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• Hawk Alumni, Super Fans & the Mamas • VIP Golf 12 Hole Golf Tournament • Grand Parade • Fun Run • KidZone “Training Camp” • Waterslides Party • 12s Group Photo • Special Pre-Season Hawk game & VIP Banquet • Beast Bus & Stage • Bands & DJs • Beer Garden, Vendors, & MORE!

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• Over 150 wines from up to 55 Pacific Northwest Wineries • Medal-winning wines from an earlier judged competition

• Specially prepared wine-friendly passed appetizers • Small plates from Whatcom County restaurants including Cosmos Bistro, Twin Sisters Brewing Co., 9Restaurant, B-Town Kitchen & Raw Bar, Acme Ice Cream, McKay’s Taphouse & Pizzeria, Packers Kitchen & Bar, Leader Block Wine Co. & Eatery

• Silent auction items including an instant wine cellar • Order table for post-festival wine purchases

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www.BellinghamNorthwestWineFestival.com Net proceeds to benefit the Make.Shift Project & the Alzheimer’s Association - Team Joy.

Sponsored in part by generous Tourism Promotion Grants from Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham.

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12. Port Townsend 18. Whidbey Island 24. Anacortes 29. San Juan Island 32. Lopez Island 33. Orcas Island 34. La Conner 38. Mount Vernon 40. Burlington 42. Bow, Chuckanut & Edison 46. Fairhaven 48. Bellingham 56. Lummi Island 68. Birch Bay 76. Blaine 95. Point Roberts

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8. Best Biking Trails 17. Recreational Rentals 28. Camping in the Salish Sea 44. Transportation 54. Farmers Markets 56. Museums 62. Paddle to Lummi 65. Events 74. Tides 82. Tall Ships 84. Romantic Beaches 85. Crossing the Border 94. Golf Courses

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ere at Waterside, we want you to experience the very best the Pacific Northwest has to offer, which is why we are directing you to a collection of Waterside towns from Steveston, B.C. down to Port Townsend, Washington.

Maybe you’re a born explorer, or maybe you’re just now awaking to the adventures around you. Regardless, you’ve found yourself in our seaside neck of the woods, and adventure is about to find you. Prepare to lose yourself in evergreen forests and on long stretches of sandy beaches. It is here in our Waterside towns that you will find history, nature and something new to explore around every corner.

More shades of blue than you’ve ever seen before are just short jaunts off of the highway or a ferry ride away. Loosen your itinerary, let the timelines go and just start exploring. Waterside has been waiting for you, so let it hand you an adventure. Welcome to Waterside.

More info on events and coastal communities at watersidenw.com.

SCAVENGER HUNT CONTEST Connect with Waterside on Instagram

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n each Waterside community section, you will find a photo of a landmark.

Your job is to find those landmarks and take a photo of you with it, while holding a current copy of Waterside Magazine. Your face and Waterside must be visible in the photo, but it does not have to be a selfie style photo. Post the photo on Instagram, tag it @watersidenw and use the hashtag #watersidenw.

Those participants who submit the most photos of the different Waterside community landmarks will be entered to win one of two grand prizes.

The grand prizes are Sunset Canopy Climbs for two people each at AdventureTerra on Whidbey Island. No experience necessary. Runners up will receive a Waterside t-shirt!

The contest ends August 15, 2019, so go experience Waterside this summer!

We want to hear from you on social media!

Like us on facebook, follow us on Instagram and tag @watersidenw in your adventure photos. We want to see our waterside communities through your lens.

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iking is a popular Waterside pastime for good reason. Towns are full of bike trails for both the whole family and experienced riders. Here are some highlights to pedal through this summer.

Surrey, home to CRESCENT BEACH, is an amazing place to bike. Download the “My Surrey” app for the latest bike route updates. Riding from Crescent Beach to White Rock or vice-versa for lunch will be sure to build up your appetite.

BIRCH BAY STATE PARK is a great place to bike along the water front. Bike into town and stop at the C shop. Take a break from the ride for a swim or a brief clam dig. Birch Bay State Park is full of activities for the whole family. For more information, go to parks.state.wa.us/170/Birch-Bay. SOUTH BAY TRAIL stretches from downtown Bellingham through beautiful Boulevard Park, across the Taylor Dock and into Fairhaven. It is a veritable tour of the beauty of Bellingham and Fairhaven. It is a family friendly ride lending itself to breaks for park time and light shopping. You will also begin and end in centers full of eateries, shops and activities for the whole family. For a map of this trail, visit cob.org/documents/parks/parks-trails/trailguide/south_bay.pdf.

THE LAKE PADDEN LOOP is a popular bike route in Bellingham. The trails are often full of hikers, bikers and dogs enjoying the lake. This trail will take you on a leisurely journey around Lake Padden. Bring kayaks or rent

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a paddleboard as a welcome change of pace after a fun ride around the lake. This trail is definitely doable for any children who might be in tow, and the landscape makes for natural break times to enjoy the view of the woods and water. For a map of this trail, visit cob.org/documents/parks/ parks-trails/trail-guide/lake_padden.pdf.

The trails in LITTLE MOUNTAIN PARK in Mount Vernon are 6.5 miles of biking trails and 1.4 miles of road that will prove a faster and smoother ride up the hill. This is a good place to introduce yourself to mountain biking, as the trails are best suited for beginner to intermediate riders.

For more information, go to mountvernonchamber.com/ visitors/play/biking.

OLYMPIC DISCOVER TRAIL EAST in Port Townsend is a waterfront trail you won’t regret cruising on. The trailhead is a waterfront experience that will lead you into a 7.3-mile trail through trees and natural beauty, which runs parallel at times to State Route 20. More information can be found at olympicdiscoverytrail.org.

For a more challenging island ride, try MOUNT CONSTITUTION on Orcas Island. It will prove both exhausting and well worth the view. Mount Constitution is the highest point in the San Juan Islands. At the crest you will find a stone tower replica of a 12th century Russian watchtower.

From the tower, the 360-degree view is extraordinary. For more information, visit moranstatepark.com/mount-constitution.

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ake one-part salt air, one-part Victorian architecture and two-parts festival and mix it all up with a wooden paddle and what do you have?

You have Port Townsend, the furthest stop on your Waterside 2019 tour. Be careful, though, many people have come for the weekend and stayed for a lifetime, giving up high paying city jobs to tend bar and tinker with wooden boats. PT is that compelling.

This port town on the eastern edge of the Olympic Peninsula was once destined to be a regional hub on the level of Seattle or Vancouver, and for good reason; in 1887, it was Puget Sound’s only customs port of entry. As recessions killed plans to extend the railroad to Port Townsend, those big city dreams never materialized, and the town wilted in the early 1900s.

Today, Port Townsend’s renaissance is in full swing and its name evokes wooden boats, historic buildings, music and art festivals and proximity to nature.

Port Townsend is easily visited without a car by walking on the Coupeville Ferry from Whidbey Island. However, bring a car or bicycle for easy access to nearby Fort Worden and Port Townsend historical state parks, which were built

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in the 1800s to protect settlers and the entrance to Puget Sound. History buffs will love the dirigible airship hanger and the 100 historic structures still extant while beach lovers and romantics will appreciate the beach and Port Wilson Lighthouse. To visit the ancient rainforests and glacier-clad peaks of Olympic National Park, you’ll definitely need a car as those beauties are a little farther from town.

The downtown is fit for a day or weekend of exploring, with shops and restaurants to see and enjoy by day and music and entertainment by night. Downtown Port Townsend offers a busy schedule of summer festivals and entertainment. From art walks to the annual steampunk hootenanny to the old-fashioned Fourth of July at Fort Worden to the annual Jefferson County Fair to Concerts on the Dock to the Uptown Street Fair to … well, the list goes on and on. One can’t-miss event is the Northwest Maritime Center’s annual Wooden Boat Festival, held this year September 6–8. This

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Jefferson County Historical Society conducts downtown walking tours on weekends between June and September. The tours take you inside Port Townsend’s rough past. Like many seaports, it was packed with dozens of brothels and taverns where unlucky souls were shanghaied. Inquire about tours at the museum.

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After passing by restaurants serving local shellfish, stroll to the east end of Water Street to the public pedestrian pier at the end of town. Here, you’ll find pockets of natural beach and the Northwest Maritime Center, a hub for marine craftspeople. Here and at the surrounding businesses, you can see kayaks being built, wooden boats under repair and sail makers plying their trade. Don’t miss a short trail along the beach, which starts at the end of Hudson Street and has views toward Mt. Baker and the Cascades.

Venture north from Water Street a few blocks to the top of the hill and you’ll find “Uptown,” another lively but small retail district with a bakery, pub and a few restaurants, as well as the Port Townsend Saturday Market, which runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays from April to mid-December.

Late 1800s Victorian houses dot the hill between uptown and downtown. To find these restored gems, which include some three-story showpieces complete with balconies, bay windows, turrets and ornate trim, just walk uphill from Water Street.

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Recreational Rentals A dventures in Washington sometimes require gear. From bikes to kayaks to paddleboards, these shops provide everything you will need to get the most out of your waterside summer.

WHIDBEY ISLAND Bayview Bicycles Hybrid bike and electric bike rentals 5603 Bayview Road, Langley 360/331-7980 bayviewbikes.com

Whidbey Island Kayaking Company Kayak rentals 201 Wharf Street, Langley 360/221-0229 whidbeyislandkayaking.com

ANACORTES Blue Otter Outfitters Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards 2009 Skyline Way 360/488-4247 blueotter.com

Skagit Cycle Center Hybrid bike rentals 1620 Commercial Avenue 360/588-8776 skagitcyclecenter.com

SAN JUAN ISLAND Discovery Adventure Tours Bike rentals 260 Spring Street, Friday Harbor 360/378-2559 discoveryadventuretours.com

Island Bicycles Mountain, hybrid and road bike rentals Roche Harbor 360/298-2472 islandbicycles.com

Meat Machine Cycles Bicycles delivered to you 22 Web Street, Friday Harbor 360/370-5673 meatmachinebicycles.com

San Juan Kayak Expeditions Double kayak rentals 275 A Street, Friday Harbor 360/378-4436 sanjuankayak.com

San Juan Outfitters Bike rentals and kayaking and whale watching tours 248 Reuben Memorial Drive, Friday Harbor 360/378-1962 sanjuanislandoutfitters.com

Sea Quest Kayak Expeditions Kayak rentals and tours 2 Front Street, Friday Harbor 360/378-5767 sea-quest-kayak.com

LOPEZ ISLAND Lopez Kayak Bike and kayak rentals 2820 Fisherman Bay Road 360/468-2847 lopezkayaks.com

Outdoor Adventures Kayak and bike rentals 521 Bakerview Road 425/883-9039 outdooradventurecenter.com

Village Cycles Hybrid, performance, island and electric bike rentals 214 Lopez Road 360/468-4013 villagecycles.net

ORCAS ISLAND Orcas Boat Rentals Powerboat rentals 5164 Deer Harbor Road, Deer Harbor 360/376-5989 orcasboatrentals.com

Orcas Island Kayaks 1945 Obstruction Pass Road, Olga 360/376-2427 orcasislandkayaks.com

Outer Island Expeditions Kayak and canoe rentals 54 Hunt Road, Eastsound 360/376-3711 outerislandx.com

Wildlife Cycles Mountain and hybrid bike rentals 350 N Beach Road 360/376-4708 wildlifecycles.com

LA CONNER Tulip Country Bike Tours Bike rentals and tours 13391 Avon Allen Road 360/424-7461 countrycycling.com

FAIRHAVEN Community Boating Center Rent kayaks, paddle boards, rowboats and sailboats 555 Harris Avenue 360/714-8891 boatingcenter.org

Fairhaven Bicycles Mountain and road bike rentals 1108 11th Street 360/733-4433 fairhavenbicycles.com

BELLINGHAM Jack’s Bicycle Center Mountain, electric and comfort bike rentals 1907 Iowa Street 360/733-1955 jacksbicyclecenter.com

KitePaddleSurf Paddle board and kiteboarding rentals and lessons 2620 N Harbor Loop Drive #18 360/775-2741 kitepaddlesurf.com

LFS Marine Outdoor Sit-on and sit-in kayaks for rent 851 Coho Way 800/426-8860 lfsmarineoutdoor.com

Yeager’s Sporting Goods Kayak, canoe and SUP rentals 3101 Northwest Avenue 370/733-1080 yeagerssportinggoods.com

BIRCH BAY/BLAINE Semiahmoo Resort Beach Activities Center Bikes, kayaks, paddleboards 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway 855/917-3767 Semiahmoo.com

SOUTH SURREY/ WHITE ROCK Dabid Dreves Kayaking Kayak rentals and lessons Kayaks rented out of White Rock West Beach 604/318-4019 kayakcourses.ca

Feral Boardsports Paddle board, kayak, kiteboard, wakeboard and skimboard rentals and lessons 15626 Marine Drive 778/986-1981 feral1.com

STEVESTON Village Bikes Mountain, comfort, hybrid and cruiser bike rentals 3891 Moncton Street 604/274-3865 village-bikes.ca

LADNER Kaymaran Adventure Tours Bicycle, kayak, canoe and pedal boat rentals 4924 Chisholm Street 604/946-7507 kaymarantours.com

TSAWWASSEN Stoked eBike Rentals Electric bike rentals #101 – 1524 56th Street 604/961-9046 stokedebikerentals.com

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ten to the collective chirp from some of the 155 species of birds inhabiting the island. Keep an eye on the waters to catch a glimpse of harbor seals.

Can’t leave just yet? Make reservations and set up camp at one of the park’s 172 tent sites. A two-year construction and restoration project starting in the

spring of 2019 may cause some traffic delays in the park.

Head farther south to Oak Harbor. Named for its distinguishing Garry Oak trees, Oak Harbor is the largest of seven towns on the island. Dating back to the early 1850s, the town is rich with history

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and close to the Naval Air Station, built in 1942, which helped connect the city to the rest of the world. Visitors can visit the PBY Memorial Foundation Naval Heritage Center to view seaplanes, artifacts, a flight simulator and learn more about naval history.

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music, candy and performers and ends with a bang with the night’s fireworks show. Rides, fair food and vendors make it fun for the whole family.

From museums to historic landmarks from World War I and II, history buffs will delight in all the Coupeville town and surroundings have to offer.

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at the 1903 brick-red and white Spanish-style Admiralty Lighthouse.

Visitors will marvel at the sight of the Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens, a 1960s woodland filled with 53 acres of gardens. For $5 admission, and free admission for 16 and younger, visitors can roam the gardens and a forest preserve with over

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Visitors can go back in time at the Fort Casey Historical State Park, a 999-acre marine camping park along 10,810 feet of shoreline. Fort Casey, built in the 1800s, was used as a training facility until the mid-1940s.

Park visitors can explore the original catacomb-like bunkers, an interpretative center and gift shop and gaze

four miles of trails. Hikers and cyclists alike will love the 35-mile long Kettles Trail System, which connects Coupeville with Fort Ebey State Park, located within Ebey’s Landing, a national historical reserve known for its beautiful trails.

Heading down into Langley, stapled near the southern tip of the

Memorial Parade/Picnic – May 25 Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival – Aug 10 & 11 Tour de Whidbey – Aug 17 Whidbey Island Kite Festival – Sept 21 & 22 The Haunting of Coupeville – Events all October Sip ‘n’ Shop On the Cove – Nov 30 Jingle Trail Run – Dec 7 Greening of Coupeville – Dec 7

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VOTED WHIDBEY’S BEST SEAFOOD! island, travelers along the waterfront will find posh boutiques gleaming with art, jewelry, books and clothing.

An art hub is Langley’s claim to fame, with galleries, studios and art walks filling the city. An art walk is held every first Saturday of the month, often offering complimentary wine, hors d’oeuvres and live music.

Summer galleries will focus on local landscapes, glass art, jewelry and table-top sculpture. Langley will be bustling during the Whidbey Island Fair, July 18-21. Fair visitors will experience farm exhibits, animals, live entertainment, a wine garden and eye-popping art on historic farm ground.

Keep exploring the parks or set your eyes on waterside fun; there is something for everyone on Whidbey Island.

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Water surrounds the town, and several pocket parks along Fidalgo Island’s north shore are prime destinations for gazing over gleaming blue water and breathing salt air.

Farther afield on a peninsula on the western edge of the island, Washington Park is a 220-acre park with a beach, boat launch, camping and more.

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companies that all but guarantee seeing at least one of several species of whale. The marina also hosts white tablecloth restaurants, more than 100 berths for guest moorage, repair facilities, fuel docks, complimentary bicycles, and more, all just blocks from downtown.

While the town’s water access is outstanding, the forests surrounding it are just as special. Anacortes Community Forest Lands comprise 2,800 acres of woods, wetlands, lakes and meadows, all within city limits. The rocky dome of Mt. Erie and idyllic Heart Lake are particular woodland gems. Mt. Erie’s sum-

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Downtown, red brick buildings, antique shops, restaurants, marine supply stores and bookshops line Commercial Street. Dining options range from delis and pizzerias to upscale seafood restaurants. Anacortes

also has a surprising nightlife and local music scene that pumps energy onto Commercial Street in the evening hours.

Life-sized murals of characters from Anacortes’ past add splashes of color to the city center. You can stroll past paintings of turnof-the-century luminaries such as Anne and Tommy Thompson, who founded the Anacortes Railway.

The muralist himself, Bill Mitchell, who passed away in 2019, is depicted on O Avenue. Mitchell gave back to the city in many ways, from his ambitious mural project to collecting town history and working to save historic buildings.

Anacortes hosts an array of festivals. The Spring Wine Festival in April, Waterfront Festival in early June and Oyster Run motorcycle rally in September are a few highlights.

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The festival features an organized run, nearly nonstop music performances, and artists and craftspeople displaying sculptures, textile art, jewelry, photography, paintings and more.

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Camping in the Salish Sea Spencer Spit State Park Spencer Spit State Park is a 200-acre marine and camping park on Lopez Island with auto access.

There are 37 standard campsites and seven hiker/ biker sites. The park is ideal for camping, as there are tons of activities readily available, such as crabbing, clamming and saltwater fishing. There is also swimming, diving and plenty of birds and wildlife to observe. The park also sports two miles of hiking trails.

There are nautical amenities, including kayak rentals and moorage for those who come to the park via boat. There are also large private campsites, as well as primitive sites for hikers, bikers and kayakers.

There are two restrooms available, but no showers or hook ups.

Moran State Park Moran State Park is the fourth largest state park in Washington and is located on Orcas Island. Moran advertises miles of trails, which can accommodate both hikers and bikers.

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Many of the campsites at Moran State Park are nestled on the shore of Cascade Lake, and all are close to restrooms and showers. Some sites support RVs. Mountain Lake campground is a more rustic option including primitive toilets and a boat launch for fishing. This campground is close to Mount Constitution.

San Juan County Fairground For RV camping, the San Juan County Fairgrounds are the perfect spot. Located in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, amenities include 8 RV pedestals, water and electric hook ups, restrooms open seasonally and semi-level sites. There are no sewer hook ups, no campfire pits, but self-contained, propane cooking units are allowed. Leashed dogs are welcome.

The campsite is closed to RVs throughout most of August due to county fair preparation and there is no tent camping allowed on site.

Go to visitsanjuans.com/members/san-Juancounty-fairground-camping for more information.

Blind Island Marine State Park Established in 1970, Blind Island Marine State Park has an interesting history. Beginning as a homestead for the John Fox family in the late 1800s, John Fox Jr. lived on the island alone until his death, which occurred around 1960. There is evidence of early farming on the island in the sour apple trees and former freshwater wells. A popular destination for kayakers and those looking for quiet contemplation alike.

There are two campsites on the island. Each campsite has a view of the nearby Shaw and Orcas islands and the channel between them. There are also four primitive campsites on the small island, which is only accessible by boat. The park is a 3-acre marine camping park. Campsites are only available to those who come by human or wind powered vessels, and there is no potable water available on the island. Visitors arriving by motorboat are welcome to enjoy the park for day use.

Posey Island Marine State Park Posey Island Marine State Park became a state park in 1960 and is nestled between Roche Harbor and Pearl Island. Some days the island park is bustling with kayakers and porpoises, but other days one might find themselves having a solo claim to the island. The island is full of meadow grass and yew trees. Lichen and wildflowers are in full bloom during prime camping seasons. Two group campsites can be found on the island with beautiful views.

This is another island that should be approached by man or wind power, as those arriving by motorboat are permitted to use the island for day use, but are not permitted to stay overnight at the campsites.

Posey is a 1-acre marine park and the two group campsites each have a capacity of 8 campers, which is strictly enforced. There is no potable water on the island and visitors are asked to pack out what they pack in.

Lighthouse Marine Park Lighthouse Marine Park is a 21-acre park in Point Roberts where one can often see orcas from the beach. This is a great spot to comb the beach, take in wildlife and look out across the Salish Sea. The campground has 30 sites, group sites and a kitchen shelter near the beach. Tent and RV camping is available.

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The following are some of the premier state and county parks for campers. More information on most of these camp sites if not otherwise specified can be found at parks.state.wa.us.

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After a scenic ride from Anacortes through much of the San Juan Islands, the ferry delivers visitors right to Friday Harbor, the only incorporated city in San Juan County.

Friday Harbor’s historic downtown and setting makes it the cultural capital of the islands. You’ll find sophisticated cuisine, featuring fresh seafood and island-grown organic produce. There’s also pub fare and other simpler options throughout downtown.

Those looking for wine, beer and spirits are in luck, as San Juan has it all. Try out San Juan Island Brewing, San Juan Island Distillery/Westcott Bay Cider and San Juan Winery; they all boast multiple awards.

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galleries, cafes, ice cream and chocolate shops, and everything else you might expect to find in a small town.

It also has a lot you might not expect, including a movie theater built in 1915 and a shop devoted entirely to jerky. Entertaining yourself in Friday Harbor is easy. Rental boats, bikes and mopeds are all available while several whale-watching guides operate out of the harbor. The Whale Museum on First Street is an ode to the endangered local southern resident orca population and was the first orca mu-

seum in the country.

The island’s summertime population of 15,000 is mostly clustered around Friday Harbor. Outside town you’ll find farms, forests, pastures and parks. Country roads weave past little lakes and through valleys, passing fields of organic vegetables, lavender and even an alpaca farm.

At Roche Harbor, visit the historic Hotel de Haro, the state’s oldest continually operating hotel. A yellow brick road made with brick from the island’s original lime kilns runs out

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You’re never far from a beautiful park on the island. Lime Kiln Point State Park is not only one of the better places to see whales from land, it’s also an ideal spot to catch a sunrise or sunset and photograph the Lime Kiln Lighthouse in golden brilliance.

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At its heart is Lopez Village, a cluster of businesses inOdlin County Park is an ideal spot to comb the beach or cluding cafes with strong coffee and fresh baked treats, stroll through seaside forests of Douglas fir and madrone restaurants with simple, wholesome food, an inn, a gallery trees. The park also offers picnicking and 30 campsites, and a small grocery store for picnic supplies. On summer which you’ll want to reserve as early as possible. Don’t Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Lopez Island Farmmiss Spencer Spit State Park, a 138-acre park on a traners Market offers a taste of the island. Sample goat cheese, quil sandy beach ideal for crabbing, clamming and beachalbacore, sockeye salmon, chipotle sauce and other local combing. Not all the beaches on Lopez are sandy – Shark delicacies once the market opens for the season on May Reef Sanctuary, a rocky headland facing a channel on the 21. island’s remote southeast corner, gives visitors a raw look While the village is a treat, Lopez’s real charm is its lack at the power of tidal currents. of urban amenities. Most visitors make for the island’s Lopez Island’s lack of traffic and gentle terrain make more secluded destinations to sleep under the stars or to it an ideal venue for bicycle touring. Didn’t bring a bike? indulge in a rustic bed-and-breakfast experience. From Check out Lopez Bicycle Works, the oldest bike shop in the village, scenic roads lead to wineries, farms, galleries, the San Juan Islands. They offer quality rentals and repair services. Several outfitters also rent kayaks by the day or hour and deliver to the ferry terminal for walk-on passenVisit our online calendar gers.

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Revelry ranges from a community-funded fireworks display over Fisherman’s Bay to a hamburger barbecue. www.lopezisland.com Though Lopez is a destination for all kinds of events and activities, its best resource is its ability to put visitors Lopez Island Located in the Village at ease. So rather than pack your itinerary, schedule some Chamber of Commerce 360-468-4664 time just to savor Slow-pez.

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Orcas Island’s topography and ample public lands make it a prime destination for hikers, mountain bikers and paddlers. Moran State Park is the first stop for outdoor adventure. Pass the park’s welcome arch on winding Olga Road and enter 5,252-acres of forest and lakes, with 38 miles of hiking trails and 151 campsites.

Mt. Constitution, inside the state park, rises 2,409 feet straight out of the Salish Sea. It’s accessible by road or by a 6.7-mile loop trail starting at Mountain Lake. At the top, a swirl of green islands dot the sea on all sides

and snow-capped mountains loom on the horizon. Moran State Park’s trails are popular with hikers year-round and have more recently become an off-season mountain bike destination.

Mountain Lake and Cascade Lake are the biggest bodies of water in the park (and on the island) and can keep visitors busy exploring by boat or by trail. Vendors offer boat rentals at both lakes. Take a walk around either lake and you’re bound to stumble on a secluded swimming hole.

Elsewhere on Orcas, outdoor recreation options include fishing, golfing, whale watching and skateboarding.

Bicycle and boat rentals are available at several locations. Deer Harbor Marina, on the island’s west side, has 110 visitor slips and a grocery store and restaurant. The historic Rosario Resort and Spa offers another 30 slips with access to a restaurant and other amenities.

The village of Eastsound is the cultural hub at the island’s midpoint.

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tag us: @watersidenw #watersidenw shops. A grocery store stocked with just about anything you may have left on the mainland anchors downtown, and bookstores, cafes, restaurants, art galleries and shops of all kinds surround it. Craft beer lovers should head about a mile out of town to sample the island’s own microbrews at Island Hoppin’ Brewery. A few farther-flung restaurants and inns at Olga, Deer Harbor and Doe Bay are well worth the trip.

From May to October, the weekly farmers market features produce grown in the island’s fertile soil and an abundance of other local goods, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday in Eastsound. For offbeat island entertainment, check out The Exchange, a combination of recycling center and thrift store, overflowing with treasures, trinkets and cast-off valuables. If food and agriculture interest you, take a tour at one of several island farms.

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In the 1940s and ‘50s, renowned artists settled in town, taking to abandoned cabins on the banks of the Skagit River and calling their art tag us: @watersidenw #watersidenw colony “Fishtown.” That artistic spirit lives on – its influence is evident in colorful historic buildings and the town’s museums.

Stroll through downtown and you’ll find yourself drawn to the boardwalk along the Swinomish, which was completed in 2015 and adds waterfront access and ambience to La Conner. The red-orange Rainbow Bridge, a national landmark spanning the shimmering Swinomish Channel, embellishes the skyline on one side of the boardwalk while Mt. Baker dominates the other.

For the full La Conner experience, step off land for a kayak tour or rental. The channel provides ideal paddling for beginners and there’s much to explore beyond. Afterward, enjoy fresh seafood

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Head to the Pacific Northwest Quilt and Fiber Arts Museum to see luxurious textile work by local and international artists and then stop by the Skagit County Historical Museum for exhibits on the town’s origins and Native American culture. The Museum of Northwest Art tells stories through exhibitions dedicated to local contemporary, modern and abstract art. Looking for more? Art gallery tours are held throughout the summer.

La Conner blooms in the spring and visitors buzz like bees to its daffodil fields. In March, cyclists don their best clothing – think English country style – for the Tweed Ride, a celebration of spring’s arrival.

In August, La Conner shows off the best on land and water at the Classic Boat & Car Show and the Brew on the Slough beer festival is slated for October 19, 2019.

In the off chance you find yourself looking for more to do, the La Conner Chamber of Commerce has a list of 101 ideas.

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details on ack in the 1800s, page 6 Mount Vernon was COURTESY OF known as a transMT. VERNON CHAMBER OF portation and tradCOMMERCE ing center for the logging industry. Now, Mount Vernon is known throughout Washington as the land of tulips, tulips and more tulips.

The town is a welcoming agricultural hub, which invites vistag us: @watersidenw #watersidenw itors from near and far to enjoy Skagit Valley’s landscapes, locally-sourced food and wildlife. Make sure you’re looking up every so often, because Mount Vernon boasts some of the best skies for bird watching. Keep an eye out for bald eagles, swans and snow geese.

Lilies, dahlias, marigolds, snapdragons and, of course, tulips grace the farms of Mount Vernon. Spring is official with the first tulip blooms and carries on a tradition of colorful floral fields for the duration of the spring. April and early May are home to the Tulip Festival, which does not disappoint. Come see the beauty of endless rows of tulips and take photos buried in fields Skagit Riverwalk Park of flowers. Then take some bulbs home to create your own PHOTO COURTESY OF MT. VERNON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE slice of Mount Vernon in your garden.

Mount Vernon is located in the heart of Skagit Valley.

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20 Park Wineries also abound in Skagit Valley, so discover the Burlington best of Washington’s wine in local tasting rooms, vineyards and restaurants. Wander through Wooden Shoe Vineyards 99 20 any day of the week for their daily tastings. Their hours 536 are expanded during the Tulip Festival. Bertelson Winery 538 hosts music shows and festivals throughout the summer in MOUNT addition to offering tastings Wednesdays through Sundays 9 VERNON beginning at noon.

Chilberg Rd. Historic downtown Mount Vernon boasts many of the La Conner best antique shops in the region. Grab a bite, enjoy the waterside views and head to the Red Door Antique Mall, offering a collection of one-of-a-kind boutiques that highlight the town’s agricultural history. Mount Vernon’s cenFir Island Rd. 534 tral district is ideal for taking a stroll, perusing art galleries and absorbing the town’s atmosphere.

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other traditional Scottish pursuits. In August, the four-day Skagit County Fair sports live music, carnival rides, farm animals and eating contests.

For a taste of the outdoors, try Edgewater Park, where 54 acres along the Skagit River offer a playground, boat launch, large stage and softball fields.

Little Mountain Park on the other hand, has 11 miles of trails that are sure to be fun for the whole family whether hiking or biking is on the agenda.

Mount Vernon will surprise you with fields of vibrant flowers, abounding nature and a quaint local culture.

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Where the name of the game is family fun

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rom fishing to shopping, Burlington should be your destination for family fun. Burlington is often called “Hub City,” as it conveniently sits at the meeting place of Interstate 5 and Highway 20. Rivers and lakes with public access are conveniently located throughout Burlington and these bodies of water are popular fishing destinations for locals and tourists alike. The Skagit River sports everything from cutthroat trout to pink and chinook salmon to sturgeon.

Avalon Golf Links provides premium golfing for anyone looking to play on 27 championship holes. Stay for a bite to eat at the Sweet Bite Cafe, or head out for some shopping.

From Cascade Mall to the Outlets, there is never a shortage of places to shop when you are in Burlington. Over 250 retailers in the city make Burlington your ideal shopping destination. The Outlet Shoppes are conveniently located directly off Interstate 5.

The Children’s Museum of Skagit County reopened in spring 2019 in a new location at the Outlet Shoppes after much anticipation. The new museum includes new exhibits, STEM activities and climbing structures.

Visit the Heritage flight museum at Skagit Regional Airport to explore military aircraft and vehicles from WWII and the Vietnam war. Visit during one of their fly days to see some vintage planes tear up that baby blue Washington sky.

The playfields at Skagit River Park are the perfect place to have some family fun. This area sports river access and walking trails as well as horseshoe pits, picnic tables and a play structure. Visit Skagit Skate to speed around the roller rink, or walk the Cascade Trail for views of the North Cascades.

There are plenty of places to stay in Burlington, but even more places to park your RV for a family camping SCAVENGER HUNT: Burlington details on trip. Camp along the page 6 river for days of outdoors adventure with your family or friends.

Float on the river in the summer heat, or take a kayak on a downstream adventure.

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ricultural history and farming community. The 82nd Annual Berry Dairy Days festival begins June 21 and will be full of family fun activities and truly amazing food. Don’t miss this weekend of everything from delicious strawberry shortcake and craft vendors, to an awe-inspiring fireworks show, to the grand parade and Kiwanis salmon BBQ. There will be live music, big rigs and more.

Make it a day trip or stay awhile – either way Burlington welcomes its visitors with vibrant and fun summer activities.

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serpentine stretch of road connects the artisanal hubs of Fairhaven and Bow-Edison. Travelers can start their journey on Chuckanut Drive on the edge of the city limits of Bellingham and continue on for 21 miles with a surplus of scenic stops along the way.

Incorporated into the state highway system in 1895, Chuckanut Drive winds its way with evergreen covered hills on one side and stunning marine views on the other. Drivers should take the opportunity to walk on some of the trails, art galleries and restaurants lining the drive.

Just outside of Fairhaven, visitors can peruse the glass artworks and sculpture garden at the Chuckanut Bay Gallery.

Keep your eyes on the winding road but take advantage of the frequent picturesque and panoramic lookout points.

Hikers, bikers and runners frequent the roadside and trailheads.

On any given day, there can be a cycling race, usually supporting a charitable cause. Adventurers can amble down to the seaside at spots like Teddy Bear Cove or climb up the slopes of the Chuckanut Mountains via the Interurban Trail to Fragrance Lake or the Pine and Cedar trails. One of the area’s most favor-

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ite hikes, Oyster Dome, offers walkers a fivemile round trip trek.

All these exertions can make anyone hungry, but luckily there is a selection of high quality eating spots further down the highway.

The largest aquaculture producer in the United tag us: @watersidenw #watersidenw States, Taylor Shellfish Farm, boasts tide to table seafood. Customers can purchase items from their market to take home or dine in their oyster bar. Nearby, travelers will find The Oyster Bar, which sports intimate dining rooms with views of the San Juan Islands and an award-winning wine list. A few miles down, tourists and locals love to brunch at the Chuckanut Manor, which is also home to Sammy the Loch Ness Monster.

The bookends of any Chuckanut Drive journey are the towns of Bow and Edison. Turning off onto Bow Hill Road one can explore the trove of artisan shops, restaurants and cafes. Bow Hill Blueberries grows and sells organic, heirloom blueberries, Breadfarm offers a variety of rustic baked goods and Slough Food hawks local fare and European imports. For sit-down meals, the options include the Mariposa Taqueria, the homespun selection at Tweet’s Cafe or pub fare at the Longhorn Saloon. Any lover of the arts will feel at home with stops at the Smith & Vallee Gallery and Cabinet Makers and the Lucky Dumpster antique shop.

After stopping in Bow and its sister town of Edison, one can continue down the Chuckanut through the Skagit Valley. Plenty of roadside vendors still appear in front of the views of rolling acres of farmland before the road reaches Burlington and reconnects with Interstate 5.

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raveling in Washington and B.C. can take many forms.

Here are some possible modes of travel for hopping around our Waterside communities.

PLANES

Bellingham International Airport (BLI) Full-service, commercial airport with international flights.

I-5, Exit 258 in Bellingham. portofbellingham.com/airport

Planes, trains, and ferries

Ferry boat sailing through the San Juan Islands

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Full-service commercial airport with international flights.

Hwy 99, Exit 39 in Richmond, B.C.

San Juan Airlines Daily scheduled flights from Anacortes, Bellingham and Seattle to the San Juan Islands, Point Roberts and B.C. 4167 Mitchell Way, Bellingham International Airport sanjuanairlines.com

Bellingham Cruise Terminal and Fairhaven Transportation Station offer

Bellingham Cruise Terminal in Fairhaven

355 Harris Avenue CALL 360-676-2500 FOR LEASING OPPORTUNITIES

BY SEA to the San Juan Islands and Alaska

BY RAIL to Seattle and Vancouver, BC

BY LAND aboard Greyhound ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY

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Amtrak

Anacortes Ferry Terminal

Amtrak is a great way to get where you need to go and still enjoy the scenery along the way. Catch the train in Vancouver, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Stanwood, Everett or Seattle. amtrak.com

Alaska Marine Highway

Multiple sailings to the San Juan Islands and Victoria, B.C. 2100 Ferry Terminal Road, Anacortes 800/843-3779 wsdot.gov

Ferries to Alaska Bellingham Cruise Terminal, Harris Avenue.

800/642-0066 ferryalaska.com/bell

Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal

Port Townsend Ferry Terminal

Multiple sailings to the Gulf Islands, Victoria and Nanaimo.

West end of Hwy 17 Tsawwassen 888/223-3779 bcferries.com

Ferries to Coupeville 1301 Water Street 206/464-6400 wsdot.wa.gov

Lummi Ferry Terminal

Ferries to Clinton 614 Front Street 206/464-6400 wsdot.wa.gov

BUSES

Airporter Shuttle This shuttle takes passengers from up the I-5 corridor to and from Sea-Tac Airport and downtown Seattle. The shuttle is also great for intercity travel and transfers to the San Juan Islands ferry in Anacortes. airporter.com

Greyhound Greyhound is the largest provider of intercity bus transportation with a modern, environmentally friendly fleet. The Greyhound is great for making connections to cities not served by train. greyhound.com

Multiple sailings from the mainland.

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FAIRHAVEN A small place with a big reputation.

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mong our waterside gems is Fairhaven, a subset of Bellingham, founded as its own town in the 1880s by an entrepreneur and convicted felon named Daniel Jefferson Harris. Fairhaven embraces “Dirty Dan” with a bronze statue that sits in the middle of the Fairhaven green, where on Saturday nights in the summer, locals and visitors alike gather to watch movies together.

The town’s name is derived from a native term, “see-seelich-em,” meaning safe port. While Fairhaven is no longer the thriving hub of commercial fishing it once was, it still embodies the atmosphere of a safe haven with its cozy community, welcoming shops and bountiful local parks.

A traveler in Fairhaven will be hard-pressed to look down at their feet, as the architecture and ocean views are nothing short of eye-catching. However, the sidewalks in Fairhaven are littered with historical factoids in the form of plaques reminding travelers of the history of this small division of Bellingham.

The shops in Fairhaven offer wares from books to shoes to housewares, gifts, olive oil and vinegar. Restaurants range from casual cafes and sandwich shops to upscale Italian and sophisticated bistros. The nightlife runs the gamut from dive bars to prohibition-era style bars.

Most businesses in Fairhaven are dog-friendly, so bring

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tag us: @watersidenw #watersidenw your pup along and take in the ocean views at Boulevard Park or Marine Park before settling down for a beer at Bellingham’s only dog-friendly, off-leash tavern, Paws for a Beer. Just up the road from Marine Park is the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, which is the perfect place to sit and watch all forms of boats come in and out of the gateway terminal for the Alaska Marine Highway.

Fairhaven is a beautiful place to take in some sun, shop, eat and experience some local culture.

To learn more, visit fairhaven.com.

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ongue in cheekily nicknamed the city of subdued excitement, Bellingham is a booming brewpub town, a hub of outdoor adventurers and a beautiful place to visit. In Bellingham, parks abound, and people often find themselves on a hike, at a lake or down on the shore. There is no end of boating and water-based activities, and a short drive away is Mount Baker, just waiting for your next alpine hike. The summers in Bellingham are warm and pleasant and the parks fill up with hammocks and people throwing disks to their friends and dogs alike.

Bellingham is home to nearly 90,000 people, but one would never know it. Walking around Bellingham feels like a small town, where people smile at those who pass them on the street, and the baristas at the many coffee shops know their regulars by name.

Established in the early 1900s when the towns of Sehome, Whatcom, Fairhaven and Bellingham were amalgamated, Bellingham is a collaborative hub. Bellinghamsters don’t hesitate to share their knowledge and recommendations about what to do in Bellingham.

Through the summer, the Saturday Farmers Market is an experience not to be missed. Throngs of locals make their way through booths sporting local art, wares, fares and produce.

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There are face painters and hula-hoopers sure to light up the eyes of any little ones. Located at Depot Market Square, attending the farmers market in the morning places you in the heart of downtown, so you’re already in the right place to see an independent film at the Pickford, continue shopping at local businesses, or find somewhere to stop for a bite to eat.

Alternately, if you find yourself in town on a Wednesday in June through August, head over to the Barkley Village Market from 3 to 7 p.m. to find farm fresh food, peruse crafts and take in some local entertainment.

SCAVENGER HUNT: Bellingham Shopping in Belldetails on page 6 ingham is an exercise in supporting local business. From local bookstores to running stores and from eateries to antiquaries there are treasures for every interest. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Wherever you are in Bellingham, good tag us: @watersidenw #watersidenw food is just moments away. Whatever kind of adventure you find yourself on in the ‘Ham, as the locals call it, you’re sure to find yourself soaking up local culture, local brews and you’ll probably find yourself melting into that famous local chilled out and relaxed attitude.

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BY SEAFEAST apart. In the evenings, the local breweries are full of hipsters drinking their IPAs and adventurers carbo-loading on Oatmeal stout after a fun day of outdoor activities. Dietary restrictions are rarely a problem in Bellingham, as most restaurants have gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options readily available. A local cider will not disappoint as a gluten-free alternative to those Bellingham brews.

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If you imbibe too much of that local beer, you may find yourself in need of coffee in the morning, and Bellingham will not disappoint you either. Local coffee is around every corner, each coffee shop sporting a different vibe. Artisan or off the wall, Bellingham has the coffee shop that will fit you.

Many coffee shops have local art for sale so support a starving artist or two.

You’ll find that art abounds in Bellingham in the form of galleries, city sponsored sidewalk sculptures and occasional murals. Check out the Whatcom Museum or the Spark Museum of Electrical Invention. Visit Western Washington University’s campus for more outdoor art. Wander through WWU’s arboretum to find yourself at the observation tower, where you will take in a breathtaking view of the city and Bellingham Bay. Each year, Bellingham Seafeast celebrates Bellingham’s history of commercial salmon fishing which is still a big part of Bellingham today. Seafeast is an annual two-day event held September 21 and 22, 2019. The event features music and entertainment, demonstrations and competitions, as well as tons of delicious seafood.

For outdoor activities, take in a Bellingham Bells baseball game, or head to Lake Padden for paddle boarding. Ride the interurban trail on a bike or stroll through Whatcom Falls and wade in the cool, shaded water. Muse in shades of green while exploring the sculptures in the wooded glens of the Big Rock Garden on Sylvan Street. Beauty in Bellingham is around every corner, so come and seek it out.

At the entrance of Squalicum Harbor near Zuanich Park on Bellingham’s Waterfront

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in Washington and British Columbia WASHINGTON Anacortes

Saturdays, May 4-October 26 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Anacortesfarmersmarket.org

Bayview – Whidbey Island

Saturdays, April 27-October 19 10 a.m.-2 p.m. bayviewfarmersmarket.com

Bellingham

Saturdays through December 17 10 a.m.-3 p.m. bellinghamfarmers.org

Bellingham – Barkley

Wednesdays, June through August 3-7 p.m. bellinghamfarmers.org

Blaine

Saturdays, June through October 10 a.m.-2 p.m. blainechamber.com

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Bow

Thursdays, June 13-September 12 1-6 p.m. bowlittlemarket.com

Coupeville – Whidbey Island Saturdays, April-October 10 a.m.-2 p.m. coupevillemarket.com

Ferndale

Fridays, June 14-October 11 3-7 p.m. ferndalepublicmarket.org

Lopez Island

Saturdays, May 18-September 14 Lopezfarmersmarket.com

Mount Vernon

Wednesdays, June 5-August 28 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturdays, May 18-October 12 9 a.m.-2 p.m. mountvernonfarmersmarket.org

Oak Harbor – Whidbey Island

Thursdays, May 23-August 29 4-7 p.m.

Facebook: @FarmersMarketOakHarbor

Orcas Island

Saturdays, May through September 10 a.m.-3 p.m. orcasislandfarmersmarket.org

Port Townsend

Wednesdays, June through September 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturdays, April through December 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.(10 a.m.-2 p.m. November through December) jcfmarkets.org

Port Townsend/ Chimacum Sundays, June-October 10 a.m.-2 p.m. jcfmarkets.org

San Juan Island

Saturdays, April-October 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. sjifarmersmarket.com

Lopez Island

Saturdays, May-September 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. lopezfarmersmarkets.com

South Whidbey Tilth Sundays April 28-October 13 11 a.m.-2 p.m. southwhidbeytilth.org

BRITISH COLUMBIA Ladner

Second and fourth Sundays, June 9-September 8 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ladnervillagemarket.com

Steveston

First and third Sundays, May-September 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. sfam.ca

White Rock

Sundays, May 5-October 27 10 a.m.-2 p.m. whiterockfarmersmarket.ca

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PORT TOWNSEND Jefferson County Historical Museum

Various locations Port Townsend 360/385-1003 jchsmuseum.org Displays exhibits and artwork reflecting the past and present of Port Townsend. Visit one of five sites including the Rothschild House and Commanding Officer’s Quarters.

Port Townsend Aero Museum

105 Airport Road Port Townsend 360/379-5244 ptaeromuseum.com A variety of antique and classic aircraft, artwork, books and various displays.

Port Townsend Marine Science Center

532 Battery Way Port Townsend 360/385-5582 ptmsc.org An interactive natural history museum with hands-on aquarium features, plants, touch tanks and more.

Puget Sound Coast Artillery Museum

Building 201, Fort Worden 200 Battery Way Port Townsend 360/385-0373 coastartillery.org Exhibits on coastal artillery history with photos and a gift shop at Fort Worden.

SAN JUAN ISLANDS Lopez Island Historical Society & Museum

28 Washburn Place Lopez Island 360/468-2049 lopezmuseum.org Alongside permanent First Islanders and Natural History displays, there are rotating exhibits on farming, fishing, place name origins and island communities. Features more than 200 stone, bone and antler Native artifacts from First Islander life.

Orcas Island Historical Museum

181 N Beach Road Eastsound Village 360/376-4849 orcasmuseums.org Six original homestead cabins built during the 1870s and the 1890s were taken apart, moved, reconstructed and sited together to create the museum’s main facility. The museum contains Native American artifacts, photography and skull and bone remains from a 14,000-year-old Bison Antiquus.

San Juan Islands Museum of Art

540 Spring Street Friday Harbor 360/370-5050 sjima.org The SJIMA offers rotating exhibitions through three galleries, focusing on artists of northwestern states and southwestern Canada.

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San Juan Historical Museum

405 Price Street Friday Harbor 360/378-3949 sjmuseum.org Honoring heritage and history, the museum gives visitors the opportunity to explore the grounds of the restored King farm house, original county and Scribner’s log cabin.

The Whale Museum

62 1st Street N Friday Harbor 360/378-4710 whalemuseum.org The Whale Museum, opened in 1979, was the first museum in the country devoted to a species living in the wild. Today, the museum continues to promote stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research.

WHIDBEY/CAMANO Island County Historical Society

908 NW Alexander Street Coupeville 360/678-3310 islandhistory.org A museum that features local and regional history including ice age relics, mammoth remains, a fine Native American collection (with cedar dugout canoes), maritime, early settlers, and the first automobile on Whidbey Island (1902 Holsman auto buggy).

South Whidbey Historical Society Museum

312 Second Street Langley 360/221-2101 southwhidbeyhistory.org Focusing on the history of the south end of Whidbey Island, the museum also maintains the McLeod Cabin, an original log building and the Brooks Hill House with its photographs of early log structures.

The Stanwood Area Historical Society

27112 102nd Ave NW Stanwood 360/629-6110 sahs-fncc.org The 1890 D. O. Pearson House, home to the general store owner and first mayor of Stanwood, serves as a museum operated by the Stanwood Area Historical Society.

ANACORTES Anacortes Museum & Maritime Heritage Center

1305 8th Street Anacortes 360/293-1915 cityofanacortes.org The museum houses a collection of hundreds of charts and maps, including railroad maps, town plat maps, nautical charts as well as fish trap maps, exhibits on local fishing and shipbuilding industries.

LA CONNER Museum of Northwest Art (MoNA)

121 S First Street La Conner 360/466-4446 museumofnwart.org Located in the heart of La Conner this museum offers an exploration of art, diverse cultures and environment in the Northwest, with a series of rotating and permanent collections.

The Norwester Museum Tour

128 S. 1st Street La Conner 360/982-8090 thenorwester.com John Wayne’s 76-foot yacht, turned museum, showcases items owned by “the Duke” as well an assortment of antiques and actual props used in his movies.

Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum

703 S. Second Street La Conner 360/466-4288 laconnerquilts.org Located in the historic Gaches mansion, this museum is a space dedicated to the display of textile work from local, national, and international quilters.

Skagit County Historical Museum

501 S Fourth Street La Conner 360/466-3365 skagitcounty.net/museum From parlors to plows, Native American baskets to Shirley Temple dolls, the museum galleries are overflowing with interesting and often unusual treasures of Skagit County’s vibrant past.

BURLINGTON Children’s Museum of Skagit County

432 Fashion Way Burlington 360/757-8888 skagitchildrensmuseum.net Educational exhibits and events provide kids of all ages with hands-on learning experiences, geared toward promoting an understanding of the arts, science and culture.

Heritage Flight Museum

15053 Crosswind Drive Burlington 360/424-5151 heritageflight.org The Heritage Flight Museum displays military aircraft, models and memorabilia.

BELLINGHAM Bellingham Railway Museum

1320 Commercial Street Bellingham 360/393-7540 bellinghamrailwaymuseum.org Featuring railroad heritage, history and operations. Features exhibits focused on railroad artifacts, photographs and trains.

Mindport Exhibits

210 W. Holly Street Bellingham, WA 360/647-5614 mindport.org Founded by three Lummi Islanders with backgrounds in electrical and computer engineering, marine biology, woodworking and photography, this museum brings together a variety of interests. A collection of exhibits focuses on exploration, observation, creativity, play and fun.

SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention

The Marine Life Center

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Richmond Cultural Centre

1801 Roeder Avenue Bellingham 360/671-2431 marinelifecenter.org Part of the Northwest Discovery Project, the Marine Life Center introduces visitors to the marine flora and fauna of the Salish Sea.

Alaska Packers Association Cannery & Fishing Museum

1312 Bay Street Bellingham 360/738-3886 sparkmuseum.org Spark features interactive exhibits displaying the inventions and innovations that changed the course of human history. Come to the Megazapper Show to see 4.5 million volts of electricity light up the room.

9261 Semiahmoo Parkway Blaine 360/371-3558 draytonharbormaritime.com/apa Housed in an old cannery building, the museum focuses on the history of fishing and canning in Blaine.

Whatcom Museum

White Rock Museum & Archives

121 Prospect Street Lightcatcher Space at 250 Flora Street Bellingham 360/778-8930 whatcommuseum.org Two locations in downtown Bellingham, this museum displays more than 200,000 artifacts and artworks of regional importance.

B.C. 14970 Marine Drive White Rock 604/541-2221 whiterock.museum.bc.ca Located in the historic White Rock Train Station building on the beach this museum offers rotating exhibitions and events for all ages to showcase local history.

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HISTORIC PIONEER PARK

12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond 604/664-9009 gulfofgeorgiacannery.com Located in the fishing village of Steveston, the largest commercial fishing port in Canada, this museum preserves, presents and promotes the history of Canada’s west coast fishing industry.

7700 Minoru Gate Richmond 604/247-8300 richmond.ca/culture/cultural-centre/ about Rotating exhibits dedicated to British Columbia history and culture.

Britannia Heritage Shipyard

5180 Westwater Drive Steveston 604/238-8038 britanniashipyard.ca A rare example of the type of village which once served the thriving fishing industry with its canneries, boatyards, stores, homes and its mix of cultures. A national historic site.

UBC Museum of Anthropology

6393 NW Marine Drive Vancouver 604/822-5087 moa.ubc.ca The Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia is world-renowned for its collections, research and teaching.

Vancouver Maritime Museum

1905 Ogden Avenue Vancouver 604/257-8300 vancouvermaritimemuseum.com Since 1959, the Vancouver Maritime Museum Society has worked to preserve and tell the maritime history of the Pacific Northwest and Arctic.

Vancouver Police Museum

240 E. Cordova Street, Vancouver 604/665-3346 vancouverpolicemuseum.ca Housing more than 20,000 artifacts, photos and archival documents, this museum features the history of crime and law enforcement in Vancouver.

Museum of Vancouver

1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver 604/736-4431 museumofvancouver.ca Vancouver-focused exhibitions and programs that encourage dynamic conversations about Vancouver. Permanent collections detailing life in Vancouver from 1910 to 1970, alongside contemporary exhibits.

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he closest of the San Juans Islands to the mainland is Lummi Island. Just a six-minute ferry ride across Hale Passage, this retreat off of Gooseberry Point is a picturesque location to spend the day in tranquil isolation.

It is easy to feel alone on this island because only about 1,000 people live on its roughly nine square miles. Lummi Island’s most famous attractions include dining along with outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, kayaking and canoeing. While it would be doable to make it to Lummi in your own smaller vessel, the Whatcom Chief ferry can carry 20 cars and about 100 pedestrians (with bikes) and makes half-hourly trips to the island from 5:40 a.m. to midnight on weekdays and hourly trips from 7 a.m. to midnight on weekends.

The island takes its name from the Lummi tribe, which is a part of the Coast Salish group.

This year, Paddle to Lummi 2019, a traditional canoeing event for the Coast Salish tribes will be passing by Lummi Island. This is an annual iteration of tribal canoe journeys which traveled across much of the Salish Sea and Puget Sound described by the Lummi as “the traditional highways of the ancestors.” Every year, a different tribe hosts the journey and this year’s Paddle to Lummi will begin on July 24 at around 10 a.m. at the Lummi Stommish Grounds and will continue until July 28.

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exhibitions frequently celebrate the intersection of various cultures. The Lummi Island Artists’ Studio Tour takes place this year on the weekends of May 25, August 31 and November 9.

Travelers can come to rest at one of Lummi Island’s many public beaches. The Congregational Church’s beach on the west side of the island is open to anyone and includes an artistic walking stone labyrinth. Sunset Beach is close to the northwest tip and is often a good place to observe reef netters catch salmon while orcas feed nearby.

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While the rest of the summer won’t be as lively as this event, anyone looking for a relaxing getaway can take in some of the other attractions, such as the local cuisine options. Lummi Island is home to The Willows Inn, a world-famous restaurant which specializes in locavore takes on farm-to-table for breakfast, midday meals and their dinner tasting menu. Head chef Blaine Wetzel, who got his start in the Copenhagen restaurant Noma, earned the title of best chef in the Northwest from the James Beard Foundation in 2015 for his use of the treasure trove of fish and crustaceans around the island.

The dinner tasting menu runs $225 and reservations are a must. Those staying at the inn receive preference; those wishing only to eat can make reservations no earlier than two weeks prior. Those seeking a more casual bite can head to the Beach Store Cafe, which specializes in classic burgers and pizzas. If visitors are more interested in wine than food, they can head to one of Lummi Island’s two wineries. Legoe Bay Winery on the west side of the island is open on the weekends and makes wines on-site from grapes imported from the Columbia Valley. The Artisan Wine Gallery on Hilltop Road showcases local art and fine cheeses and offers wine tastings every Friday and Saturday evening, or by appointment. The refined traveler can also make their way to the Lummi Island Gallery, where the

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Lummi Island is located near Bellingham and is served by a small ferry which makes the short scenic crossing many times a day. Just two hours from Seattle and 30 minutes from the Canadian border, it’s convenient to all the amenities from quiet island life to big city excitement. Enjoy natural beauty on this wooded, rural island. Spend many quiet hours watching birds & whales, go kayaking, boating and crabbing, or relax with an easy stroll along beaches and quiet country roads. Lummi Island is no stranger to the comforts of vacation style living with hiking trails, VRBO’s, a world-famous Michelin star restaurant & local cafe.

As Real Estate Agents & homeowners who live on the island, we welcome you to come discover all that this wonderful community has to offer. Join us for Saturday morning farmer’s market in the summer and a local art community that holds Studio Open Houses 3-4 times a year. You will also find a couple churches, local store, post office, library and an International Baccalaureate designated school.

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land where you can select from a variety of treatments, such as hot stone and reflexology therapy.

Lummi Island has plenty of places for the outdoor adventurer thanks to its tag us: @watersidenw #watersidenw three Heritage Trust Preserves.

Hikers can take on the 3.2 miles of the Baker Preserve and be rewarded with views overlooking the San Juans and the Olympic Peninsula. Or, take a more leisurely stroll through the Otto Preserve, which winds through 1.2 miles of forest trails, dotted with historic farmhouses along the way.

The shortest of these hikes loops for one mile through the Curry Preserve and provides breathtaking views of Mt. Baker.

On your way home, try your luck at the Silver Reef Casino Spa on the corner of Slater Road and Haxton Way. The casino includes the award-winning Steak House and Wine Room, and the newly renovated hotel spa will make you want to stay longer.

For more information, visit lummi-island.com

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he “Paddle to Lummi” tribal canoe journey or Sqweshenet Tse Schelangen/Honoring Our Way of Life is slated for July 24 through 28, 2019. The traditional canoe gathering honors the unique relationship that tribes up and down the west coast have with the land, water and each other.

The Tribal Canoe Journey is a revival of the traditional method of transportation and is a culturally significant experience for participants. Each year since 1989, different Native Nations have hosted canoe pullers, support crews and other visitors from Alaska, British Columbia and Washington. Upon arrival, visiting canoe families ask permission to land, often in their Native languages.

“The Lummi people are honored to welcome all our relations traveling the traditional highways of our ancestors to participate in this year’s journey,” said Jeremiah Julius, Tribal Chairman of

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the Lummi Indian Business Council. “Together we will celebrate, honor and share the unique cultural heritage of the Coast Salish people.”

Julius said they expect approximately 10,000 people and over 100 canoe families on their ancestral shores – something he says will help build strong bridges with neighboring communities.

“Over the years we have witnessed the discipline the canoe journey has taught our younger generations,” Julius said. “Honoring our way of life in sharing who we are and where we come from.”

Rebecca Kinley, Special Projects Coordinator for Lummi Nation, said the intertribal canoe journey is more than just an event celebrating Indigenous cultures but a movement that allows people to reconnect with a way of life.

“Often times, we get so busy trying to fulfill a framework – a way of life that isn’t ours – that we often get sidetracked about what our culture and ideals are in terms of healing and how we continue moving forward and doing our work,” Kinley said.

“As tribal people, we live off the land and the water and often times we go to work and that work system just doesn’t really compliment us at all. So it reminds us who we are, what we stand for and what we believe in and we find a lot of healing from all the adversity and grief that we see.”

Kinley said a traveling canoe (be careful not to call it a boat!) can be anywhere from 15- to 40-feet long and hold anywhere from eight to 28 people.

Each canoe family can have anywhere from 20 up to 120 canoes, plus safety and support boats.

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“ “ “Even the smaller tribal communities that have four or five canoe families will have pullers plus additional family, plus support boat crew and those numbers can add up significantly,” Kinley said.

As the canoe families begin arriving on July 24 – some traveling more than 100 miles to attend – the entire community will welcome each canoe family and help them come ashore.

“It’s definitely not just one person that can lift up a 1,000-pound canoe,” Kinley said. “It’s an entire community helping ensure they get to our shore safely.”

The event will culminate with traditional potlatch song, dance, gift-giving, singing, dancing and testimonies of the journey that organizers say have provided their people with hope, healing and happiness preserving their way of life.

“It’s kind of capturing those moments on why it’s important to stand together as tribal communities and continue to pray and receive those blessings,” Kinley said.

Visitors to the area as well as those in the greater Bellingham and Whatcom County community are welcome to attend and be part of the festivities. For more information, visit paddletolummi.org

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MAY

Lummi Island Artists’ Studio Tour

Peace Arch International Sculpture Exhibition

May 25-26 lummi-island.com

Blaine, May-October blainechamber.com

Ski to Sea and Fairhaven Festival

Historic Plover Passenger Ferry Rides

Fairhaven, May 26 bellingham.org

Blaine, Fridays-Sundays: May 24-Labor Day blainechamber.com

JUNE

Alaska Packers Cannery Museum

San Juan Island, June 1 fridayharborbikefest.org

Blaine, Fridays - Sundays: May 24-September 30 blainechamber.com

7th annual Port Townsend Artisan Food Festival Port Townsend, May 25 Jcfmarkets.org

Orcas Pet Parade Eastsound, May 25 visitsanjuans.com/events/ orcas-pet-parade

Kite Festival Birch Bay, May 25-26 birchbaychamber.com/events/

Friday Harbor Bike Fest

Anacortes Waterfront Festival Anacortes, June 1-2 anacortes.org/waterfront-festival/

San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour San Juan Island, June 1-2 sanjuanislandartists.com

Downtown Art Walk

Summer Solstice Parade

Bellingham, June 7 downtownbellingham.com/art-walk

Eastsound, June 22 visitsanjuans.com/events/ summer-solstice-parade

The Brass Screw Confederacy – Steampunk Festival Port Townsend, June 7-9 Brass-screw.org

Surrey Doors Open Surrey, June 8 sswrchamberofcommerce.ca

Hands Across the Border Blaine, June 9 blainechamber.com

Berry Dairy Days Burlington, June 14-16 burlington-chamber.com/berry-dairydays/

Summer Solstice Art Walk Fairhaven, June 22 fairhaven.com

Port Townsend Orca Festival Port Townsend, June 23 pugetsoundexpress.com/ port-townsend-orca-festival/

Whatcom Cultural Arts Festival Fairhaven, June 28-29 Alliedarts.org

JULY Steveston Salmon Festival and Richmond Canada Day

Three Lakes Triathlon & Marathon

White Rock, July 1 explorewhiterock.ca

Pre-Race Ruckus and Race to Alaska

San Juan Island, June 15-16 sjimarathon.com

Deer Harbor Fireworks

Port Townsend, June 2-3 R2ak.com

Blaine Kite Day

Deer Harbor, July 3 deerharbormarina.com/

Blaine, June 22 blainechamber.com

3rd of July Fireworks and Fair

Taste of Port Townsend Port Townsend, June 6 ptmainstreet.org/tastes-of-porttownsend-2/

Freeland, July 3 Whidbeyisland.us

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4TH OF JULY All of our Waterside communities celebrate the 4th of July in style. Go to their individual websites for events.

Funhouse Fun Run Eastsound, July 4 Funhousecommons.org/5k

Downtown Art Walk Bellingham, July 5 downtownbellingham.com/art-walk

White Rock Sea Festival

Bellingham, July 20 tourdewhatcom.com

White Rock, August 3 & 4 explorewhiterock.com

Sand Sculpture Competition and Rollback Weekend Car Show

19th Annual Classic Boat and Car Show

Birch Bay, July 20-21 birchbaychamber.com/events/

Lavender Festival San Juan Island, July 20-21 pelindabalavender.com/lavender-festival

La Conner, August 3 lovelaconner.com

Drayton Harbor Maritime Festival Blaine, August 3-4 blainechamber.com

Whidbey island Race Week

Peace Arch Park International Concert Series

Eastsound, July 6 Orcasislandchamber.com

Oak Harbor, July 23-27 Whidbeyislandraceweek.com

Blaine, August 4, 11, 18, 25 blainechamber.com

Blaine Harbor Music Festival

Richmond Maritime Festival

Skagit County Fair

Blaine, July 7-13 blainechamber.com

Richmond, July 27-28 richmondmaritimefestival.ca

August 7-10 skagitcounty.net/Departments/Fair/main.htm

Art-2-Jazz Street Fair

Orcas Island Community Parade, Pancake Breakfast, Pie Booth and BBQ

Paddle to Lummi

83rd Annual Jefferson County Fair

Blaine, July 13 blainechamber.com

Lummi Island, July 24-28 paddletolummi.org

Lake Whatcom Triathlon

Fairhaven Steampunk Festival

Port Townsend, August 9-11 https://olympicpeninsula.org/event/ 83rd-annual-jefferson-county-fair/

Bellingham, July 13 lakewhatcomtriathlon.com

Fairhaven, July 28 fairhaven.com

25th Annual Skagit Valley Highland Games

AUGUST

Mount Vernon, July 13-14 celticarts.org/celtic-events/hg19/

Downtown Art Walk

Island Shakespeare Festival Langley, July 17-September 13 Islandshakespearefest.org

Whidbey Island Fair Langley, July 18-21 whidbeyislandfair.com

Summer Seersucker Social La Conner, July 20 sprocketscience.com/summer-seersucker/

Shipwreck Fest Anacortes, July 20 Shipwreckfest.com

Olga Daze Olga, July 20 visitsanjuans.com/events/olga-daze

Children’s Art Festival Mount Vernon, July 20 mountvernonwa.gov/227/Childrens-Art-Festival

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Anacortes Arts Festival Anacortes, August 2-4 anacortesartsfestival.com

Orcas Island Fly-In & Antique Car Show Eastsound, August 2-4 portoforcas.com/

Tsawwassen Sun Festival Tsawwassen, August 2-5 sunfestival.ca

Summer Arts Festival San Juan Island, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 sanjuancountyarts.org/ san-juan-summer-arts-festival/

Shakespeare in the Park Port Townsend, August 2-25 https://keycitypublictheatre.org/2019/ shakespeare-in-the-park-port-townsend/

Bellingham Northwest Wine and Beer Festival Bellingham, August 10 BellinghamNorthwestWineFestival.com

Rory’s Ride Point Roberts, August 10 Allpointbulletin.com

Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival Coupeville, August 10-11 Coupevillefestival.com

San Juan County Fair San Juan Island, August 14-17 sjcfair.org

Discover Birch Bay Days & Fan Fest NW Birch Bay, August 16-18 birchbaychamber.com

Tour De Whidbey Whidbey Island, August 17 whidbeyhealth.org/giving/tour-de-whidbey

29th Annual Uptown Street Fair Port Townsend, August 17 http://ptmainstreet.org/uptown-street-fair/

Art Port Townsend Studio Tour Port Townsend, August 17-18

http://ptmainstreet.org/event/art-ptstudio-tour-3/

Summer Fun in the Park Blaine, August 24 blainechamber.com

Friday Harbor Airport Fly-In San Juan Island, August 24 portfridayharbor.org/airport/ annual-fly-in

AirFest at Bellingham Airport Bellingham, August 24 portofbellingham.com/852/AirFest

Concours d’Elegance

Whidbey Island Kite Festival

Whidbey Island, September 21-22 Whidbeykites.org

Port Townsend Film Festival Port Townsend, September 21-23 ptfilmfest.com

SwimRun Orcas Island Olga, September 22 odysseyswimrun.com/orcas/about

Bellingham Veg Fest

San Juan Island, August 24 sanjuanconcours.org

Bellingham, September 22 Facebook: @BhamVegFest

Chuckanut Classic

Bellingham Bay Marathon

Bellingham, August 25 mtbakerbikeclub.clubexpress.com

Bellingham, September 29 bellinghambaymarathon.org

The Lakedale Music Festival with Brian Nova

OCTOBER

San Juan Island, August 30-September 1 lakedale.com/music-festival/

Orcas Island Jazz Festival

Richmond World Festival

Orcas Island Film Festival

Savor the San Juans

San Juan Island, Mid-September-Mid-November visitsanjuans.com/savor

Downtown Art Walk Bellingham, September 6 downtownbellingham.com/art-walk

Wooden Boat Festival Port Townsend, September 6-8 Woodenboat.org

Bellingham Seafeast Bellingham, September 21-22 Facebook: @bellinghamseafeast

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Bellingham, October 4 downtownbellingham.com/art-walk

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Eastsound, August 29 September 1 orcasislandjazzfestival.org August 30-31 richmondworldfestival.com

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Port Townsend, October 5 PTKineticRace.org

Eastsound, October 10-14 orcasfilmfest.com/

Rocktoberfest Blaine, October 12 blainechamber.com

Friday Harbor Film Festival San Juan Island, October 25-27 fhff.org

Eat Island Grown San Juan Island, October 27 fhbrickworks.com/

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BIRCH BAY

Beach goers at low tide in Birch Bay

The destination for good, old-fashioned beachside fun.

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he beachside community of Birch Bay can feel like a trip back in time. Driving down Birch Bay Drive in the middle of summer, you can still pick up the vibes of poodle skirts and the sight of classic cars cruising the strip. Now home to thousands of permanent residents, it still pulls in thousands of visitors seeking the sand and warm waters of the shallow bay. Year after year, tourists come back to enjoy walks along the beach and the variety of retro restaurants and stores, including The C Shop, which is stocked with homemade chocolates, sweets, ice cream and other treats.

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the Pacific Flyway, a densely-populated route for migratory birds, birdwatching is particularly popular in Birch Bay. Enthusiasts can bring their binoculars and observe migratory species such as dunlin, brant and black-bellied plover from the panoramic view spot in Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve, which SCAVENGER HUNT: Birch Bay details on features a fully-accessible trail and 54 page 6 acres of forest. The trail leads down the bluff to the beach overlooking the Strait of Georgia where visitors can also catch sight of the resident populations of great blue heron and bald eagles.

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1:46 pm -1.6 8:56 pm 10.3 Su 4 2:49 am 4.4 7:51 am 8.0

2:30 pm -0.4 9:34 pm 10.1 Mo 5 3:45 am 3.5 9:01 am 7.4

3:18 pm 1.0 10:10 pm 9.9 Tu 6 4:43 am 2.6 10:23 am 7.0

4:06 pm 2.6 10:46 pm 9.7 We 7 5:41 am 1.8 11:55 am 6.7

5:00 pm 4.1 11:22 pm 9.5 Th 8 6:41 am 1.0 1:39 pm 6.9 6:02 pm 5.4 Fr 9 12:04 am 9.2 7:41 am 0.4

3:15 pm 7.5 7:18 pm 6.3 Sa 10 12:48 am 8.9 8:39 am -0.2

4:29 pm 8.1 8:42 pm 6.8 Su 11 1:38 am 8.6 9:29 am -0.5

5:23 pm 8.6 9:58 pm 6.9 Mo 12 2:30 am 8.4 10:15 am -0.7

6:05 pm 9.0 11:00 pm 6.7 Tu 13 3:22 am 8.3 10:57 am -0.8

6:39 pm 9.2 11:48 pm 6.4 We 14 4:10 am 8.1 11:37 am -0.8 7:09 pm 9.2 Th 15 12:28 am 6.0 4:58 am 8.0

12:13 pm -0.6 7:37 pm 9.2 Fr 16 1:04 am 5.6 5:42 am 7.8

12:47 pm -0.3 8:03 pm 9.2 Sa 17 1:40 am 5.2 6:28 am 7.6

1:19 pm 0.2 8:27 pm 9.1 Su 18 2:16 am 4.8 7:12 am 7.3

1:51 pm 0.9 8:51 pm 8.9 Mo 19 2:52 am 4.3 8:00 am 7.0

2:23 pm 1.7 9:13 pm 8.8 Tu 20 3:30 am 3.8 8:52 am 6.7

2:55 pm 2.6 9:37 pm 8.6 We 21 4:12 am 3.3 9:54 am 6.5

3:29 pm 3.6 10:01 pm 8.5 Th 22 4:56 am 2.7 11:08 am 6.4

4:09 pm 4.6 10:27 pm 8.4 Fr 23 5:44 am 2.1 12:38 pm 6.6

4:59 pm 5.5 10:57 pm 8.3 Sa 24 6:36 am 1.4 2:16 pm 7.1

6:11 pm 6.3 11:37 pm 8.3 Su 25 7:34 am 0.6 3:32 pm 7.8 7:41 pm 6.8 Mo 26 12:31 am 8.3 8:30 am -0.2

4:26 pm 8.4 9:03 pm 6.8 Tu 27 1:37 am 8.3 9:24 am -0.9

5:08 pm 9.0 10:07 pm 6.5 We 28 2:45 am 8.5 10:16 am -1.4

5:48 pm 9.5 11:01 pm 5.9 Th 29 3:51 am 8.7 11:06 am -1.6

6:24 pm 9.8 11:51 pm 5.1 Fr 30 4:55 am 8.8 11:56 am -1.5 6:58 pm 9.9 Sa 31 12:39 am 4.2 5:59 am 8.9

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Starting in June, local vendors set up on the G Street Plaza on Saturdays for the weekly Gardener’s Market. Attendees can find products from local farmers, bakers and craftspeople.

Blaine is home to several pleasant parks. One of these is Lincoln Park on H Street, where the city opened an 18-hole disc golf course last year.

Blaine Marine Park, down in the harbor area, offers a trail, playground, orca sculptures, an amphitheater and is the place to be for sunset. The park faces Semiahmoo Bay on one side and Blaine Harbor Marina on the other, where the historic Plover Ferry docks in the summer.

Originally a means of transportation back into town for workers at the APA cannery, the Plover now ferries visitors between downtown Blaine and Semiahmoo. Passengers can take the trip on weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day for $5 for adults and $1 for

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tion, which draws thousands of spectators for Whatcom County’s biggest fireworks display as well as a parade, car show and street vendors. The summer continues down in August with Drayton Harbor Days, a celebration of the area’s maritime heritage, which includes a visit from tall ship Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain.

Birding is an all-year activity in Blaine, with a staggering amount of migratory birds making a stopover on its shores.

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She will be accompanied by a companion vessel, Hawaiian Chieftain, and will be lots of fun for the whole family. Tickets are available for vessel tours, battle sails, adventure sails and evening sails around the areas. Tours will include demonstrations on tall ship handling, sea shanty singing and maritime amusements. The Hawaiian Chieftain will be in Port Townsend from May 24-31.

In 1788, the original Lady Washington, named in honor of Martha Washington, became the first American vessel to make landfall on the west coast of North America. Lady Washington opened the black pearl trade between Hawaii and Asia.

The modern ship, built in Aberdeen, Washington, was launched in 1989 as part of the Washington State Centennial celebration.

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May-October

Peace Arch International Sculpture Exhibition

July 4

Old Fashioned Fourth of July

Fan Fest NW

Alaska Packers Cannery Museum

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Fri-Sun: May 24 - Labor Day

Summer Fun in the Park

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Historic Plover Passenger Ferry Rides

Rocktoberfest

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Blaine Kite Day

Holiday Harbor Lights

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July 13

Drayton Harbor Maritime Festival

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Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival

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Blaine Senior Center

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Chuckanut Bay Foods

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Blaine Marina - Full Service Marina & Boat Launch

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Blaine Harbor Music Festival

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Saturdays: June-October Blaine Gardeners Market

Peace Arch Park International Concert Series

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Fri-Sun: May 24 - Sept. 30 Blaine Old Fashioned 4th of July

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romantic Lighthouse Marine Park in Point Roberts is a beautiful place to sit and watch the waves with a special companion. Look out at the Strait of Georgia and take in the Canadian Gulf Islands and the San Juan Islands, south of the border. This is a prime whale watching spot, where the orcas have been known to come as close as 20 feet from the shore as they hunt for salmon.

Blaine Marine Park is a special place to watch the sunset as it sets over Canada. Sit on the bench shaded by an apple tree, and look out across the water. From the park, one can see the Peace Arch, which marks the border on land. On a warm day, dip your toes in the water, or just enjoy the view. Regardless, romance will find you in Blaine Marine Park.

Boulevard Park, which sits nicely between Bellingham and Fairhaven, is one of the most romantic places in the city to sit and take in the sunset or grab a coffee and take a long walk in the sun. Let the boardwalk lead you to Fairhaven, full of shops and restaurants, or lay a blanket in the grass among the frisbee players and the hammocks.

Lummi Island boasts many beautiful beaches, but Sunset Beach overlooking the Rosario Strait is truly the most romantic spot on the island.

Look around for the petroglyph, an ancient rock carving said to be hidden in plain sight on Sunset Beach. Look for a while until the San Juan Island sunset, which will not disappoint.

Larrabee State Park, which is located off Chuckanut Drive in Bellingham is definitely a primo destination for an adventure date. Hike down to any of the various beach access points and lay a blanket on the large rock formations or on the pebbled beach. Explore the forest, which nearly kisses the surf, or climb over the rocks to find a more secluded spot.

Hope Island is a state park that is between Whidbey Island and La Conner on Skagit Bay. It can only be reached by boat, so jump in a dingy, rent a kayak or sail on over to the island with a sense of wonder peaked. Stay a while and wait for bald eagles or great blue herons to appear, as they often hunt shellfish on the island. Hope Island is full of trails, wildlife and views around every corner.

Dugualla Bay is a hidden gem of the islands. Located on Whidbey Island, the secluded beach will not disappoint. The view looks across Skagit Bay towards Goat Island and the mainland. It is easy when exploring Dugualla Bay to feel like you’re the only people in the world, as the bay is not well known to tourists and frequented by a handful of locals.

Fort Worden in Port Townsend was the film setting for the movie, An Officer and a Gentleman. Park yourself down by the Point Wilson lighthouse and look north to Victoria, B.C. or east to Fort Casey on Whidbey Island.

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Traveling between Canada and the United States is easy if you have the proper documents To cross, you will need one of the following documents: Canada: If you are a citizen of the U.S., you do not need a passport to enter Canada but you will need it to return into the U.S. Regardless, Canada still requires proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate, certificate of citizenship or naturalization as well as photo identification, a valid trusted traveler program card (FAST, NEXUS or SENTRI), or an enhanced driver’s license (EDL).

If you are a permanent resident of Canada or the U.S, you should bring your permanent resident card with you.

United States: Canadian citizens should carry a passport, a valid trusted traveler program card (FAST, NEXUS or SENTRI), or an enhanced driver’s license (EDL). U.S. citizens should carry a U.S. passport, valid trusted traveler program card (FAST, NEXUS or SENTRI), enhanced driver’s license (EDL), military ID with official travel orders, U.S. Merchant Mariner document, enhanced tribal card or American Indian card.

Children: U.S. and Canadian children under the age of 16 will need to present a birth certificate or other proof of citizenship. Be prepared to prove that you have written parental consent for any minor children traveling with you.

If you have legal custody or if you share custody, have copies of relevant legal documents, such as custody rights. If you are not the custodian, a parent or legal guardian, carry a letter of permission authorizing you to have custody when entering Canada or the U.S. A letter would also facilitate entry if only one parent is traveling with their offspring. The letter should contain contact telephone numbers for the parent or legal guardian. If you are traveling as part of a group of vehicles, be sure that your family is in the same vehicle when you arrive at the border.

Declarations and exemptions: Review what is allowable to take into the U.S. or Canada before you reach the border. The list changes frequently and can catch the unwary traveler by surprise. Surprises are the last thing anyone needs when going through a border.

Declare everything you’re bringing into the country, even if you bought it at a duty free shop.

• Have receipts for all purchases readily available.

• Always declare when you are transporting $10,000 or more in or out of the U.S. or Canada.

• Prescription and over the counter medication should be in its original container.

When you’re crossing the border, be prepared to answer the following questions for each person in the car: • Where are you from?

• Do you have any weapons?

• Where are you going?

(None allowed) • How long are you staying? • Do you have any fruit or vegetables?

• What do you do for work? (There are restrictions) • What is the value of goods • Are you leaving anything in the country? with you?

FOR MORE INFORMATION: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) www.cbp.gov 877/227-5511 Blaine office: 360/332-5771

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) cbsa-asfc.gc.ca 800/461-9999 (in Canada) 204/983-3500 (outside Canada)

Pets: A proof of rabies vaccination is required for dogs and recommended for cats.

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tart off with a round of golf in the morning, spend the afternoon on a sunny beach, enjoy a meal al fresco and then wrap up the day with an ice cream while strolling along a promenade at sunset.

White Rock gets its name from the nearly 500ton boulder that receding glaciers left behind on the shore of White Rock. According to a Coast Salish legend, a young First Nations Chief threw it across the Strait of Georgia and its landing spot marked the place where he would build a home for his new wife. While today it is kept white with regular coats of paint, in earlier times guano from seabirds gave it the distinctive color. That, along with its size, made it an ideal landmark for 19th century sailors.

White Rock and South Surrey, situated on the US/Canada border, have a climate that’s often compared to the south of France. A local atmospheric phenomenon called the Blue Hole means that White Rock and other Waterside communities are often sunny while neighbouring communities have weather that is less favourable. Combine the balmy weather, a 1.4-mile-long waterside promenade with the beach on one side and a host of unique shops and restaurants on the other, and you’ll be happy to put down roots in this community for a while.

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The historic pier was opened in 1914 as a dock for steamships and historically has been one of the premier attractions along the waterfront. A devastating wind storm in December 2018 led to significant damage to the pier itself, and it is closed through September 2019 for repairs.

It still, however, lends itself well to hauntingly beautiful photos.

Across from the promenade, Marine Drive is stocked with boutique shops, nightspots and great restaurants. Sidewalk dining and people watching is a serious sport here!

The summer is also time for festivals at the beach. On July 1, the community celebrates the national birthday with Canada Day by the Bay. A full day of fun ending with fireworks at night.

The White Rock Sea Festival held August 3 and 4 celebrates White Rock’s tradition of summertime fun with live entertainment, and vendors lining the promenade, fireworks, a nighttime parade and more. Visit the historic train station which is home to the White Rock Museum. For evening entertainment, TD Concerts at the Pier are outdoor, concerts with dates sprinkled throughout the summer.

At the beach’s eastern end, the Grand Chief Bernard Charles Memorial Plaza celebrates the city’s close ties with its Semiahmoo First Nations neighbours.

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To the north, Crescent Beach is a popular waterfront spot with a safe swimming area in the warm water of Boundary Bay, and the Blackie Spit Nature Reserve with miles of trails popular with birdwatchers. If you’re up for some exercise, try the 1,001 Steps trail down to the beach at 15A Avenue. Crescent Beach offers live theatre on the beach at the Beach House Theatre. This year’s productions include Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and Love You Forever … and more Munsch. Go to beachhousetheatre.org for ticket info.

There’s much more to this region than beaches and waterfront. Softball City is home to the Canada Cup International Softball Championship (July 5-14) hosting female fast pitch teams from North America and around the world. The venue will host the Americas Summer Olympic qualifier tournament August 25 to September 1 which will determine two of six berths for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The games will mark the return of softball to the Olympics since being discontinued as a medals sport in 2008. There will be 16 teams from the Caribbean, South, Central and North America invited.

The Tour de White Rock cycling race on July 13 and 14 brings professional racers to town and includes hill climbs and traditional road races. Not a pro? Not a problem. The race also offers amateur events for those who want to try out their racing legs.

Golfers will find themselves in paradise here, with over a dozen courses, all within a short drive in Surrey.

Visit the farmers market every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from May to October at Miramar Plaza in downtown White Rock.

Speaking of which, there is serious shopping, entertainment and eating choices in the uptown area, all centred on 152nd Avenue.

You may also want to check out the plethora of shopping and dining experiences at The Shops at Morgan Crossing and Grandview Corners, 24 Avenue and 160 Street. From home décor to big box retail – there is something for everyone.

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On July 1, Canada Day, visitors flock to the Salmon Festival where 1,200 pounds of wild salmon are grilled over open fires. The festival also features a pancake breakfast, parade, live music and performances, cultural shows and a big fireworks display.

From the original Japanese and Chinese workers in Steveston’s boatyards and canneries, Richmond has grown into a community in which 74 percent of its estimated 220,000 inhabitants are of Asian heritage. It has been called the Asian food capital of North America; The New York Times says it has the best Asian food in North America.

The Golden Village, a warren of mini malls between Garden City Road and No. 3 Road, is home to a dizzying array of restaurants from classical Chinese dim sum to pan-Asian fusion. In just three blocks of Alexandra Street, you’ll find over 200 restaurants. The area is also home to the Aberdeen Center, one of the largest Asian malls outside of Asia, and the Daiso Japanese megastore. Start your food adventure by walking the self-guided Dumpling Trail, a collection of 20 or so restaurants.

There are two trails; a hole-in-the-wall version and an upscale restaurant version.

The Richmond Night Market at 8351 River Road is great way to experience the Asian culture in Richmond, open from

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May 10 to October 14. The market has Regional Park to see bald eagles, red-tailed details on Richmond/Steveston page 6 more than 120 food booths and 200-plus hawks, northern harriers, barred owls, retail stalls, an entertainment stage and free sandpipers, killdeer and great blue herons. rides. Discover authentic Asian snacks and Keep your eyes peeled for turtles, river otstreet food such as tornado potatoes, grilled ters and sea lions while you’re at it. squid, dragon’s beard candy, bubble waffles In 2010, Richmond was one of the venand more. You’ll also find retailers selling ues for the Vancouver Olympic Games all kinds of goods at street prices. The Marand the legacy of the games continues in ket opens at 7 p.m. on weekend and holiday the magnificent Richmond Olympic Oval, nights. which today offers a multitude of recreOn rainy days, take the kids to Waterational and physical fitness opportunimania to play in two large whirlpools, waties. Try out their state-of-the-art Olympic tag us: @watersidenw #watersidenw terslides and catapult off spring boards. and sport simulators featuring bobsleighs, A stretch of No. 5 Road known as the Highway to Heaven kayaks, race cars, ski jump and Paralympic sit-ski. is home to many places of worship, such as two spectacular A few blocks away, the River Rock Casino, B.C.’s largest, Buddhist temples, showcasing the variety of faiths in the comoffers gaming and world class entertainment. munity. Many of the churches and temples are open to visitors.

Steveston and Richmond are great places to explore on Richmond is ringed by an extensive dike trail system, confoot and bicycle as there’s nary a hill in sight. Trails wind the necting dozens of parks. The Richmond Nature Park is 200 seashore and jetties jut out deep into Georgia Strait, a great acres of the raised peat bog habitat that once covered the area, place to be during a rare summer tempest. and five kilometers of trails invite visitors to explore its unique plants and animals. There are over 100 species of resident and More information on these venues and events can be visiting birds that can be seen throughout Richmond; visit found on visitrichmondbc.com.

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eed a break from urban life? Tsawwassen and Ladner may be just what you’re looking for. Nestled between river and ocean, these towns have lots of options for relaxation. Go for a stroll or bike ride on a dike beside a river or the sea, buy wild local salmon at Superior Fish Market, do some shopping in boutiques, play a round of golf or kayak through a quiet slough with only Steller sea lions and great blue herons to keep you company. These are just a few of the attractions of Ladner Village and Tsawwassen.

In Ladner, traffic is light, terrain is flat and the town’s surrounding horse and agricultural farms will make you want to get out and walk or bike. Downtown you will find historic buildings, friendly restaurants and hometown merchants. Have a drink or bite to eat while you watch boat traffic on the peaceful and picturesque Ladner Slough.

The Ladner and Tsawwassen leisure centers offer plenty to do on the rare rainy day.

Ladner May Days, held May 24-26, is lots of fun with live music, amusement rides and a parade on Sunday at noon. Tour de Delta is an exciting bike race that winds through Ladner and Tsawwassen (July 5–7) and is super spectator-friendly. Boundary Bay Airport, which began life in 1941 for training Commonwealth aircrews during WWII, holds an annual airshow, which this year is held July 20.

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be the big stars this year. The Tsawwassen Sun Festival is held on B.C. Day weekend (August 2-5) and features plenty of good food, music and other entertainment.

The Ladner Village Market is not to be missed – it’s held on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 9 and 23, July 14 and 28, August 11 and 25 and September 8.

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Park on English Bluff Road in Tsawwassen. It offers great views of Georgia Strait and the Gulf Islands as well as a top-notch cardiovascular workout.

Rent a kayak at Ladner Slough and paddle through the backwaters of the Fraser River. Great blue herons and eagles soar overhead while you explore small islands and marshlands abutting the waterway. Walk or bike the dike on River Road west to Georgia Strait; alternatively, ride the dike from Beach Grove around Boundary Bay. This flat gravel trail goes on and on under silent skies for 20 kilometers.

Both communities are located on the Pacific Flyway, and the surrounding lands are vital stopovers for millions of birds on their annual migration. One of the best places to observe all kinds of birds is at the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Ladner. Take River Road West, and turn right for the bridge to Westham Island. Just before the bridge is a small park where

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often you’ll have a close-up view of Steller sea lions sunning on the docks.

Don’t miss the Delta Nature Reserve at Burns Bog, the world’s largest domed peat bog. Trails lead you through a small portion of the 40 square kilometer reserve.

Between Tsawwassen and Ladner are acres upon acres of blueberry fields; stop at one of the roadside stands for a fresh hit of anti-oxidants. Highway 17 divides the two communities and also leads to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal taking travelers to Vancouver Island and various Gulf Islands.

Tsawwassen is located on the north end of the same peninsula occupied by Point Roberts. More suburban than village, the main thoroughfare, 56th Street, is rich with restaurants, boutiques and food markets. The huge Tsawwassen Mills outlet shopping center is a recent addition to the shopping scene. If you feel like a little downtime, head to Centennial Beach for a swim and sprawl on the soft sands of Boundary Bay. Miles of sand flats warm the waters of afternoon tides to a comfortable 80°F/26°C. Alternatively, head up the 56th Street hill towards Point Roberts to cool off in the water spray playground at Diefenbaker Park.

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Discovery Bay Golf Club

Lopez Island Golf Club

7401 Cape George Road Open since May 1925, Discovery Bay Golf Course is the oldest public golf course in Washington state. The course features 18 holes with panoramic views of the Olympic and Cascade mountains and shore, a snack shop open daily from 11-3 p.m., beer and wine and is dog friendly.

Online booking available. Discoverybaygolfcourse.com

Port Townsend Golf Club

1948 Blaine Street Book your tee-time online. The nine-hole Port Townsend course features 2,731 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35. Online booking available. Opened in 1923. Porttownsendgolf.com

WHIDBEY ISLAND Gallery Golf Course

3065 N Cowpens Road, Oak Harbor A challenging 18-hole course with tree-lined fairways, rolling hills and views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca and Vancouver Island. Online booking available. Navylifepnw.com.

Holmes Harbor Golf Club

5023 Harbor Hills Drive, Freeland An 18-hole executive-style golf course with sloping fairways and water views. Stop by the pro shop for golf wear, beer and snacks. Holmesharborgolfcourse.com

Island Greens

3890 E French Road, Clinton Located on South Whidbey Island, the Island Greens golf course offers nine-holes of fun, scenic play and is dog friendly. Whidbeyislandgreens.com

Lam’s Golf Links

597 Ducken Road, Oak Harbor This golf course is iconic for Oak Harbor residents. Lam’s Golf Links is a beginner-friendly par three, nine-hole course with an 18-hole vintage miniature-golf course for kids and family play. Lamsgolflinks.com

Whidbey Golf Club 2430 Fairway Lane, Oak Harbor This dairy farm turned golf course offers a full-service restaurant and bar, pro-shop and 18-hole play. Whidbeygolfclub.com

ANACORTES Swinomish Golf Links

12518 Christianson Road Nestled between Fidalgo Bay and Similk Bay, the Swinomish Golf Links features 18-holes fun for beginners and golf professionals. Online booking available. Swinomishcasinoandlodge.com/golf

SAN JUAN ISLAND San Juan Golf and Tennis Club

806 Golf Course Road, Friday Harbor This nine-hole course offers delicious dining at their Greenhouse Grill with views of Mt. Baker and Griffin Bay. Amenities include a full service pro shop, lessons and club repair. Sjgolfclub.com

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589 Airport Road This course is nine-holes that plays as 18, with separate tee boxes and pins for the front and back nine. The course is open dusk to dawn and rarely has a wait for tee-times. Lopezislandgolf.com

ORCAS ISLAND Orcas Island Golf Club

2171 Orcas Road, Eastsound Centrally located across from Crow Valley, with views of Turtle Back Mountain, this nine-hole course is a hot spot for both tourists and Orcas Island locals. The course can be played as 18-holes by using alternating tee boxes.

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MOUNT VERNON Eaglemont Golf Course

4800 Eaglemont Drive Eaglemont is a scenic, challenging 18-hole course with multiple sets of tee blocks making it playable for all skill levels. Enjoy a bite at the Fireweed Terrace Restaurant.

Online booking available. Eaglemontgolf.com

Overlook Golf Course

17523 WA-9 Overlook is a nine-hole executive course, featuring 2,261 yards of golf for a par of 34. Enjoy the beautiful views of Big Lake while you play. Overlookgc.com

BURLINGTON Avalon Golf Links

19345 Kelleher Road With three nine-hole layouts (a 27 championship hole-course!) and views of the Olympic and Cascade ranges and Skagit Valley, this golf course will surely not disappoint. Have a drink as you play and enjoy lunch at the Sweet Bite Café. Online booking available.

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BELLINGHAM Lake Padden Golf Course

Shuksan Golf Club

1500 E Axton Road This 18-hole course varies over 100 feet, with a rural setting split by Ten Mile Creek. The course is fun for all playing levels and features great water play. Eat at the Grille for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Online booking available. Shuksangolf.com

Morgan Creek Golf Course

Sudden Valley Golf Course

3601 Nico Wynd Drive, Surrey Located on the banks of the Nicomekl River, this ninehole course is great for golfers of all skill and experience levels. After golfing, relax on the patio deck and enjoy food and beverages from the Grill. Online booking available. Nicowynd.com.

4 Clubhouse Circle Bordering the shores of Lake Whatcom, this course features 18-holes with generous fairway landing areas and smaller greens with character. The course is right next to El Agave, for authentic Mexican food and beverages after you play. Online booking available. Suddenvalleygolfcourse.com

BLAINE Loomis Trail Golf Club

9787, 4342 Loomis Trail Road Located at the Semiahmoo Resort, this 18-hole course offers consistently smooth and fast greens with water play, chipping greens and practice bunkers. Enjoy the snack bar or a meal at the full-service lounge. Online booking available. Golfloomis.com.

Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club

8720 Semiahmoo Parkway This course designed by Arnold Palmer offers 7,005 yards of play, with water on five holes and 67 strategically-placed bunkers. The Semiahmoo course is open to the public on odd days of the month. Grab a bite at the Great Blue Heron Grill, lounge, or snack bar. Online booking available. Semiahmoo.com

POINT ROBERTS Bald Eagle Golf Club

1350 Pelican Place This scenic 18-hole golf course is newly renovated with newly sodded bentgrass greens and aprons, new bunker sand and water feature enhancements. Online booking available. Baldeaglegc.com

WHITE ROCK & SOUTH SURREY

4882 Samish Way This 18-hole course weaves through old growth forest while taking a traditional layout for 6,575 yards. Play a round and grab a bite at the Coyote Bar and Grill before you go home. Online booking available. Lakepaddengolf.com

Birdies & Buckets Family Golf Centre

North Bellingham Golf Course

Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club

205 W Smith Road With flowering meadows and rolling fairways, this 18hole course naturally integrates the open field qualities of the historic Wilder Ranch. Play a round and enjoy fine dining at the 9 Restaurant. Online booking available.

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5228 King George Boulevard, Surrey This family-centered course offers a nine-hole pitch and putt course with a range offering 80 stalls, five target greens and five outside hitting stall. Online booking available. Birdiesandbuckets.com 18150 8 Avenue, Surrey This 18-hole, 147-acre course boasts natural grass, complete with five target greens and practice fairway. Visit the West Coast Grill for food and refreshments. wcgg. ca/haz_home

Meridian Golf Par 3

V3Z 9R8, 1054 168 Street, Surrey Framed by towering trees, this hazelnut farm turned 18-hole golf course provides a park-like atmosphere for a day of golf. Clubhouse, coffee shop, drinks, snacks and sandwiches on sight. Meridiangolfpar3.ca.

3500 Morgan Creek Way, Surrey This beautifully manicured course offers 18-hole play with classic architectural style by Kyle Phillips. Online booking available. Morgancreekclub.com

Nico-Wynd Golf Course

Peace Portal Golf Club

16900 4 Avenue, Surrey An 18-hole course right over the border, Peace Portal Golf Club facilities include putting green, chipping green and grass practice area. The Clubhouse offers a coffee shop, lounge and outdoor patio for dining. Online booking available. Peaceportalgolf.com.

RICHMOND & STEVESTON Country Meadows Golf Course

8482 No 6 Road, Richmond Country Meadows challenges all skill levels and offers a practice range, two chipping greens, putting green and 10th hole Kiosk. Visit for a round and then eat at The Grille. Online booking available. Countrymeadowsgolfcourse.ca

Greenacres Golf Course

5040 No 6 Road, Richmond Greenacres Golf Course is a tree-lined, 18-hole public course with lush fairways and challenging holes for any golfer. Follow your round with a drink or meal at the Spike Lounge & Grill. Greenacresgolfcourse.com.

Mylora Executive Golf Course

9911 Sidaway Road, Richmond Mylora’s par 57 executive length course has three par 4 holes, the longest of which is the 320-yard sixth hole.

Online booking available. Mylora.ca

Pitch and Putt

9751 Pendleton Road, Richmond Pitch and Putt is great for all ages and offers nine holes close to the water. richmond.ca/parks/parks/golf

LADNER & TSAWWASSEN The Links at Hampton Cove

6000 Admiral Boulevard, Delta A hidden gem in the lower mainland, this nine-hole executive course offers a choice of three tee boxes depending on skill level, white-sand bunkers and beautifully manicured greens. When you’re done, enjoy a bite at the Links Café. Online booking available. Hamptoncove.ca

Tsawwassen Springs

5133 Springs Boulevard, Tsawwassen An exceptional 70 par course with 18 holes, water play and natural landscape. Online booking available. Tsawwassensprings.ca

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You can feel it as soon as you cross the border.

The streets are narrow and lined with forests and fields, with views of the sea popping up. Drivers give a wide berth to the horses, cyclists and walkers with whom they share the road.

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on Tyee Drive. The Gulf Road community center is a gathering place for local groups ranging from seniors’ association lunches to the historical society; next door is the new Point Roberts library.

During the summer months, the SCAVENGER HUNT: Point Roberts Saturday Morning Market features details on page 6 local products and produce.

The Fourth of July in Point Roberts is a hometown USA extravaganza that welcomes its many neighbors to the north for a parade, pancake breakfast, barbecue and entertainment. The third annual Rory’s Ride on August 10 offers somewhat competitive, and just there for the fun, bicyclists a nice ride and barbequed burgers and beers at the end. tag us: @watersidenw #watersidenw Point Roberts life focuses on the outdoors. With parks at each corner of the peninsula, a marina and a golf course, many opportunities are packed into 5 square miles.

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Lily Point Marine Park has miles of hiking trails, snaking along the uplands and down to the bluff-ringed beach with views of the San Juan and Gulf islands, Mt. Baker, as well as sightings of resident eagles and great blue herons. In early summer, eagles gather by the hundreds on the sand flats to gorge on small fish trapped in tidal pools. Signage in the park can teach you the rich history of the area. It was the site of an important summer fishing camp for several Coast Salish tribes who used reef nets at Lily Point to capture the sockeye run. Later, the Alaska Packers Association Cannery built giant fish traps off the Lily Point reef and canned millions of cans of salmon until the traps were outlawed in 1934.

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At low tide in the summer, Maple Beach in the northeast corner of the Point offers acres of tide flats where families set up camp and spend the day splashing in the warm water, clamming, crabbing, beachcombing or zipping along on skimboards.

Lighthouse Marine Park in the southwest corner offers camping as well as day-use facilities and a boat launch. When the salmon are running, it’s a popular fishing spot for recreational and commercial fishers, as well as harbor seals and the local pod of resident Orcas. Orca spotters tend to have better luck mid-afternoon, but Aaron, the local park ranger, will be happy to tell you when they’ve been by.

The trail down to the beach at Monument Park in the northwest corner is steep, but the beach is worth the hike. Quiet and secluded, with acres of tide flats at low tide that are a popular hunting ground for great blue heron, it’s the perfect spot on a sunny afternoon.

Developments such as the golf course and the marina have incorporated public walking trails, with the most recent addition being a bluff trail and staircase to the beach at the Cottages at Seabright Farm.

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After an extensive restoration, the Bald Eagle Golf Club has come back to life and has regained its reputation as one of the best courses in the Lower Mainland.

Just South of Vancouver, the great design, conditions and beautiful scenery await. #Comeplaywithnature in 2019.

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