to a host of interesting places. We’ve listed 100 of them in this guide and although you’re unlikely to get to them all, you’ll certainly have fun trying.
Festivals & special events 1. Shrine Barbecue – On Sunday, June 6, sink your teeth into a juicy salmon steak at the Tsawwassen Shrine Club’s 41st annual salmon barbecue. The grill heats up at noon and continues until 5:30 p.m. at Ladner Harbour Park. Access the park via the 5100-block of River Road. Proceeds from the event go to Shrine charities. 2. Ladner Village Market – Spend a sunny Sunday afternoon at the Ladner Village Market on 48th Avenue. The market will be held on the second and fourth Sunday of the summer months, beginning in June. Dates in 2010 are: June 13 and 27, July 11 and 25, Aug. 8 and 22 and Sept. 12. Shop at more than 140 vendors for fresh produce, pottery and other 3
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crafts, clothing and original artwork or simply sit with a cup of coffee taking in the atmosphere. 3. North Delta Family Day – Set for Sunday, June 27, this uniquely Delta experience includes a parade from Sungod Recreation Centre to North Delta Community Park. At the park, enjoy a barbecue, live performances and more. 4. Canada Day – The Tsawwassen-Boundary Bay Lions celebrate Canada Day at Diefenbaker Park in Tsawwassen. Enjoy a hot dog and a piece of cake under the July 1 sunshine. There will be games for the kids and plenty of patriotic entertainment. Canada Day parties will also be held at the Delta Museum and Archives and at Kirkland House on Ladner’s Arthur Drive. 5. South Delta Jazz Festival – The seventh annual South Delta Jazz Festival is a weeklong event from July 6 to 10 featuring various concerts for the public at a handful of local venues. Visit www. southdeltajazzfestival.com for details. 6. Tour de Delta – World class cycling competition comes to all three Delta communities from July 9 to 11. The Tour de Delta is made up of three events: the MK Delta Prologue in North Delta on MAY 2010
The Tour de Delta, made up of three different races, attracts high level competition for three days in July. July 9, an evening criterium in Ladner Village on July 10 and a road race that culminates in Tsawwassen on July 11. 7. International Bog Day – The Burns Bog Conservation Society will celebrate the event on July 10 and 25 with bog tours, entertainment and environmental exhibits. The address is 10388 Nordel Court. Call 604-572-0373 for more information. 8. Tsawwassen Sun Festival – This year’s Sun Festival begins on July 31 and continues all long weekend. The annual fair features stage entertainment, a marketplace and more. There will be activities in Winskill Park and a colourful parade along 56th Street. MAY 2010
9. Ladner Village Quilt Walk and Classic Car Show – The annual summer festival takes place on Sunday, Aug. 15. You can check out a wide variety of classic automobiles and different types of quilts during a casual stroll through scenic downtown Ladner. 10. Tsawwassen Outdoor Movie Nights - The hugely popular series is back for three Saturday evenings this summer. Hosted by the Business Improvement Association of Tsawwassen, the free outdoor screenings will be at Diefenbaker Park on July 24 and Aug. 7 and at the Town Centre Mall on Aug. 21. Prior to the movies, there will be a mini festival with games, activities, food and more. 3
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11. Ladner May Days – The annual community celebration, now in its 114th year, turns Memorial Park into a party zone during the last weekend in May. May Days features midway rides, stage entertainment, a colourful parade through Ladner Village and much more.
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12. Ladner Bandfest – The sixth annual event, set for June 12 and 13 at Memorial Park, will feature a record 20 adult concert bands, including ones from Vancouver Island and Washington state. Performances will continue through to 6 p.m. both days.
Ladner Bandfest features numerous adult concert bands.
13. Boundary Bay Airshow – The sixth annual airshow at Boundary Bay Airport is set for Saturday, June 19. The free event features aerobatic displays, exhibits and vendors. 14. Polar Bear Swim – A New Year’s Day tradition sees brave souls splash into the frigid water of Boundary Bay at Centennial Beach. With entertainment and a roaring bonfire on shore, swimmers dash out of the water as quickly as they go in. 15. Car boot sales – Held at the Centennial Beach parking lot twice a month on Saturdays from June to Septem-
ber, this British-style group garage sale has turned into a popular summer event in South Delta. Dates for 2010 include June 12 and 26, July 10 and 24, Aug. 14 and 28 and Sept. 11 and 25. 16. Concerts in the park – Seven local bands will perform at Memorial Park, municipal hall, Diefenbaker Park, Sunshine Hills Park and Social Heart Plaza throughout July and into early August. 17. Sunday car lot at Town Centre Mall – Looking for a new ride? The Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club, in co-operation with Century Group, provide space at the mall on Sundays for people to sell their used cars.
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Golfing 18. Cove Links - The ninehole layout is just south of the Fraser River in the Marina Garden Estates area of Ladner. It poses significant challenges for an executive course of 1,800 yards. The par 29 layout includes a few 200yard par 3s and several water hazards. 19. Point Roberts Golf & Country Club - The 18-hole course opened in 2001 in the quiet American peninsula. Ranging from 5,144 to 6,868 yards, depending on the tees, the course is cut through the forest on the edge of the ocean.
20. King’s Links - The semiprivate course is at the foot of 72nd Street in East Ladner. The links-style layout, which offers great views of Boundary Bay, plays from five sets of tees, ranging from 5,377 to 6,865 yards. 21. Tsawwassen Golf and Country Club - Situated just south of Highway 17, it’s a tournament hot spot. The par 65, 4,276-yard course is tough enough for experienced players, yet beginners won’t be overwhelmed. The course features a pro shop, driving range, lounge, coffee shop and banquet facilities. A new nine-hole course is expected to open in August while the
original 18-hole course undergoes upgrades. 22. Delta Golf Course - It’s on the edge of the municipality’s agricultural base in East Delta. The par 67, 4,933yard course has enough Cove Links has a par 29 layout. difficult holes to keep low 23. Sunshine Woods - Adjahandicappers honest, but cent to Highway 91, the par 3 the wide-open fairways course is practical for all ages make it accommodating for and can be completed in novice players. Delta offers under three hours. There is a a licenced coffee shop and a driving range and a snack bar. driving range is located next door.
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Attractions 24. Ladner Leisure Centre – Located in the civic precinct, the complex consists of pool, complete with sauna, swirl, waterslide, toddler area and aquatic climbing wall. There’s also an arena, 2,800-squarefoot weight room, new fitness studio, multi-purpose rooms and a concession. 25. Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre – In Tsawwassen’s Winskill Park, the centre features a family-oriented pool, full fitness facility and fitness studio. Outside there’s a children’s playground and many ball fields.
26. Splashdown Waterpark – The aquatic amusement park just north of the Tsawwassen ferry terminal consists of advanced and intermediate body slides, Big Jim’s River Run, a ramp slide, tube slides, a children’s slide and a splash park. Splashdown also boasts a hot tub, concessions, an arcade and barbecue rentals. It’s open from late May until
Dive in for a swim, hit the weight room or go for a skate at the Ladner Leisure Centre.
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29. Sungod Recreation Centre – Five pools, sauna, steam room, arena, weight room, aerobic studio, gymnasium, meeting rooms and physiotherapy clinic make up this busy facility in North Delta.
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27. F440 Racing Challenge – Shouting distance from Splashdown is the F440 Racing Challenge that features a variety of go karts for the entire family. 28. Delta Museum and Archives – Housed in an almost century-old building on Delta
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30. Libraries – Internet access as well as wireless access to library catalogues are available at Delta’s libraries: the George Mackie Library in North Delta, the Ladner Pioneer Library and the Tsawwassen Library. Open seven days a week, visit www.fvrl. bc.ca for more information. 31. Ladner Outdoor Pool – Splash around under the summer sun in this civic-run pool that features a diving board and concession stand. 32. OWL – The Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned birds. Located just west of the Boundary Bay Airport, OWL opens its doors to tours every weekend.
winery specializes in wines made from fruit, everything from strawberries to black currants, grown right on the farm. It also features a picnic area, tasting room and a gift store complete with gourmet cheese, jellies and syrups. 34. Tsawwassen Paintball – With countless buildings, bunkers and obstacles, the field at Tsawwassen Paintball can accommodate any size group in a number of different games and scenarios. Located near the ferry terminal, the facility boasts quality rental gear and experienced staff.
33. Westham Island Estate Winery – A must-visit when on Westham Island, the
35. SilverCity Riverport – Although Delta isn’t home to a movie theatre, it’s only a short drive through the George Massey Tunnel into Richmond to find SilverCity Riverport. It features 19 screens, including IMAX and RealD 3D, a food court and small arcade.
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36. Vancouver Giants – The Western Hockey League team, winners of the 2007 Memorial Cup, is based out of the Ladner Leisure Centre, holding practices and training sessions throughout the season. Every August, the club holds its training camp in Ladner, providing the public a glimpse of tomorrow’s NHLers through practices, scrimmages and exhibition games. 37. Wellbrook Winery – Located in East Delta, Terry Bremner’s winery features a turn-of-the-century atmosphere thanks to its Old Grainery Store and 55-acre heritage farm. Wellbrook
38. Boundary Bay Regional Park – The park is a hub of ornithological activity, particularly in spring. Take a quiet walk on the dike or kick Centennial Beach is a picturesque destina- off your shoes and skip along tion. the sandy beach shoreline. The offers free wine and juice park also boasts a number of tasting and hosts Summerwalking trails. Find them by fest (July 17), which includes taking the dike from either a classic car and motorcycle show and blueberry bake-off. the bottom of 12th Avenue or Centennial Beach. Visit www.wellbrookwinery. com for more information. 39. Centennial Beach – In Parks and beaches Boundary Bay Regional Park, the sandy beach offers ac-
cess to the warm waters of Boundary Bay. The park also has picnic facilities, playground, ball diamonds, a concession stand and nature trails. 40. Deas Island Regional Park – On the banks of the Fraser River in Ladner, the park has a number of picturesque walking trails and picnic spots. 41. Kinsmen Water Park – Located in Ladner’s Memorial Park, the water spray area gets kids soaked in a variety of ways. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, from Victoria Day in May until Labour Day.
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42. Tsawwassen Skate Park – Skateboarders will have to make do with the jumps and rails of the Tsawwassen Skate Park, adjacent to the South Delta Recreation Centre, while the Ladner one is out of commission due to construction of a sports centre.
north of the Point Roberts border crossing at the corner of 56th Street and 1st Avenue in Tsawwassen, the park, a former gravel pit, has extensive landscaping, walkways, a manmade waterfall and pond, picnic area and two playgrounds.
43. Fred Gingell Park – Located in the 200-block of English Bluff Road, this park named after the late Delta South MLA provides outstanding views of the Strait of Georgia, Gulf Islands, ferry terminal and superport. Stairs take you to Tsawwassen Beach below.
45. Beach Grove Park – Adjacent to Beach Grove Elementary, the park boasts tennis courts, a playground and trails. It’s also near the Boundary Bay dike, making it a favourite spot to begin a walk.
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46. Ladner Harbour Park – Accessible via a one-lane bridge off River Road just
Fred Gingell Park offers up some nice views. east of Ladner Village, the park attracts many visitors with its large picnic area, trails, new play equipment and a view of the working harbour. 47. Paterson Park - The
entrance to Ladner is the site of a now-closed, century-old harness racetrack. The hub of racing activity until the 1960s, the half-mile track is now frequented by those of the two-legged variety out for a walk or jog.
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Club. The park’s ball diamonds, sports fields and playgrounds keep it busy year-round.
The Ladner Tennis Club calls Hawthorne Park home. 48. Hawthorne Park – Resurfaced and lighted tennis courts make this central Ladner park a hit with the ball and racquet set and home to the Ladner Tennis
49. Ladner Lions Park – An extensive playground, picnic tables, grassy areas and Chilukthan Slough make this park in the heart of Ladner a hit with youngsters.
50. McKitrick Park – Surrounding the Sungod Recreation Centre in North Delta, the park has a running trail
pathway, picnic tables and is home to McKitrick Garden. The garden is a charming little oasis of native and some non-native plantings ringed by several pathways. Gardeners will enjoy picking up ideas for configurations for their own gardens. 51. Watershed Park – Watershed Park is Delta’s largest parcel of park reserve. The 153-hectare (375-acre) forested park reserve is dominated by a second growth coniferous forest and is situated on a large artesian water supply. Eleven kilometres of trails wind their way through the park for cycling, walking, jog-
ging, horseback riding and nature appreciation.
Boating 52. Ferry Road boat launch – Public boat launching facilities for the Fraser River are available adjacent to Captain’s Cove Marina at the northern end of Ferry Road. 53. Wellington Point Park – The park offers magnificent vistas along the south arm of the Fraser River. Located in the 3600-block of River Road West, its pier provides opportunities for anglers, while its boat launch allows access to the river.
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54. Kaymaran Adventure Tours - Kaymaran offers kayaking and a variety of other eco tourism activities in the beautiful marshes and estuaries of the lower Fraser River. The sheltered waters and pleasant climate provide year round enjoyment for adventurers of all ages. 55. Waterskiing/rowing in Deas Slough - A popular spot for rowers and wake boarders, the slough is located just north of Ladner. The Delta Deas Rowing Club also holds practices and several regattas in the area.
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58. George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary - The 850-acre sanctuary is located 10 kilometres west of Ladner on Westham Island. Managed by the B.C. Waterfowl Society, over 280 species have been sighted at the marshland reserve. A yearly highlight is the arrival in November of thousands of Wrangel Island snow geese. 59. Boundary Bay dike - All dikes, particularly along Boundary Bay at the foot of 64th and 72nd streets on the edge of the municipality’s sprawling farm fields, are great places to view eagles, hawks and owls. They also provide great walking and biking trails. MAY 2010
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60. Boundary Bay Earthwise Garden – Located at the corner of Boundary Bay Road and 3rd Avenue in Tsawwassen, the one-acre garden promotes environmental awareness through public education and community involvement. Tours, workshops, allotment plots, events and volunteer programs are offered through the garden. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily for self-guided tours.
– Those orange orbs are a common sight in local farm fields as summer gives way to fall. Most pumpkins are harvested and sold in bulk, but there are a few farms that welcome the public with Upick patches. 64. Ladner Leisure Centre bunnies – Shhh, they’re not supposed to be there, and you’re told not to feed them, but somehow rabbits continue to make the grounds of the leisure centre and adjacent parts of the civic precinct their home. Dozens and dozens of furry creatures can be found on the grass and in the bushes surrounding the complex. 05223546
61. Millennium Trail – Opened a decade ago and extended more recently, the trail connects the Captain’s Cove area of Ladner with Deas Island Regional Park. It’s a favourite with walkers,
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Tsawwassen is home to a B.C. Ferries terminal.
65. Tsawwassen ferry terminal – B.C. Ferries’ Tsawwassen terminal is the main port of entry for traffic to Vancouver Island. The terminal is situated at the end of Highway 17 at the western edge of Tsawwassen. It is also the only access point from the mainland to the Gulf Islands. The majority of sailings out of Tsawwassen are to Swartz Bay outside Victoria. There are also numerous sailings to Nanaimo on central Vancouver Island via the MidIsland Express. 66. Ladner Harbour – Located at the end of McNeeley’s Way, it’s approximately one kilometre west of Ladner Harbour Park. Moorage and electrical services are available for pleasure crafts on a permanent or temporary basis. 67. Boundary Bay Airport – Thanks to a number of flight schools on site, Boundary Bay is the fifth busiest airport in Canada. Built as a training centre during the Second World War, the East Ladner airport is now home to many 13
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corporate and private aircraft and boasts a new terminal with restaurant. 68. Delta Visitor Centre – Operated by the Delta Chamber of Commerce, the centre’s certified tourism counsellors provide a helpful hand to visitors year-round. They dispense valuable advice on stays in Delta, Greater Vancouver, Whistler, Vancouver Island and other B.C. destinations. The centre is located near the junction of highways 17 and 99 in Ladner. 69. Westham Island Bridge – The oldest swing bridge still operating in B.C. celebrated a century of service earlier this year. The single-lane truss bridge over Canoe Pass, which connects Westham Island to the mainland, officially opened back on March 29, 1910.
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75. Trenant Park Square – Anchored by Safeway and London Drugs, this Ladner Trunk Road strip mall boasts many chain stores as well as local shops and services.
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71. Town Centre Mall – Over 40 shops and services are housed in South Delta’s only indoor mall. The mall plays host to many seasonal events and is also home to Rotary Square. 72. Bayside Village – Anchored by the 46,000-squarefoot Safeway store, the largest retailer in Tsawwassen, Bayside Village features a unique gift shop, restaurants and even a spa. 73. Tsawwassen Shopping Centre – Hungry? There are a
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78. TFN artisans – QwayAathia Grann’s Native Art Gallery is located in Tsawwassen. Carvings, gold and silver jewelry, clothing, pottery, baskets, blankets, moccasins, beadwork, original paintings and limited edition prints can be found at this longhouse gallery. 79. Unforgettable Gifts – About seventy five per cent of a huge selection of mer-
chandise this Tsawwassen gift shop offers is Canadianmade. 80. The Upstart Crow – An eclectic art store in the heart of Ladner Village, its products range from pottery, gorgeous silver and gemstone jewelry, organic lotions, soy-based candles and more. Classes and workshops are held in a studio at the back of the store. 81. Dragonfly Gallery – The Ladner gallery is billed as “the home of treasures you never thought you needed until the instant you saw them.” It features furniture, collectibles, art and more.
Artists set up shop outdoors along 48th Avenue in Ladner during Art in the Village.
Arts 82. Art in the Village – Held in the summer every other Saturday along 48th Avenue
in Ladner Village, this event has artists working out in the open and free to chat with passersby. Dates for 2010 include: June 19, July 3 and 17 and Aug. 14 and 28.
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77. Ladner Harbour Centre – At the corner of Elliott and Bridge streets, the outdoor mall is anchored by Budget Foods. It’s also home to a drug store, ice cream shop, liquor store and more.
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83. Kiwanis Longhouse for the Visual Arts – Also sometimes referred to as the Tsawwassen Longhouse Gallery, this facility is home to the South Delta Artists’ Guild. The non-profit group holds monthly exhibits and offers workshops and drop-in sessions. 84. Arts Corner at Ladner Library – The Ladner Pioneer Library doesn’t just have books and magazines. A corner of the building is home to artwork from locals with different shows on display on a rotating basis. 85. Tsawwassen Arts Centre – Plays, art exhibits, painting
by recent awards from the Zagat Guide and the Forbes Travel Guide.
sales and other performances are hosted at this Delta Arts Council facility. The Sidekick Players Club, which recently moved into the centre, will present a one-act play festival in June. 86. KinVillage – Home to the Bay Area Gourmet café and a clothing boutique, this Tsawwassen seniors centre hosts events like monthly social dances, an annual Polynesia/ Pacific Rim festival and movie nights.
Dining 87. La Belle Auberge – Internationally renowned chef Bruno Marti opened
88. Beers on the Patio – There’s not much better on a sunny day Bruno Marti runs Ladner’s La Belle Auberge. than hoisting a cold one on a picturesque patio. Ladner offers several this French restaurant in a riverfront options for such heritage home on Ladner’s an activity, including Speed’s 48th Avenue 30 years ago. Pub, the RiverHouse RestauDespite being off the beaten rant and Pub, Captain’s Cove path, it’s become one of the Marina and Pub, and Shartop restaurants in the Lower key’s Seafood Bar and Grille. Mainland as was evidenced
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branches – Ladner and Tsawwassen each have branches of the Royal Canadian Legion. They host various musical acts, meat draws and special events. Visit www. rcl61.com and www.tsawwassenlegion.com.
Enjoy a cup of joe at Petra’s. 89. Petra’s Arts Kafe – This popular local coffee shop in the Tsawwassen Shopping Centre has the added twist of painting your own ceramics. Its wide selection of ceramics allows visitors to create their own souvenirs. 90. Royal Canadian Legion
Accomodation 91. River Run Cottages – This unique River Road West B&B features one floating cottage and three waterfront cottages. They have private garden decks
with mountain views, woodburning stoves and soaker tubs. Other features include free use of bikes, kayak and a gourmet breakfast delivered to your cottage. 92. Parkcanada RV Park – Just minutes from the ferry terminal in Tsawwassen and adjacent to Splashdown waterpark, the park-like setting caters to a wide range of visitors. It can accommodate everything from a tent to a large motorhome.
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is the geographical anomaly of Point Roberts, Washington. This area, while part of the continental United States, is only reachable by land through Canada via a border crossing at the foot of 56th Street. 94. Point Roberts Marina – This marina provides easy access to the San Juan Islands in the United States and the Gulf Islands in Canada as well as Vancouver, Victoria and other ports of call. With concrete floats, a fuel dock and a marina club for members, the facility is used by mariners for fishing, whale-watching or just sailing. 05162933
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96. Lighthouse Park – This Point Roberts park has become known as one of the best places to view killer whales from land. In summer, members of the three pods frequently pass close by these shores, offering a thrilling glimpse of these endangered creatures. Park visitors also relax by the beach, picnic in the shade of boardwalk shelters, go fishing, dig clams or stay in the campground.
ing, skimboarding and many other activities. When the tide comes in, the warm water is great for swimming. 98. South Beach House – A Point Roberts favourite, this restaurant allows diners to sit on the lawn, bordered by a beautiful flower garden, and overlook the ocean where there’s a chance of seeing a pod of killer whales and, at the very least, sailboats go by. 99. Kiniski’s Reef Tavern – An institution in Point Roberts, Kiniski’s is right on the ocean and its patio is the best place for watching a sunset. The casual atmosphere is complemented by the best barbecue burgers and a wide selection of draft beers.
97. Maple Beach – Located on the east side of Point Roberts at the end of Roosevelt Way, it’s immediately south of Tsawwassen’s Centennial Beach. At low tide the sand bar stretches out a mile, allowing for sandcastle build-
100. Lily Point – Located at the southeast corner of Point Roberts, Lily Point sits at the intersection of Boundary Bay and Georgia Strait. The Whatcom Land Trust recently acquired this ecologically sensitive and diverse property that’s a great place to see abundant wildlife such as bald eagles and great blue herons.
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95. Fourth of July – Point Roberts, the tiny U.S. peninsula immediately south of Tsawwassen, celebrates American independence with a pancake breakfast, parade and other festivities. Oscarnominated visual effects master Robert Habros, known for his work on District 9, will be the grand marshal of the parade, which will have an Academy Awards theme.
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