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Welcome to WaterSide 2010!

The San Juans.............................................4

Whidbey island ..........................................5

Anacortes.....................................................6

La Conner.....................................................7

Chuckanut Drive........................................8

Whalewatching & Cruises ......................9

Bellingham................................................10

Fairhaven & Lummi Island ...................11

Wineries .....................................................12

Birch Bay ....................................................13

Beaches ......................................................15

Blaine ..........................................................18

Rainy Day Ideas .......................................19

Tide Tables ................................................22

Golf Courses .............................................23

Summer Events .......................................24

White Rock ................................................26

Richmond & Steveston .........................27

Tsawwassen & Ladner ...........................28

Point Roberts ..........................................30

Border Info & Advertiser Directory .........................31

In This Issue

WaterSide 2010 is a special publication of Point Roberts Press, Inc.

which publishes The Northern Light, theweekly newspaper of Blaine and Birch

Bay, Washington, the All Point Bulletin, amonthly newspaper serving Point

Roberts, the Mount Baker Experience,a quarterly publication serving the Mt.Baker foothills region and other special

publications and maps.

Patrick Grubb, publisher

Louise Mugar, co-publisher

Ruth Lauman, Charlie HaganHeather Chattergee, graphics

Molly Ernst, Janet McCall, Martha Alvarado, advertising

Heidi Holmes, office manager

Text & photos by Pat Grubb; Other photos shown by credit

Cover design by Charlie Hagan

Cover photo by RoseAnn AlspektorAbove photo by Ruth Lauman

Distributed to retailers, visitor information centers and other outlets

from Vancouver, B.C. to Seattle, WA

Point Roberts Press225 Marine DriveBlaine, WA 98230

Phone 360/332-1777 Fax 360/332-2777

Email: [email protected]: www.thenorthernlight.com

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It’s summertime and the traveling should be easy. Nokiller drives. Summer travel should be relaxed and fun. Ifyou agree, then the WaterSide communities are just theplace for you.

Stretching from Point Roberts, Washington, in thenorth through Tsawwassen, Ladner and Richmond,British Columbia, down to the beautiful San Juan Islands,

there are dozens of places for you to discover, enjoy andreturn to on future journeys.

Take your time as you move from town to town. Thecommunities have a heavy schedule of fairs, festivals andevents so be certain to check the calendar of events beforeyou visit. Don’t forget spontaneity, though. Some of ourbest times have come in unexpected moments.

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The San Juans Come & juanderThe San Juans are part of an archi-

pelago extending into Canadian waters.In all, including the Canadian GulfIslands, there are over 450 islands athigh tide.

Lopez Island is one of the flatterislands, making it ideal for the cyclistor stroller. It is also the first stop on theferry from Anacortes, making it pos-sible to go for a day trip. Known for itsartists and artisans, there are attractiveparks where visitors can enjoy the oceanand its inhabitants.

San Juan Island is the second largestisland and has much to recommenditself to visitors. Friday Harbor is theferry terminus and often the end des-tination for weekend visitors. Packedwith shops and restaurants, it’s a placeyou can abide awhile. Hop on a bike ora scooter and explore. The “West Side”of the island is a local favorite for whalewatching and soaking in the sunsets.

Head over to the British and Amer-ican camps where the Pig War almosttook place way back in 1859. A disputeover a pig, shot and killed by an Amer-ican farmer who found it rooting in hispotato patch, acerbated a running dis-pute between the U.S. and Great Britainover ownership of the San Juans. Notuntil Kaiser Wilhelm I of Germanyruled in favor of the U.S. in 1872 didthe matter get resolved.

Mosey on over to Roche Harbor andtake a look at the yachts in the harbor.Have lunch or dinner at the historicHaro Hotel. Whale watching and othermarine-related activities are the obvi-ous and popular activities on the island.

Orcas Island is the largest of the SanJuans and is the third ferry stop fromAnacortes. Mt. Constitution, 2409 feetor 800 meters high, is a favorite desti-nation of cyclists and hikers.

Getting There:Take I-5 Exit 230 and travel west.Ferries from Anacortes to andfrom the San Juan islands and Vic-toria, B.C. run on a regular basis.

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Home to Whidbey Naval Air Station(“Pardon Our Noise – It’s The Soundof Freedom”), small towns and beauti-ful parks and lovely beaches are bigattractions on Whidbey Island.

Deception Pass State Park is so pret-ty that occasionally visitors don’t passit onto the island proper. Stop for aswim at Cranberry Lake.

Depending on when you visit (lateMay, early June), a small group of res-ident gray whales arrive at South Whid-bey and Saratoga Passage to feed onghost shrimp.The island is home tomany artists and craftspeople. Youcould spend days visiting studios ortaking classes if you’d like to learn orto advance your skills. HistoricCoupeville and Oak Harbor are themain centers of the local art commu-nity though it’s spread throughout theisland.

If you’re into local fare, make sureyou stop at one of the plentiful farmer’s

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Getting There:Take Exit 230 off I-5 and travelwest. Ferries from Anacortes toand from the San Juan islands andVictoria, B.C. run on a regular basis.

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WHIDBEY ISLANDATTRACTIONS:

• Visit Deception Pass State Park and historic Fort Casey.

• See how many farmer’s markets you can hit in a day.

• Pack a picnic lunch and head down to Fort Casey State Park.

• Go scubadiving at KeystoneJetty.

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markets or straight to the farm itself.Markets can be found in Oak Harbor,Coupeville, Bayview Corner and else-where.

Need to work off that food? Theisland is perfect for hiking, biking,walking and all sorts of water sports. Ifyou’re a diver, you’ll want to head toKeystone Jetty. Not too deep but veryspectacular.

Bird-watching and people watchingare two evocations high on visitor’s lists.Birdwatchers come year-round whilepeople watchers tend to like the sum-mer months when they can hit one ofthe many beautiful beaches lining theshores of this intriguing island.

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An honest, hardworking sea town,Anacortes is a study in contrasts. At theharbor you have the shipyards and thememorial to those lost at sea while onCommercial Avenue you have the high-end galleries and the upscale eateries.Anacortes pretty much offers some-thing for everyone.

Located on Fidalgo Island and acces-sible by bridges, the town’s populationis approximately 20,000. To get yourbearings, drive or bike to the 1,300 footsummit of Mt. Erie towering over Ana-cortes. From here, you can survey thefour points of the compass and get thelay of the land. Notice all the newhomes going up on your drive? Soft-ware millionaires from Seattle andpoints south have discovered the area.

Alternatively, take a three minutedrive up to the Cap Sante lookout.There are great views of downtownAnacortes and Guemes Channel in anearly 360-degree vista. If you’re won-dering about those military jets flyinglow and loud, you’re just a few milesfrom the Whidbey Island Naval Air Sta-tion.

Take a walk through the historicAnacortes Marine Supply Hardwarestore (1913) – it’s the best store of itskind anywhere. While it’s fun to walk,visitors will cover more ground whilestill at a leisurely pace by biking or driv-ing a scooter. Rentals are available.Restaurants and friendly inns are plen-tiful so don’t be in a rush to get to otherplaces.

Recreational activities abound –

whale watching tours, hiking, biking,scuba diving, fishing, beachcombing,boating, kayaking – you’re limited onlyby your imagination.

Highly recommended is a drive outto Deception Pass and Whidbey Island.There is a spectacular bridge linkingFidalgo to Whidbey Island with stateparks to explore on a lazy day. Justbefore Deception is Pass Lake, a prettylittle lake popular with trout fishermen.(It’s stocked by the state.) Cartop boatscan put in at a convenient launch spot.

Anacortes is the site of a Washing-ton state ferry terminal allowing trav-elers to jump off to the San Juan islandsand Vancuver Island.

Getting There:Take Exit 230 off I-5 and travelwest. Ferries from Anacortes toand from the San Juan islands andVictoria, B.C. run on a regular basis.

ANACORTESATTRACTIONS:

• A drive or bike up to the topof Mt. Erie for miles-long viewof the San Juan islands, Olympic Mountains and beyond.

• Perusing the maritime offerings at Anacortes Marine Supply & Hardware.

• Pack a picnic lunch and head on up to Cap Sante for a panoramic view of the town and surrounding islands.

• Take a drive out to the dramaticDeception Pass.

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La Conner

La Conner, the oldest communityin Skagit County is also probably themost picturesque. Listed on theNational Registry of Historic Places,this former fishing town is a greatplace to eat, shop and tarry awhile...

Just a short jaunt off I-5, La Con-ner should not be missed. Backedonto a quiet channel that neighborsthe Swinomish Indian reservation, LaConner offers a quaint and cultural-ly-diverse experience to visitors. Thetown was founded in the early 1860s.John Conner ended up buying thetrading post in 1869 to which headded a post office.

The town is still home to farmersand fishers but the population hasgrown to include artists, writers andretirees. There are a number of innsand B&Bs. Check out the La ConnerBrewery, or the Rexville Grocery justsouth on Best Road, where you candrink a pint with local artists andexperience the “Writer’s Tuna” sand-wich, named after resident authorTom Robbins and made with albacoretuna, kimchee and mayo.

Each spring, the town receiveshordes of visitors who are attractedby the immense display of tulipsgrown in neighboring farms.

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Getting There:By car: Traveling on I-5, take exit230 and head west then south onLa Conner Whitney Rd.By boat: Consult marine charts forSwinomish Slough.

LA CONNERATTRACTIONS:

• The tableau and waterfall offthe dock.

• The sculpture walk and then a glass of wine on the slough.

• The Museum of Northwest Art• Annual Pioneers’ Picnic

Saturday, August 5.

es mansion. It’s the only quilt muse-um in the Pacific Northwest. Take theoutdoor sculpture walking tour.Behind the historic lime dock build-ing is a wonderful tableau built on topof the wharf adjacent to ChampagneCove, a gallery filled with art and won-derful bric-a-brac. Like pretty colorsand loud noises? Show up on July 4for Fireworks Over The Swinomish, ahalf-hour long fireworks display.

On August 14, La Conner holds itsclassic yacht and car show. Along withthe boats and the cars, there is boatand car stuff for sale, a Kiwanis BBQand a beer garden. Can you think of abetter way to spend a day?

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Chuckanut Drive A drive on the beautiful side

Getting There:Take the Old Fairhaven Parkwayexit from I-5. Follow signs for Chuckanut Drive.

CHUCKANUTATTRACTIONS:

• The Taylor Shellfish farm.• Any of the fine

restaurants on the drive.• The many hiking trails

on Chuckanut.• The beach at Larrabee State

Park.

South of Fairhaven lies ChuckanutDrive, a narrow, winding, madrona-lined road that skirts along the rockyhills overlooking the strait of Juan deFuca. Along the way, the road passesfine dining restaurants and art galleries.There are a number of places where youcan pull over to admire the view of thenorthern-most portion of Puget Soundand the San Juan island archilapego.

If you’ve timed your trip right, you’llwant to run or watch the 8th annualTaylor Mud Run, a strenuous 250-yardlow tide mud run. You’ll need to be intop shape to do it, though. There is alsoa 100 yard kids race.

All finishers receive a golden MudRun oyster medallion. There are alsospecial medals (what could be more spe-cial than an oyster medal?) for firstplace finishers in the men’s, women’s,boy’s and girl’s divisions. This year’srace takes place on Saturday, July 24 at10:49 a.m.

The fun can be found at Taylor Shell-fish Farm, 2182 Chuckanut Drive.There will be offsite parking and shut-tle buses. The farm has a retail outletand also sells and ships (check www.tay-lorshellfishfarms.com).

Following Chuckanut south leads totwo of Skagit Valley’s best-kept secrets:the elusive towns of Bow and Edison.There, one can sample fresh, organicbread in Edison’s Breadfarm bakery(the black olive baguette is a must), or

pick up a wedge of organic Samish Baygouda cheese, or a local pinot grigio inthe adjacent store. You may want toplay a game of pool with a Harley riderin the Longhorn Saloon over a plate oftheir famous pan-fried Samish Bay oys-ters that come from the Blau familyoyster farm just down the road.

A popular spot is Clayton Beach inLarrabee State Park. Uncrowded, it hasbeautiful sandstone rock formationsaccessible by hiking or biking theInterUrban Trail, a 5.5-mile former rail-road route that connects Larrabee withFairhaven.

Galbraith Mountain is a mecca forhard (and not-so-hard) core mountainbikers and trail runners. It’s literallycriss-crossed with great trails. Pick upa trail map at any mountain bike shop.

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Whalewatching & CruisingOuter Island ExpeditionsEastsound & Blaine360/376-3711www.outerislandx.comOuter Island Expeditions of-fers high-quality tours startingfrom Blaine and Orca Island.Owner Beau Brandow grewup on Orcas Island and bringsa wealth of local expertise tohis charter business. The busi-ness boasts 95 percent sight-ings of both spring graywhales and summer orcas.Kayaking, crabbing, mealsand other packages are avail-able.

San Juan Safaris WhaleWatchingApril to October10 Front StreetFriday Harbor360/378.1323 or 800/450-6858www.sanjuansafaris.comSan Juan Safaris features a 55-foot vessel with heatedand windowed cabin. Mid-June to mid-August sunset tours and private char-ters are also available.

Mystic Sea Charters May through August with dis-counted spring and fall ratesCap Sante Marina, Dock A819 Commercial Ave Anacortes800/308-9387 or 360/588-8000www.mysticseacharters.comThe 100-foot Mystic Sea of-fers 5-6 hour cruises with on-board naturalist andunderwater TV camera. De-parts daily at 11a.m. Privateevening charters available forgroups.

Outdoor OdysseysMay-October86 Cedar StreetFriday Harbor360/378-3533, 800/647-4621www.outdoorodysseys.comFor an unusually up-closeview of orcas, try a kayakingtour package by OutdoorOdysseys. The company –named one of the 200 besttravel companies by NationalGeographic Adventure maga-zine for 2009 – offers whale-watching trips by kayak, aswell as kayak trips that incor-porate birding and fine din-ing. Trips include top qualitysea kayak equipment, experi-enced naturalist guides andmeals.

Island Adventures, Inc.1801 Commercial AvenueAnacortes 360293-2428 or 800/465-4604www.island-adventures.comIsland Adventures offers guar-anteed whale watching tours,March through December andboasts more than 100 years ofcombined experience in theislands, over 5,200 wildlifetours conducted.

Orcas Island Eclipse Charters& Whale Watch Tours8368 Orcas RoadOrcas Island360/376-6566 or 800/376-6566www.orcasislandwhales.comOrcas Island Eclipse Charters& Whale Watch Tours’ boat isfast and modern with highbackcontour seats for 46. Otherwildlife tours are also available.

Island Mariner CruisesJune through mid-SeptemberSqualicum Harbor LoopBellingham877/734-8866 or 360/734-8866www.orcawatch.comIsland Mariner Cruises offersguaranteed nature watch andwhale search cruises depart-ing from Bellingham’sSqualicum Harbor. Trips de-part at 10 a.m., call for reser-vations. Private chartersavailable

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Getting There:Traveling north or south on I-5,take exit 253 and go west.

BELLINGHAMATTRACTIONS:

• Take a walk to Boulevard Parkover open water on the TaylorAvenue Dock and boardwalk.

• A concert at the Mt. Baker Theatre.

• Fly a kite at Zuanich Point.• Catch an indie film at the

Pickford Cinema• Bike Galbraith Mountain.• Hit the Whatcom Museum ofHistory & Art.

Bellingham The town where the college students never go home again...

Considered one of the most livablesmall cities on the West Coast, Belling-ham appeals to the casual visitor witha range of attractions from the physi-cal to the cerebral. Hiking, biking, andkayaking seem to be the outdoor activ-ities of choice but you don’t have tostop there.

First opened in 1927, the Mt. BakerTheatre is a beautifully restored old-time theater. Whatcom Museum ofHistory and Art has four components,the old city hall building, built in 1892,featuring contemporary art while otherbuildings showcase Northwest Indianand Inuit exhibits, logging and settle-ment displays and the hugely popularWhatcom Children’s Museum.

On the west side of Bellingham liesSqualicum Harbor, a year-round pub-lic moorage for more than 1,800 com-mercial and private boats. The harboris home to one of the largest commer-cial fishing fleets on the west coast. The

Hotel Bellwether complex is a fairlyrecent addition.

The inn itself is a charming, boutiquehotel offering beautiful waterfront sur-roundings and personalized service,often lacking in the big chains. High-er-end shops and galleries add to thecomplex. Make sure you take a closelook at the architectural elements thathave been designed to evoke the sea.

Down the road is Marina Square, abusy collection of marine-related stores,businesses, restaurants and shops. It’svery pleasant to stroll about on a sunny,or even not-so-sunny, day.

Walk out to Zuanich Point andadmire the memorial to fishermen whohave left for sea and never returned.

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Fairhaven

Sit back and relax for awhileSouth of downtown Bellingham,

Fairhaven was once a Northwest cen-ter for maritime trade and commerce.That tradition lives on. Fairhaven is thesouthern terminus of the Alaska ferryas well as an Amtrak stop on the Van-couver to Seattle to Portland run.

For those wishing to explore the SanJuan islands, Victoria/San Juan Cruis-

Just a few miles from I-5 exit 260 isthe ferry landing for the WhatcomChief, the venerable mode of trans-port for residents and visitors toLummi Island. Now this is island liv-ing at its best.

Stop by The Willows Inn for thebest in locally grown andharvested fare, from linecaught salmon to vegeta-bles plucked moments agofrom their garden. Drive orbike the island – it won’ttake long and you’ll berefreshed by the peacefulviews.

Refreshed now? Goodbecause you’re going towant to stop in at SilverReef Casino and Hotel onyour way back. From world-class entertainment to finefoods to spa retreats and,oh yeah, some hot andheavy gambling action,you’ll be glad you rested up.

FAIRHAVENATTRACTIONS:

• Village Books, a nationallyknown indie bookseller thathas frequent author talks.

• Outdoor cinema on Saturdaynights starting June 26 on theVillage Green. See www.fairhaven.com for shows.

• Have your pic taken with DirtyDan, top, the patron saint ofFairhaven.

Getting There:Take the Old Fairhaven Parkwayexit off I-5 and head west.

Lummi Island

es offers sailings in the summer. Withkayakers, grizzled old men with equal-ly grizzled old dogs, anxious families –this isn’t the typical ferry journey.

Fairhaven itself still retains much ofits turn-of-the-century maritime archi-tecture and flavor. Many of the oldbuildings with their colorful and intri-cate stonework have been restored andtrolley tracks still line the streets.

For the hungry traveller, there arelots of options. Try Skylark’s HiddenCafe, a favorite among locals. Two othermust-see stops are the Colophon Cafeand Village Books.

The nationally-recognized bookstoreis one of Washington’s largest inde-pendently-owned bookstores and is onthe traveling writer circuit so even if youmiss your favorite author’s talk you’lllikely be able to find an autographedbook.

If you’re really interested in slowingdown, visit The Spa at the ChrysalisInn. They offer all kinds of services thatwill give you a fresh outlook on life.

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WineriesSouth of the border…Dakota Creek Winery3575 Haynie RoadBlaine360/820-4752 (Call ahead to confirm)www. dakotacreekwinery.comHours: Open 1 – 5 p.m. Thur – Sat

Glacial Lake Missoula Wine Company1678 Boblett StreetBlaine360/332-2097www.glmwine.comHours: Open Sat 12 – 6 p.m.

Chuckanut Ridge Wine Company1017 North State Street (tasting room)Bellingham360/527-0900www.chuckanutridgewinecompany.comHours: 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., Thurs – Saturday.

Vartanyan Estate Winery1628 Huntley RoadBellingham360/756-6770www.vewinery.comSummer Hours: Through October: Thurs –Sun 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Fri, 5 - 10 p.m.

Carpenter Creek Winery20376 E. Hickox RoadMount Vernon360/848-6673www.carpentercreek.comHours: Thurs – Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sun 11a.m. – 5 p.m.

Pasek Cellars Winery18729 Fir Island Rd. (tasting room)Mount Vernon360/336-6877www.pasekcellars.comHours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. every day

Tulip Valley Vineyard & Orchard16163 State Route 536Mt. Vernon206/321-9424 or 360/428-6894www.tulipvalley.netHours: Fri – Sun noon – 4 p.m.

Eagle Haven Winery8243 Sims RoadSedro-Woolley360/856-6248www.eaglehavenwinery.comThrough September, Thurs – Mon 11 a.m.– 5 p.m.

Lopez Island Vineyards724 Fisherman Bay RoadLopez Island360/468-3644www.lopezislandvineyards.comHours: May, June and Sept: Fri – Sat, noon– 5 p.m.; July and August: Wed – Fri noon– 5 p.m.

San Juan Vineyards3136 Roche Harbor Road Friday Harbor360/378-9463www.sanjuanvineyards.comHours: noon – 5 p.m. daily

North of the border …Blossom Winery5491 Minoru BoulevardRichmond 604/232-9839www.blossomwinery.comHours: Mon – Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sanduz Estate Winery 12791 Blundell Road (at Sidaway Road)Richmond604/214-0444www.sanduzwines.comHours: Daily 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

River’s Bend Winery15560 Colebrook RoadSurrey604/574-6106www.riversbendwinery.comHours: Tue – Sun, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Isabella Winery11491 River RoadRichmond604/288-0608www.isabellawinery.comHours: Summer, daily 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Westham Island Estate Winery2170 Westham Island Road Delta604/940-9755www.westhamislandwinery.comHours: Daily, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Wellbrook Winery4626 88th Street Delta604/946-1868www.wellbrookwinery.comHours: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily

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Does your Seadog need to get out of the galley or the brig and play on some nice grass for a day or so?

While you sail away or shop in town, your dog can play at the Pooch Palace!

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Getting There:Take exit 270 off I-5 and travelwest.

BIRCH BAYATTRACTIONS:

• The Discovery Day Arts &Crafts Festival and ParadeJuly 17 & 18

• Wade in the bay at low tide.• Birch Bay State Park hascamping, interpretive pr-grams and clamming.

• Ice cream cones.• Rent kayaks, scooters, etc. • Enter the sand castle contestJune 26.

Birch BayGot fun?

Think back to movies from the1950s. Life was simpler then, less har-ried. That’s what a visit to Birch Bayis like. Located five miles south ofBlaine, the center of activity is the tree-lined bay with its miles of sandy beach-es. This is a swimmer’s paradise – as thetide rolls in over the sun-warmed sand,the water gets up to bathtub tempera-tures. Its smooth waters makes for greatwater skiing and wakeboarding. Aboveall, Birch Bay is relaxing.

When the tide goes out, you’ll seedozens of people with shovels and pailsout in search of razor and manillaclams destined to be bathed in garlicand butter. With its mostly flat terrain,Birch Bay is a great place for runningand cycling. Paddle & Pedal Adventuresoffers kayaks, scooters and bicycles atthe center of the bay.

For a change of pace, after biking thebay, head inland for quiet country lanesand long distance views of fields andsky. The bay was named by CaptainGeorge Vancouver in 1792 in recogni-tion of the black birches he spied.Those trees are long gone, replaced byevergreens along Birch Bay Drive.

The C Shop at the south end of thebay is a candy store, bakery and restau-rant and is the place to find out what’shappening in the area. Kids will get aspecial kick at watching owners Pat andPatricia Alesse making candy the oldfashioned way using time-honoredrecipes.

Down a bit at the south end of thebay, Birch Bay State Park offers 194

acres of beaches, trees and camp-grounds. To be on the safe side,campers would be wise to call ahead forreservations. The Terrell Creek Marshis one of the few remaining saltwa-ter/freshwater estuaries in north PugetSound. The park offers interpretive pro-grams regarding various aspects of thelocal flora and fauna. Nearby is also thestate’s second largest heron rookery.It’s a great place to sit at dusk andwatch the herons fly overhead on theirway back home. Migratory waterfowland shorebirds explain why Birch Bayand Blaine was listed as one ofAudubon Society’s best places for bird-ing in Washington state.

If you are looking for a faster way toget into the water, hit the Birch BayWaterslides. Try the Black Hole or the60-foot Hydrodrop Slide – either onewill give you a thrill. Down the street isMiniature World with go-karts, mini-golf and railroad.

In the middle of the bay is the SeaLinks nine-hole golf course and driv-ing range. Nearby are the Semiahmooand Loomis Trail golf courses; two ofthe area’s most agreeable and chal-lenging championship courses. Someof the events to look for during thesummer are Discovery Days parade andthe arts and crafts festival held July 17& 18. The parade is a hoot – a real smalltown event that everyone enjoys. OnSaturday, June 26 the sandcastle con-test is held. Details can be found atwww.birchbaychamber.com or by call-ing 360/371-5004.

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South of the Border...ANACORTESWashington Park at the north-west tip of Fidalgo Island has acouple of rocky beaches that canbe reached via a scenic 2.2 milepaved loop for pedestrians, bicy-cles and autos.WHIDBEY ISLANDCranberry Lake at Deception Passis a nice fresh water alternative tothe ocean.SAN JUAN ISLANDHeading south from Friday Har-bor and past American Camp youwill find South Beach, a two milelong stretch of sand, rock anddriftwood, a place where you re-ally get away from it all.BELLINGHAMClayton Beach is found inLarrabee State Park off Chuck-anut Drive. It’s a beautiful driveto the park and then a ¾ milewalking trail to the beach. Won-derful rocks to climb on and explore.Boulevard Park is situated onBellingham Bay between down-town and Fairhaven with walking trails to each area but there’s stillplenty of parking if you bringyour car.BIRCH BAY

Birch Bay State Park has 8,255feet of saltwater shoreline and islocated at the south end of BirchBay. A great beach for clamming,crabbing and building sandcas-

tles. Plenty of picnic tables. BLAINESemiahmoo Park is located on the1.5 mile Semiahmoo sandspitthat straddles Canadian andAmerican waters. You can swimeither in the harbor or the bayacross the spit.POINT ROBERTSMaple Beach has the warmestswimming water in Puget Sound.Located on the northeast cornerof Point Roberts the tide goes outalmost a mile, making the beachfun to explore at low tide.

North of the Border...WHITE ROCKWhite Rock Beach is a populardestination for its 1,500 foot longpier and proximity to MarineDrive which is lined with restau-rants, shops and galleries.Crescent Beach is located on thenorthern end of Semiahmoo Bayand has a quieter, more rustic feel. TSAWWASSENCentennial Beach is on BoundaryBay and continues on to MapleBeach in Point Roberts. It haslovely views and a sandy beachwith warm water. Popular for pic-nics and volleyball games. RICHMONDDespite being next to VancouverInternational Airport, Iona BeachRegional Park offers visitors asandy beach to stretch out on be-side some driftwood. Two jettiesshelter the beach.

Beaches

Plus these fine stores!BLVD Hair Studio & TIGI SalonVitamin World • Nail Masters

Candi’s Jewelry & Gift GalleryBow Wow & WoofsBest Image Framing

Van Heusen • Leggs-Hanes-BaliSeasons Fashions • Bass

Birch Bay Tax & AccountingNorthwest Veterinary Clinic • Curves

Windermere • Larson Gross

I-5 Exit 2705 minutes from Birch Bay & Blaine

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YOUR LOCAL GETAWAY!

Blaine, WA • I-5 Exit 270 & 276

AAA Four-Diamond Resort

Award-Winning Golf Courses

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198 Guest Rooms Including 28 Suites

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35,000 Square Feet of Flexible Meeting Space

Featuring the Northwest’s Most Extensive Array of Spa Services

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Discover the affordable quality of Semiahmoo Resort!Unwind in our oceanfront hotel. Enjoy a round or two of golf at our award-winning

courses, or pamper yourself at our full-service spa. With five great restaurants, plus a multitude of activities, Semiahmoo is a resort destination like no other.

Hotel, Golf & Spa Packages Available!Reservations 800-770-7992 or semiahmoo.com

“Semiahmoo Resort, Ranked Number 55 of the Top 75 Golf Resorts in North America”- Golf Digest, 2009

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W H E R E A M E R I C A B E G I N S !

Make Blaine part of your fun!To see our complete list of year round events and activities go to:

www.BlaineChamber.comFollow us on www.facebook.com/blainechamber

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GETTING THERE:

Going south – Take the first exitsouth of the border.Going north – Take exit 276, thelast one before Canada Customs.

BLAINEATTRACTIONS:

• An old fashioned 4th of Julyparade, street fair & fireworks.

• One of the best birding areasby National Audobon Society

• Listen to great music at theBlaine Jazz Festival July 11 - 17.

• Crabbing off the harbor pier.• Taking the Plover ferry from

Blaine Harbor to stroll onSemiahmoo Spit.

• Viewing the sculptures inPeace Arch State Park &throughout the city.

• The Saturday gardeners’ market.

• Enjoy Drayton Harbor Mar-itime Festival August 7 & 8.

Blaine Finding peace and happiness in the Peace Arch cityBlaine is either your first stop after

entering the U.S.A. or your last stopbefore crossing into Canada. The townhas spent much effort on shaking offits border town atmosphere and itstime was well-spent.

Peace Portal Drive is the main dragand overlooks the harbor and Semiah-moo Bay. Two new waterside plazashave been constructed, one of whichfeatures a bronze sculpture of twowomen and a boy looking out to sea forthe return of their fishermen. The otherplaza is used for public events such asopen air movie nights or as a venue forperformances during the annual jazzfestival.

Scattered around town and in PeaceArch State Park are sculptures that havebeen placed as part of the annual Inter-national Sculpture Exhibit.

Of course, the biggest public monu-ment around is the Peace Arch Monu-ment, standing on the border betweenCanada and the U.S. It is 67 feet tall andis marked with the words, BrethrenDwelling Together in Unity, on theCanadian side, and Children of A Com-mon Mother, on the American side.

Surrounding the arch is Peace ArchProvincial Park to the north and PeaceArch State Park to the south. Its gar-dens, picnic and photogenic qualitiesmake it a popular stop.

Blaine Marine Park, immediately tothe west of the state park and acrossfrom Blaine Harbor, is often the firststop of visiting bird watchers. Thewarm waters act as a magnet for migrat-ing birds. There are interpretive signs,life size orca dorsal and fluke sculp-tures, picnic areas and a walkway thatleads down to the pier at the foot ofMarine Drive. The pier is used by chil-dren for heart-stopping jumps into thewater, for locals throwing crab trapsover or those looking for a picturesque

sunset. Next to the Pizza Factory onPeace Portal Drive is the visitor center.The helpful and knowledgeable staffcan give you information on Blaine,Birch Bay and points north and south.

Beginning June 18 and runningevery weekend until Labor Day, the his-toric Plover ferry runs across fromBlaine Harbor to the world famousSemiahmoo Resort, site of formersalmon canneries. The Plover was aworkhorse that used to carry canneryworkers back and forth to work. Ridesare by donation.

Semiahmoo Resort is located onSemiahmoo spit and is home to a fourstar inn, a number of restaurants andbars and two championship golf cours-es. Warm beaches, walking and bikingpaths, marina and chandlery are just afew of the amenities available.

Back in the main part of Blaine, takea walking tour of the historic Salishanneighborhood. A tour booklet is avail-able at the visitor’s center. Walk downPeace Portal Drive and admire thehanging baskets, and the street end‘parklets’ that provide harbor views.

If you can, be in Blaine for the 4th ofJuly. A small-town parade and festival

is great fun and the fireworks displayis sure to thrill people of all ages.

Photos by Ruth Lauman

• Lunch & Dinner Specials!• 29 combination plates to choose from!• Enjoy dining on our outdoor patio!• 8+ Flavors of Margaritas & great cocktails!• Live music every weekend!

758 Peace Portal Drive, Downtown Blaine360/332-4045 • www.pasodelnortedining.com

Come celebrate theREAL flavor of Mexico!

Bring the whole family!

738 Peace Portal Dr., Blaine

Only salad bar in town

We deliver!332-3636

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Rainy DaysSan Juan Historical Museum405 Price StreetFriday Harbor360/378-3949Visitors to this museum, locat-

ed in Friday Harbor, can inter-pret the story of the peoples ofSan Juan Island. The San JuanHistorical Society assembles, col-lects, preserves, exhibits gener-ations of historical data, infor-mation and artifacts whichillustrate the heritage of SanJuan Island. Collections, pro-grams and publications provideenjoyment and education forresidents and visitors.

The Whale Museum62 First Street NorthFriday Harbor360/378-4710Get an up-close learning

experience of Washington'smost iconic sea creature righthere on San Juan Island. Themuseum is open daily from 10a.m. to 5 p.m. and featuresexhibits, videos and gifts.

If the kids are getting bored,head to the Funhouse in East-sound on Orcas Island, a non-profit community center that haslots of hands-on kid-friendly sci-ence exhibits, complete audioand video production studios.

American Museum of Radio & Electricity1312 Bay StBellingham360/738-3886The American Museum of

Radio & Electricity features his-toric equipment and cultural arti-facts, unusual instruments andscientific apparatus, rare booksand periodicals and old-timeradio programs. Visitors canexperience interactive exhibitsspanning three centuries of sci-entific achievement.

MIndport 210 West Holly StreetBellingham 360/647-5614Mindport museum features a

provocative mix of art and inter-active exhibits surrounding dif-ferent phenomena.

Whatcom Museum121 Prospect StBellingham360/676-6981 The Whatcom Museum cam-

pus has four buildings, featuringexhibitions of contemporary artand regional history, as well as

an award-winning children’smuseum. The museum’s collec-tion holds more than 200,000artifacts of regional importance,including a vast photographicarchive.

APA Cannery MuseumSemiahmoo SpitBlaine360/332-5742The Alaska Packers Associa-

tion Cannery museum weavestogether the makings of Blaine'srich maritime history. The muse-um is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Fri-day through Sunday, May 28through September. No admis-sion fees but donations arealways welcome. Group toursare available mid-week yearround.

Watermania4300 Entertainment Blvd. Richmond604/448-5353Public Swim Information: 604/276-4300This facility is part of the River-

port Sports and EntertainmentComplex and has easy access offHighway 99 via exit 32, Steve-ston Highway east.

Watermania offers a completeaquatic and fitness experienceall under one roof. Facility fea-tures include:

• 57 metre competition poolwith movable bulkhead

• One- and three-metre springboards, plus a five-metre tower.

• Wave pool with interactivewater play features

• 2 exciting waterslides• steam room and sauna• 2 large whirlpools 3,000-square foot fitness

centre equipped with cardio-vascular, strength and toningmachines, as well as freeweights.

The facility provides both fam-ily and disabled change roomsand is fully wheelchair accessi-ble.

Bellingham YMCA1256 N. State St.Bellingham, WA 98225360/733-8630The Bellingham YMCA is a

full service athletic facility, includ-ing pools and a 30-foot highrockclimbing wall, weightroom,gymnasium, fitness classes, and more.

It’s open Mon.-Fri. - 5:30 a.m.to 10 p.m., Sat. - 6:30 a.m. to 7p.m., Sun. - noon to 7 p.m.

360.603.4121www.loomishallgallery.com

Fridays, 6-9 pmJune 11, August 13, September 10

Sunday, 11 am - 5 pmJuly 4

Main Gallery Open: Tuesday-Saturday 11 am-6pm

More information at www.loomishallgallery.com

2010 Summer Opening Night Artist Receptions

Meet our spectacularresident artists creating

original works!Mary Bender, watercolor/mixed media

John Scott, wood carving/paintingPatricia Schmidt, jewelry

Kim Wilson, watercolorJanet Rudnick, oil painting

Christine Grinsted, glass artPeg Cutting, chef/fabric art

Nancy Emeral, abstract acrylic paintingJudi Williamson, watercolor

Rita Kinzer, watercolorMegan Cary, art educator

Ewa Pluciennik, acrylic/pastel paintingBarbara Wean, pastel

Helen Worley, photographyAnnie Flynn, silversmith

Loomis HallGallery and Artist Lofts288 Martin Street, Downtown Blaine

Blaine’s 1903 opera house redefined as working artist lofts andgallery showcasing the works of local & international artists.

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Bite of BlaineFeatured Restaurants

Events

Come enjoy these fine local establishments!And special thanks to these additional participants

Sponsored by Blaine Chamber of CommerceFor information call 360-332-6484 • www.blainechamber.com

758 Peace Portal 332-4045

7856 Birch Bay Drive371-8641


234 D St. • 332-3540

825 Peace Portal Drive332-3267


679 Peace Portal Drive332-TONY



738 Peace Portal • 332-3636

321 H St. • 332-5212

9565 Semiahmoo Pkwy 318-2000

477 Peace Portal332-YUMM


1733 H Street #260656-5489

Blaine International Center332-1700

Birch Bay Waterslides 371-2975

• Saturdays through SeptemberBlaine Gardener's Market

• Daily through OctoberPeace Arch Park International Sculpture Exhibition

• Weekends - June 18 - Labor Day MV Plover ferry rides

• June 13Hands Across the Border

• July 4th Old Fashioned Fourth of July parade, street fair & fireworks

• July 12 - 17Blaine Jazz Festival

• July 13 - 19Lady Washington tall ship

• July 17Art to Jazz street fair

• August 7 - 8Drayton Harbor Maritime Festival, street fair, wood & steam boat displays

• September 4Peace Arch Dedication Days

The Blaine Chamber of CommerceWelcomes You This Summer!

2010

And Thank You to The Participants of the Annual Bite of Blaine:

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LyndenLooking for a cold one?MicrobreweriesAnacortes Brewhouse320 Commercial AvenueAnacortes 360/293-2444www.anacortesrockfish.comAnacortes Brewhouse offers morethan 25 varieties of beer, with any-where from 16 to 22 beers available atany given time. Their menu is diverseand features hearty pub fare, woodfired pizzas and local-caught seafooddishes. $-$$ Hours:Open everyday from 11:30 a.m. toclosing.

La Conner Brewing117 South First StreetLa Conner360/466-1415www.insidelaconner.com/LaBrewLa Conner Brewing offers five beerson tap and more than 10 rotating sea-sonal brews and wine. Their menu fea-tures hearty appetizers, soup, saladwood-fired pizza, quesadillas, tacosand paninis. $-$$Hours:Sunday – Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday 11:30 a.m.– 10 p.m.

Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro1107 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham 360/647-5593www.bbaybrewery.comWith nine rotating taps and two caskmachines, Boundary Bay is one ofBellingham’s most popular breweries.Their sell-outs are the IPA and ScotchAle and the pub fare is equally out-standing. Favorites include the mac and cheese

made with fontina, monterrey jack andparmesan, the Yam Alechiladas, a har-monious melding of black beans,yams, jack cheese and a savory molesauce; the Harvest Salad, local greenstopped with local fruit, hazelnuts andgorgonzola with a blue cheese vinai-grette. $-$$Hours:11 a.m. to closing every day.

Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen601 West Holly Street, Bellingham360/752-3377www.chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.comWill and Mari Kemper have traveledthe world making beer. After startingtwo Sierra Madre brewpubs in Mon-terrey, Mexico, and Turkey’s firstbrewpub, the couple decided to settlein Bellingham, opening ChuckanutBrewery & Kitchen. Will, who earned a diploma from the

Institute of Brewing and Distilling inLondon, England, has worked asbrewmaster for such breweries asThomas Kemper, Aviator Ales in Seat-tle, Norwester Brewing in Portland,Oregon; Mile High Brewing in Denveras well as several others. Their menu boasts fresh, seasonal

and artfully prepared pub fare and in-teresting desserts such as a brown alechocolate mousse, bread puddingwith Vienna lager vanilla sauce andwhipped cream and fresh ginger cake. Be sure to check out their “locavore”

menu, which features greens, seafood,artisan bread, buffalo and fresh pastafrom Whatcom County producers. $-$$Hours:Sunday –Thurs. Noon to 9:30 p.m. Fri. Sat. 11:30 a.m. to closing.

Honey Moon1053 North State StreetBellingham, WA360/734-0728www.honeymoonmead.netHoney Moon winery offers a full selec-tion of wines and mead made from lo-cally-produced fireweed andblackberry honey, as well as hardciders made from local Honey Crispand Jonagold apples. Try the raspberry mead, a local fa-

vorite that uses Whatcom Countyraspberries and boasts candy-like aro-mas without being overly sweet.Cheese plates and a light menu isavailable. $Hours:Monday – Saturday 5 – 11 p.m. withlive music Tuesdays, Wednesdays,Thursdays, Saturdays, some Fridays.

Jeckyl & Hyde Deli and Ale House709 W. Orchard Drive, Bellingham360/715-9100 www.jhdeli.comJeckyl & Hyde Deli and Ale House,was founded four years ago by a localfireman, who had a dream to remakethe Old Orchard Street Brewery, andwas recently purchased by Richard vanDommelen and Jim Skinner.

The restaurant offers hand-craftedbeers and wood-fired pizza and sand-wiches (including gluten-free pizzasand bread) in a rustic, casual and com-fortable atmosphere. $Hours:Monday & Tue. from 10 a.m. to 4p.m, til 8 p.m. Wed.; til 9 p.m. Thurs,Friday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Satur-day. Closed Sunday.

Big River Brewing180-14200 Entertainment Blvd Richmond 604/271-2739Big River Brewing brews seven all-nat-ural ales and lagers in their full mashcraft brewery without filtering, pas-teurization or preservatives. Theirmenu is dynamic and eclectic, travers-ing the brewpub gamut with entreesranging from Dijon crusted pork loinwith a sweet cherry and stout sauce toteriyaki salmon, salads and buffaloburgers. $-$$Hours:Sunday – Thursday 11:30 a.m. – midnightFriday & Saturday 11:30 to 1 a.m.

June 4 – 5 NW Demolition Derby & Auto Show June 5 Lynden Heritage Celebration (& Farmers Day Parade)June 12 Fishing Derby June 25 – 26 Lynden Relay for Life

July 16 – 17 Raspberry Festival August 4 – 9 Antique TractorShow & Threshing BeeAugust 16 – 21 NorthwestWashington FairAugust 27 – 28 Lynden PRCARodeoSeptember 25 Farm Toy ShowOctober 2 – 3 Model RailroadShowOctober 14 – 16

Fall Craft & Antique ShowOctober 9

Pumpkin FestivalNovember 27 – January 2

Lynden in LightsDecember 4

Sinterklaas & Lighted Christmas Parade

Lynden Community Events 2010

Best BBQ in the Northwest!Catering • Full Bar

Open daily at 11 am

8114 Guide Meridian

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Th 26 1:12 am 4.3 6:40 am 7.412:49 pm 2.2 7:29 pm 8.7

Fr 27 1:36 am 3.5 7:24 am 7.41:17 pm 3.0 7:41 pm 8.6

Sa 28 2:04 am 2.8 8:12 am 7.31:43 pm 3.9 7:49 pm 8.5

Su 29 2:34 am 2.2 9:06 am 7.22:11 pm 4.8 7:55 pm 8.5

Mo 30 3:10 am 1.7 10:08 am 7.12:37 pm 5.7 7:57 pm 8.6

Tu 31 3:52 am 1.3 11:28 am 7.13:01 pm 6.6 8:09 pm 8.6

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2010 Tide TablesAt Semiahmoo Bay (PST)

48°0'0"N 122°46'0"WNot for navigational purposes

Tu 1 2:38 pm 0.1 10:58 pm 10.0

We 2 3:15 pm 1.2 11:29 pm 9.7

Th 3 3:50 pm 2.3 11:56 pm 9.4

Fr 4 9:07 am 5.4 10:27 am 5.44:26 pm 3.6

Sa 5 12:20 am 9.1 8:19 am 4.51:01 pm 5.4 5:06 pm 4.9

Su 6 12:40 am 8.9 8:27 am 3.43:53 pm 6.2 6:02 pm 6.0

Mo 7 12:56 am 8.7 8:49 am 2.35:11 pm 7.2 7:24 pm 7.0

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We 9 1:20 am 8.7 9:49 am -0.16:23 pm 9.0 10:00 pm 8.1

Th 10 1:40 am 8.8 10:25 am -1.16:55 pm 9.6 11:00 pm 8.3

Fr 11 2:16 am 8.9 11:03 am -2.07:27 pm 10.1 11:54 pm 8.3

Sa 12 3:00 am 9.0 11:43 am -2.68:01 pm 10.5

Su 13 12:44 am 8.3 3:50 am 8.912:25 pm -2.9 8:37 pm 10.7

Mo 14 1:34 am 8.0 4:46 am 8.81:09 pm -2.7 9:11 pm 10.9

Tu 15 2:30 am 7.6 5:44 am 8.41:53 pm -2.0 9:47 pm 10.9

We 16 3:28 am 6.9 6:52 am 7.72:37 pm -0.9 10:21 pm 10.9

Th 17 4:32 am 5.9 8:18 am 6.83:19 pm 0.7 10:55 pm 10.8

Fr 18 5:40 am 4.7 10:10 am 6.04:03 pm 2.6 11:27 pm 10.7

Sa 19 6:46 am 3.4 12:20 pm 5.84:51 pm 4.5 11:59 pm 10.5

Su 20 7:44 am 2.0 3:12 pm 6.65:47 pm 6.3

Mo 21 12:33 am 10.3 8:36 am 0.75:00 pm 8.0 7:15 pm 7.7

Tu 22 1:07 am 10.0 9:22 am -0.45:56 pm 9.1 9:03 pm 8.6

We 23 1:41 am 9.6 10:04 am -1.16:38 pm 10.0 10:51 pm 8.8

Th 24 2:17 am 9.2 10:42 am -1.57:14 pm 10.5

Fr 25 12:23 am 8.6 2:53 am 8.811:20 am -1.7 7:48 pm 10.7

Sa 26 1:29 am 8.3 3:29 am 8.411:56 am -1.7 8:20 pm 10.7

Su 27 2:13 am 8.0 4:05 am 8.112:30 pm -1.4 8:50 pm 10.6

Mo 28 2:41 am 7.7 4:45 am 7.81:04 pm -1.0 9:16 pm 10.4

Tu 29 3:07 am 7.3 5:29 am 7.41:36 pm -0.3 9:40 pm 10.1

We 30 3:37 am 6.8 6:19 am 7.02:08 pm 0.6 10:00 pm 9.9

We 1 4:44 am 1.0 8:30 pm 8.6

Th 2 5:45 am 0.7 4:21 pm 8.05:28 pm 8.0 9:00 pm 8.5

Fr 3 6:57 am 0.3 4:29 pm 8.68:08 pm 8.0 9:48 pm 8.1

Sa 4 8:05 am -0.2 4:47 pm 9.09:32 pm 7.4

Su 5 12:28 am 7.6 9:05 am -0.55:05 pm 9.2 10:18 pm 6.4

Mo 6 2:38 am 7.7 9:59 am -0.65:25 pm 9.4 10:58 pm 5.2

Tu 7 4:00 am 8.0 10:47 am -0.25:47 pm 9.6 11:38 pm 3.8

We 8 5:10 am 8.4 11:33 am 0.66:13 pm 9.7

Th 9 12:20 am 2.4 6:16 am 8.612:19 pm 1.7 6:37 pm 9.8

Fr 10 1:04 am 1.2 7:20 am 8.71:01 pm 3.1 7:05 pm 9.8

Sa 11 1:48 am 0.3 8:28 am 8.61:45 pm 4.5 7:33 pm 9.7

Su 12 2:34 am -0.2 9:40 am 8.52:31 pm 5.8 7:59 pm 9.4

Mo 13 3:24 am -0.3 11:04 am 8.43:23 pm 6.9 8:21 pm 8.9

Tu 14 4:18 am 0.0 12:54 pm 8.54:35 pm 7.8 8:21 pm 8.3

We 15 5:18 am 0.4 2:36 pm 8.8

Th 16 6:31 am 0.9 3:39 pm 9.2

Fr 17 7:46 am 1.2 4:22 pm 9.311:19 pm 6.3

Sa 18 1:11 am 6.4 8:52 am 1.34:56 pm 9.3 11:27 pm 5.7

Su 19 2:47 am 6.5 9:44 am 1.55:20 pm 9.1 11:35 pm 5.1

Mo 20 3:55 am 6.8 10:26 am 1.85:38 pm 8.8 11:41 pm 4.5

Tu 21 4:47 am 7.2 11:00 am 2.25:48 pm 8.5 11:49 pm 3.7

We 22 5:31 am 7.5 11:30 am 2.85:54 pm 8.3

Th 23 12:05 am 2.9 6:13 am 7.711:58 am 3.4 6:04 pm 8.1

Fr 24 12:27 am 2.1 6:55 am 7.912:26 pm 4.1 6:14 pm 8.1

Sa 25 12:51 am 1.4 7:37 am 8.112:56 pm 4.7 6:22 pm 8.1

Su 26 1:19 am 0.8 8:19 am 8.21:28 pm 5.4 6:28 pm 8.1

Mo 27 1:49 am 0.4 9:07 am 8.22:02 pm 6.1 6:36 pm 8.2

Tu 28 2:25 am 0.1 10:05 am 8.22:38 pm 6.7 6:52 pm 8.3

We 29 3:07 am 0.0 11:15 am 8.13:26 pm 7.3 7:14 pm 8.3

Th 30 3:59 am 0.1 12:47 pm 8.24:44 pm 7.7 7:38 pm 8.1

Th 1 4:12 am 6.2 7:22 am 6.62:37 pm 1.6 10:19 pm 9.6

Fr 2 4:50 am 5.5 8:44 am 6.03:05 pm 2.8 10:35 pm 9.4

Sa 3 5:32 am 4.7 10:26 am 5.63:29 pm 4.1 10:51 pm 9.2

Su 4 6:16 am 3.7 12:26 pm 5.63:39 pm 5.3 11:01 pm 9.1

Mo 5 7:00 am 2.7 11:02 pm 9.0

Tu 6 7:45 am 1.6 11:09 pm 9.1

We 7 8:28 am 0.5 6:12 pm 8.57:45 pm 8.4 11:35 pm 9.1

Th 8 9:12 am -0.6 6:22 pm 9.29:31 pm 8.7

Fr 9 12:25 am 9.1 9:56 am -1.66:44 pm 9.8 10:43 pm 8.6

Sa 10 1:35 am 9.0 10:42 am -2.37:10 pm 10.2 11:37 pm 8.3

Su 11 2:51 am 9.0 11:26 am -2.87:36 pm 10.5

Mo 12 12:27 am 7.8 4:05 am 8.812:10 pm -2.8 8:04 pm 10.7

Tu 13 1:15 am 7.1 5:17 am 8.612:54 pm -2.2 8:32 pm 10.8

We 14 2:07 am 6.2 6:27 am 8.11:36 pm -1.1 9:02 pm 10.8

Th 15 2:59 am 5.1 7:43 am 7.52:18 pm 0.4 9:30 pm 10.8

Fr 16 3:57 am 4.0 9:05 am 6.92:58 pm 2.2 10:00 pm 10.8

Sa 17 4:55 am 2.9 10:43 am 6.43:38 pm 4.2 10:30 pm 10.6

Su 18 5:57 am 1.8 1:01 pm 6.54:18 pm 6.0 11:00 pm 10.3

Mo 19 7:01 am 0.9 4:01 pm 7.65:06 pm 7.6 11:30 pm 9.8

Tu 20 8:01 am 0.2 5:15 pm 8.87:16 pm 8.7

We 21 12:04 am 9.3 8:57 am -0.45:51 pm 9.7 11:16 pm 8.8

Th 22 12:46 am 8.8 9:45 am -0.86:25 pm 10.2

Fr 23 12:34 am 8.3 1:48 am 8.410:29 am -1.0 6:57 pm 10.4

Sa 24 1:06 am 7.9 2:54 am 8.011:07 am -1.0 7:25 pm 10.3

Su 25 1:26 am 7.5 3:52 am 7.811:41 am -0.9 7:51 pm 10.2

Mo 26 1:34 am 7.1 4:42 am 7.612:13 pm -0.6 8:11 pm 9.9

Tu 27 1:46 am 6.7 5:30 am 7.412:45 pm -0.1 8:27 pm 9.7

We 28 2:06 am 6.1 6:18 am 7.31:13 pm 0.6 8:39 pm 9.5

Th 29 2:30 am 5.5 7:08 am 7.01:41 pm 1.5 8:53 pm 9.3

Fr 30 3:00 am 4.8 8:00 am 6.72:07 pm 2.6 9:07 pm 9.2

Sa 31 3:34 am 4.1 9:02 am 6.52:31 pm 3.7 9:17 pm 9.0

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Golf CoursesSouth of the Border North of the Border

Point Roberts Golf & Country Club1350 Lundrigan Blvd, Pt. RobertsU.S.: 360/945-4653 Can: 604/694-0222www.pointrobertsgolfcourse.com

Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club8720 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine360/371-7005www.semiahmoo.com

Loomis Trail Golf Club4342 Loomis Trail Road, Blaine360/332-1608www.semiahmoo.com

Sea Links Golf Club (9-hole)7878 Birch Bay Drive, Birch Bay360/371-5400 www.sealinksgolfcourse.com

Dakota Creek Golf & Country Club3258 Haynie Road, Custer360/366-3131www.dakotacreekgolf.com

Grandview Golf Course7738 Portal Way, Custer360/366-3947www.golfatgrandview.com

Homestead Golf & Country Club115 E. Homestead Blvd, Lynden360/354-1196www.homesteadfarmsgolf.com

Avalon Golf Course19345 Kelleher Road, Burlington360/757-1900www.avalonlinks.com

Eaglemont Golf Course4127 Eaglemont Drive, Mount Vernon360/424-0800www.eaglemontgolf.com

Lake Padden Municipal Golf Course4882 Samish Way, Bellingham360/738-7400www.lakepaddengolf.com

North Bellingham Golf Course205 W. Smith Road, Bellingham360/398-8300www.northbellinghamgolf.com

Shuksan Golf Club1500 E. Axton Road, Bellingham360/398-8888www.shuksangolf.com

Sudden Valley Golf & Country Club2145 Lake Whatcom Blvd., Sudden Valley360/734-6435www.suddenvalleygolfclub.com

Similk Golf Course2518 Christianson Road, Anacortes360/293-3444

Whidbey Golf & Country Club2430 Fairway Lane, Oak HarborWhidbey Island360/675-5490

Beach Grove Golf Club5946 12th Ave., Tsawwassen604/943-1155www.beachgrovegolf.com

Delta Golf Club11550 #10 Hwy, Delta604/594-1414www.deltagolfcourse.com

Tsawwassen Golf & Country Club1595 52nd Street, Delta604/943-2288www.tsawwassengolf.ca

Coyote Creek Golf & Country Club7778 152nd Street, White Rock604/597-4653www.eaglequestgolf.com

Kings Links by the Sea3388 72nd Street, Delta604/952-0999www.kingslinks.ca

Hazelmere Golf Club18150 8th Avenue, White Rock604/538-1818www.wcgg.ca

Morgan Creek Golf Club3500 Morgan Creek Way, White Rock604/531-4653www.morgancreekgolf.com

Peace Portal Golf Club16900 4th Avenue, S. Surrey604/538-4818www.peaceportalgolf.com

Country Meadows Golf Course8400 No. 6 Road, Richmond604/241-4653www.countrymeadowsgolf.ca

Mylora Public Golf Course 9911 Sidaway Road, Richmond604/271-5626www.myloragolfcourse.com

Only 10 min. south of the border

on I-5, take Exit 270

7738 PORTAL WAY, CUSTER, WAToll Free 1-877-410-9599

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7878 Birch Bay Drive, Birch Bay WA 360-371-5400

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Events San Juan Islands • Whidbey Island • Anacortes • La Conner • Bellingham • BirchBay • Blaine • Point Roberts • White Rock • Tsawwassen • Richmond • Steveston

JUNEJune 4 – Anacortes Chamber Gallery Art Walk. Downtown. 6 – 9 p.m. www.ana-cortes.org.

June 6 – Slugfest. Richmond, B.C. Fun and games for slugs and their people. Con-tests include beauty, heavy weight, largest and smallest, followed by the grand fi-nale slug race. Richmond Nature Park. 1 – 4 p.m.www.richmondnatureparksociety.ca

June 5 –Annual Kids All American Fishing Derby, Anacortes. 7 – 11 a.m. HeartLake. www.anacortes.org.

June 5– Heritage Celebration & Farmer’s Day Parade. Lynden. Celebrate agricul-ture and community. From Third Street through downtown. 10:30 a.m. www.lyn-den.org.

June 5 & 6 – 17th Annual San Juan Island Artists Open Studio Tour. A self-guidedtour of 11 working studios with over 26 participants. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.san-juanislandartists.com.

June 5 & 6 – Scottish Highland Games. Ferndale. Bagpipes, highland dancing &athletic competitions, food vendors, arts & crafts. Pioneer Park. 8 a.m.–6 p.m.www.bhga.org.

June 18 – 20 – Annual Lummi Stommish Water Festival. Gooseberry Point,Lummi Reservation. War canoe races between tribal teams, arts & crafts, salmonbake, dancing and drumming. www.stommish.com.

June 11 – Taste La Conner, 4 – 8 p.m. www.laconnerchamber.com.

June 12 – Human Race. Bellingham. Five or 10 km walk or run event to benefitarea non–profits. Free lunch for participants, music & prizes. Maritime HeritagePark. 8:45 a.m. registration. 10 a.m. race. On-line registration at www.Active.com.www.whatcomvolunteer.org.

June 12 – Fishing Derby. Lynden City Park. Event registration begins at 8 a.m.www.lynden.org.

June 12 & 13 – Deming Logging Show. Deming. Lumbermen stunts, exhibits, dis-plays, children’s events, food & big BBQ. Exhibits begin at 11 a.m., shows start at 1p.m. www.demingloggingshow.com.

June 13 – Hands Across The Border Peace Arch State Park, I-5 Exit 276. Join hun-dreds of scouts and veterans who participate in the hands across the border cere-mony. Peace Arch State Park between the United States and Canada. TheInternational Peace Arch Association sponsors this celebration that includes a flagexchange, speeches, a parade through the arch and a peace ceremony.www.blainechamber.com

June 18 – Fairhaven Summer Solstice Tour D’Art Gallery Walk. Shop for local artfor home & garden at over 25 shops, restaurants and galleries. 5–10 p.m.www.fairhaven.com.

June 19 – Annual Boundary Bay Airshow, noon to 4:30 p.m. Free family event thatincludes displays of vintage and modern aircraft, prize draws, food vendors and lotsof activities for the kids. Aerial show will run from 2 – 4:30 p.m. at the BoundaryBay Airport located at 4400 72nd Street, Delta.

June 19 & 20 – Father’s Day Boat Show and Swap Meet. La Conner Marina. 10a.m. – 3 p.m. www.laconnerchamber.com.

June 19 – Skatefest. Annual event is held at the Ben Root Skate Park on R Avenue.Skateboard competition and music for all ages. Anacortes Parks & Recs.

June 20 – Fairhaven Summer Solstice Celebration. 6 – 8:30 p.m. 10th Street andMill Avenue. Walk about and fire lighting. Live music and open shops.

June 26 – Birch Bay Sandcastle Contest. Birch Bay Drive. Starts at 9 a.m., judgingstarts at noon. www.birchbaychamber.com.

June 26 – Annual Dog Festival at Storvik Park, Anacortes. Dog parade, dog demos,dog contests, food & vendor booths. All donations benefit the Anacortes Dog

Park. www.AnacortesDogPark.com.

June 26 – Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema. 8:30 p.m. Music by Marion Weston Band fol-lowed by the movie, Whip It. $5. Village Green, Fairhaven. www.fairhaven.com.

June 27 – Skagit Valley Symphony Garden Tour. An exclusive tour of seven historicprivate gardens in the Skagit Valley. Live music at every garden. Tickets are $25. 10a.m. – 5 p.m. www.SkagitSymphony.com. 360/424-7591.

JULYJuly 1 - 18 – Annual Bellingham Festival of Music. Symphonic music at its finest.Event times: 7:30 p.m. www.bellinghamfestival.org.

July 1 – Canada Day by the Bay. White Rock waterfront, B.C. pancake breakfast,sandcastle competition, children’s activities, live musical performances, artisan dis-plays and fireworks display in the evening. www.city.whiterock.bc.ca.

July 1 – Steveston Salmon Festival. Steveston, B.C. Children’s festival, craft fair,flower & garden show, Japanese cultural show, salmon BBQ, trade show, martialarts demonstrations, youth festival, midway and rides. Free admission to the fair-grounds. Steveston Community Centre and Park, All day events, parade at 10 a.m.www.stevestonsalmonfest.ca.

July 2 – Anacortes Chamber Gallery Art Walk. Downtown. 6 – 9 p.m. www.ana-cortes.org.

July 3 – Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema. 8:30 p.m. Music by Amber Darland followedby the movie, Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. $5. Village Green, Fairhaven.www.fairhaven.com.

July 4 – Blaine Old Fashioned Fourth of July. Street fair, arts & crafts, food, livemusic, pony rides, kids activities. 11 a.m.– 4 p.m. Parade at noon. Fireworks showat Blaine Harbor, 10 p.m. www.blainechamber.com. Salmon BBQ on the dock atSemiahmoo Resort, 5–9 p.m. www.semiahmoo.com.

July 4 – Point Roberts Fourth of July celebration. Parade starts at noon on GulfRoad. Family fun follows at Lighthouse Marine Park. www.pointrobertschamberof-commerce.com

July 4 – Haggen’s Fourth of July Celebration. Enjoy fireworks over Bellingham Baystarting at 10:30 pm.

July 4 – Anacortes July 4th Celebration.Town photo at 10 a.m. at 5th & Commer-cial. Parade at 11 a.m. starting at 3rd & Commercial. Patriotic program at CauslandPark. Fireworks over Fidalgo Bay at dusk. 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. www.anacortes.com.

July 4 – Parade & Fireworks in La Conner. Parade starts at 11 a.m. Community pic-nic and kids games, noon – 3 p.m. Fireworks over Swinomish Channel at 10 p.m.

July 10 – Anacortes Kids-R-Best Fest. Free event featuring hands on games, activi-ties, live entertainment and food. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. www.anacortes.org

July 10 – Annual Chuckanut Foot Race. Fairhaven. 9 a.m. start at Marine Park; 11a.m. Awards at Larrabee State Park. A 7-mile run. Follows the Interurban trail toLarrabee State Park on Chuckanut Drive. Race includes chip timing, water stationson the course, age-group awards, draw prizes, and a post-race celebration atLarrabee State Park with food and entertainment. Walkers welcome.www.fairhaven.com.

July 10 - 11 – Annual From Hills to Mills Woodworking & Crafting Show. Livedemonstrations and chainsaw competitions. Crafting such as bead work, soaps,and knitting. www.demingloggingshow.com.

July 10 – Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema. 8 p.m. Music by Chuckanut Radio Hour livetaping followed by the movie, Julie & Julia. $5. Village Green, Fairhaven.www.fairhaven.com.

July 11 – 17 – Blaine Jazz Festival for Teens. Academic program for teens in in-strumental or vocal jazz. Free noon concerts at Blaine Marine Park. Bring a sacklunch. www.pacificartsassoc.org.

July 13 - 19 – Tall Ships Tours and AdventureSails. Visit the Lady Washington and

Hawaiian Chieftan. Battle sails and adventure sails, July 18 & 19. Blaine. Histori-calseaport.org

July 16 & 17 – Raspberry Festival & Sidewalk Sale. Downtown Lynden. Tourna-ments, tasting tours, raspberry sundaes, wine tasting tours, art vendors, live music,car show, and kids activities. Friday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.www.lynden.org.

July 17 – Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema. 8 p.m. Music by Fritz & the Freeloaders fol-lowed by the movie, Ghostbusters. $5. Village Green, Fairhaven.www.fairhaven.com.

July 17 – Annual Art - 2 - Jazz Street Fair. Downtown Blaine. Features the work oflocal artists and artisans with free jazz concerts all afternoon. Peace Portal Drive.www.blainechamber.com.

July 16 - 18 – Tour de White Rock. Bike and road race in White Rock, B.C.www.city.whiterock.bc.ca.

July 17 – Annual Anacortes Shipwreck Day Flea Market. Downtown, 10th - 3rdStreet, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. www.anacortes.com.

July 17 – Work Boat Races. Guemes Channel, 4 p.m. www.anacortes.com.

July 17 & 18 – Birch Bay Discovery Days. Weekend of family fun with regionalvendors showcasing food, arts & crafts, music, game booths and more. 7878 BirchBay Drive, Birch Bay. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. with the parade at 11 am.; Sunday:10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Plus Ducky Derby, rubber duck race. www.birchbaychamber.com.

July 17 & 18 – Friday Harbor Summer Arts Fair. 50 artists booths, kids activityzone, pancake breakfast. Sidewalk art contest, food, music and fun. Saturday, 10a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. www.sanjuanisland.org.

July 17 & 18 – Pelindaba Lavender Festival. San Juan Island. Demonstrations,tours, workshops, and children’s activities. Gather lavender to take home, tour thefields, picnic, and local musicians. 33 Hawthorne Lane. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.www.pelindaba.com.

July 18– Annual Point Roberts Garden Tour. View gardens and have afternoon tea.Tickets, $15. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.. www.pointrobertsgardenclub.org.

July 19 – International Joke Telling Contest. Point Roberts community center. 8p.m.

July 24 – Samish Bay Bivalve Bash and Low Tide Mud Run. Chuckanut Drive. Activ-ities for all ages. www.bivalvebash.com.

July 21 – 24 – Tall Ships Tours and Adventure Sails. Visit the Lady Washington andHawaiian Chieftan. Battle sails and adventure sails. Bellingham. Historicalseaport.org

July 23 & 24 – An-O-Chords 52nd Annual Barbershop Show and Salmon BBQ.Anacortes. Three days of wonderful quartet and chorus singing, laughter and after-glow capped by an amateur quartet contest and wonderful alder smoked salmonBBQ on the beach at Anacortes’ Washington Park. Brodniak Hall, Anacortes. Show:$16/$22; BBQ $13 per person. For tickets, call 360/679-7473 orwww.anochords.org

July 24 – Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema. 8 p.m. Music by The Pennystinkers followedby the movie, Casablanca. $5. Village Green, Fairhaven. www.fairhaven.com.

July 24 – Summer Solistice Barn Dance. Crockett Barn, Fort Casey Rd & Wanna-maker, Coupeville. 7 p.m. Cost: $10. www.crockettbarn.com.

July 24 & 25 – Greenbank Farm Loganberry Festival – A weekend packed fullwith music, food, wine tasting, arts and crafts booths are popping up around themain barns from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.Admission is free with a requested $5 per car for parking.www.greenbankfarm.com .

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July 25 - August 8 – Marrowstone Music Festival. Bellingham. Orchestral & cham-ber music with world–class faculty & students. Performing Arts Center, WesternWashington University. www.marrowstone.org.

July 30 – August 2 – Spirit of the Sea Festival & Torch Light Parade. White Rock,B.C. Penny carnival, vendors, entertainment, salmon BBQ, family sandcastle compe-tition, fireworks. www.city.whiterock.bc.ca.

July 30 – August 1 – Mt. Baker Rhythm & Blues Festival. Deming. Music, food,crafts, beer garden and camping. Deming Logging Show Fairgrounds.www.bakerblues.com.

July 31 – Tour de Whatcom Charity Bike Ride. Fairhaven. A bike ride to benefitBoys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County. Choose the length of your ride - 25, 50 or105 miles. Snacks and drinks will be available at rest stops along the routes. Sup-port vehicles are available if needed. See the route maps on website. www.tourde-whatcom.com.

July 31 – Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema. 8 p.m. Music by Prozac Mountain Boys fol-lowed by the movie, Where the Wild Things Are. $5. Village Green, Fairhaven.www.fairhaven.com.

July 31 & August 1 – Lavender & Wind Annual Festival showcases over 20 localartists showing their work amidst lavender fields, sunflowers and spectacularviews of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Live music, foodand wine by local vendors. Lavender Wind Farm 2530 Darst Rd., Coupeville. 10 a.m.Free. www.lavenderwind.com.

July 31 (rain date of August 1) –Annual Chalk Art Festival.Sidewalks becomecolorful chalk creations. Downtown Bellingham Sidewalks. www.alliedarts.org.

July 31 & August 1 – The Bellingham Arts Festival. Bellingham. Featuring morethan 60 local and regional artist vendors, street painting, children’s activities, food,and live entertainment. Cornwall Avenue www.alliedarts.com.

July 31 & August 1 – Point Roberts Art & Music Festival. Continuous dance,music, performing artists, arts, children’s workshops crafts & food. Lighthouse Park.www.pointrobertschamberofcommerce.com.

AUGUSTAugust 5 – La Conner’s Annual Pioneer Picnic. Pioneer Park. Salmon BBQ. Musicprovided by Polka Dot Band. Open to the public. www.laconnerchamber.com.

August 6 – Salmon at the Bay BBQ Dinner. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Boundary Bay Brew-ery. 1107 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham. Salmon BBQ. Live music at 9:30 p.m.www.bbaybrewery.com.

August 6 – Anacortes Chamber Gallery Art Walk. Downtown. 6 – 9 p.m.www.anacortes.org.

August 6 – 8– Anacortes Arts and Crafts Festival. Over 250 booth artisans. Art, en-tertainment, children’s activities, culinary art, food.www.anacortesartsfestival.com.

August 7 – Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema. 7:30 p.m. Music by Reid Kerr followed bythe movie, Star Trek. $5. Village Green, Fairhaven. www.fairhaven.com.

August 7 & 8 – Drayton Harbor Maritime Festival. Blaine. Street fair, live music,food, arts & crafts vendors, kids’ games and activities, motorcycle show ’n shine.Wooden & steam powered vintage boat exhibitions. Gate 2, Blaine Harbor’s visitordock, Blaine. 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. Prestigious George Raft Race, 1:30 p.m. Saturday.www.blainechamber.com.

August 8 – Peace Arch State Park Asian Concert Series. Peace Arch Park, Blaine. 2p.m. Ruže Dalmatinke (Dalmatian Roses) and the Vela Luka Croatian Dancers.www.peacearchpark.org.

August 11 - 14 – Skagit County Fair. Mt. Vernon. www.skagitcounty.net.

August 13 & 14 – Subdued Stringband Jamboree. Deming. Two nights and a dayof picking, singing, and stomping. Deming Log Show Ground. www.stringbandjam-boree.com.

August 14 – La Con-ner Classic Yacht& Car Show.Classicyachtsand

autos, marine & auto related merchandise booths, BBQ, beer garden, kid’s activities.La Conner Marina. www.laconner.net.

August 14 – Whidbey Island Highland Games - Whidbey Island Celtic Society’sannual celebration of all that is Scottish. Pipe bands, pipers, dancers and athleticevents with food and fun to spare. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. www.greenbankfarm.com.

August 14 – Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema. 7:30 p.m. Music by Jeff Howard & AnnekaDeacon followed by the movie, Night At The Museum, Battle Of The Smithsonian.$5. Village Green, Fairhaven. www.fairhaven.com.

August 15 – Peace Arch State Park Asian Concert Series. Peace Arch Park, Blaine. 2p.m. Hmong Association of Washington musicians and dancers. www.peacearch-park.org.

August 16 - 21 – Northwest Washington Fair. Lynden. Carnival, agriculture dis-plays, draft horse exhibitions, vendors, concerts & food. Northwest WashingtonFairgrounds, Front Street. www.nwwafair.org.

August 18 - 21 – San Juan Island County Fair. Friday Harbor. Exhibitors, vendors,music, and food. www.sanjuancountyfair.org.

August 20 - 22 – Richmond Maritime Festival. Exhibits, entertainment, hands-ondemonstrations and floating exhibition of boats. Britannia Heritage Shipyard,Steveston BBQ. www.britannia-hss.ca

August 19 - 22 – Island County Fair. Langley Fair Grounds.

August 20 - August 22 – Anacortes Eagles Barbeque. Huge salmon bar-b-quehosted by the Anacortes Eagles, 7th Street and Q Avenue.

August 21 – Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema. 7 p.m. Music by Laura Overstreet fol-lowed by the movie, The Blind Side. $5. Village Green, Fairhaven.www.fairhaven.com.

August 21 – Bite of Bellingham. Fun and family-friendly event. Sample food froma variety of Bellingham restaurants and enjoy music from local favorites. 1300block of Cornwall Avenue. www.downtownbellingham.com.

August 21 – Art at the Winery. Blaine. Outdoor arts festival features fine art fromaround the Northwest accompanied by winery tours and samples of all the DakotaCreek wines. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Dakota Creek Winery, 3575 Haynie Road. www.dako-tacreekwinery.com.

August 22 – Peace Arch State Park Asian Concert Series. Peace Arch Park, Blaine. 2p.m. Hurong Viet Performing Arts Group, Vietnamese ensemble. www.peacearch-park.org.

August 23 – Richmond Children’s Festival. Bouncy castles, kids only swap meet,interactive science world displays, magician, music and more. Minoru Park Plaza,Granville Avenue. www.richmond.ca.

August 27 – Family Movie Night. Bring a chair and watch the movie Up. Starts atdusk at Causland Park, 710 N Avenue, Anacortes.

August 28 – Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema. 7 p.m. Music by The Honeybees followedby the movie, The Wizard Of Oz. $5. Village Green, Fairhaven. www.fairhaven.com.

August 28 – Ferndale Street Festival. Live music, food vendors, craft vendors, footrace, sports contests, kids activities, sports contests, car show, mechanical bull ridesand more. Main Street. 10 a.m.– 9 p.m. www.ferndale–chamber.com.

August 29 – Peace Arch State Park Asian Concert Series. Peace Arch Park, Blaine. 2p.m. Los Bailadores del Sol, regional dances of Mexico. www.peacearchpark.org.

August 29 – Freeland Annual Open Classic Golf Tournament. Open classic golftournament followed by a dinner and auction, held at the Useless Bay Golf & Coun-try Club. www.freeland-wa.org.

SEPTEMBERSeptember 3 – Anacortes Chamber Gallery Art Walk. Downtown. 6 – 9 p.m.www.anacortes.org.

September 4 & 5 – Lummi Island Artist’s Studio Tour. 10 a.m – 6 p.m.www.lummi-island.com.

September 7 – Kindred Spirits & the .2k Harvest Chase. Bellingham.Join in the fish-tossing, cow-milking, bean-shelling hilarity of the

7-leg Harvest Chase obsta-

cle course relay race as well as enjoy the music, food, beer garden, and kid’s activi-ties. Depot Market Square. www.sustainableconnections.org.

September 11 – Fairhaven Runners Waterfront 15K run and walk from the Vil-lage Green, along Bellingham Bay to Squalicum Harbor and back along the bay,finishing at the Village Green. Walker friendly race. www.fairhavenrunners.com.

September 11 – 12 – Annual Anacortes Antique Engine & Machinery Show. 9thStreet and Q Avenue. Free. www.anacortes.org.

September 18 – Fidalgo Bay Day. Anacortes. Seafarers’ Memorial park. Chowdertasting, free clam and oyster sampling and BBQ. Fun events for kids. Free.www.anacortes.org.

September 18 – Bellingham Traverse. Multi–sport challenge–run, mountainbike, road bike, trail run, sea kayak and trek. Registration begins June 1.www.bellinghamtraverse.com.

September 26 – Oyster Run Motorcycle Rally. Anacortes. www.anacortes.org.

ONGOING EVENTSAnacortes Farmers Market – May 15 – October 16. Depot Arts Center, 7thStreet & “R” Avenue. Local farm fresh produce, cheeses and breads, and handmadecrafts. Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., www.anacortesfarmersmarket.org.

APA Cannery Museum – Devoted to featuring the history of the Alaska PackersAssociation and local wildlife. Semiahmoo Park, Blaine. May 28 – September. Fri-day, Saturday and Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m.

Bellingham Farmers Market – Bellingham: Saturdays through December 25.Fresh vegetables, local fruits, cheese, flowers, crafts, activities, music & more. 1100block of Railroad Avenue, Depot Market Square. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fairhaven:Wednesdays, June 2 – September 29. Fresh vegetables, local fruits, cheese, flowers,crafts, music & more. Noon – 5 p.m. www.bellinghamfarmers.org.

Bellingham Gallery Walk – First Friday of every month. Explore artists’ studios,enjoy their work, and meet the artists. Free. Downtown Bellingham. 7–10 p.m.

Birch Bay Farmers Market: Thursdays through September, 4 - 7 p.m. Food, crafts,flowers. Next to C-Shop at 4825 Alderson Road.

Blaine Gardeners Market: Saturdays through October, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hand-made and homemade products for sale. www.blainechamber.com

Delta Museum and Archives – Stroll through the turn of the century inside a re-stored 1912 Tudor style heritage building. Admission by donation. 4858 DeltaStreet, Delta, B.C. Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. www.corp.delta.bc.ca.

Downtown Bellingham Sounds: Alley Concerts – Series of live concerts for theentire family. July 14 through August 11. Wednesdays, 6–9 p.m. The alley betweenHolly and Bay streets, Free.

Exhibition Of Fine Art At Loomis Hall Gallery: Open Tuesday through Satur-days, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 288 Martin St. Loomis Hall, featuring original artwork bylocal, regional and international artists. For information, call 360/603-1121.

Fairhaven’s Art Market – Fairhaven’s New Art Market open Friday, Saturday andSundays from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Waldron Building, Fairhaven.

Ferndale Farmers Market – Ferndale’s Centennial Riverwalk Park 9 a.m. – 3p.m. Every Saturday until October 2. Music and special activities each Saturday.

Ladner Village Market – Every second and fourth Sunday June 13 – September12, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 48th Ave. www.ladnervillagemarket.com.

Mt. Baker Theatre – Bellingham. Showcases live performances. 104 North Com-mercial Street. www.mountbakertheatre.com.

On the Waterfront Concert Series – White Rock, B.C. Boardwalk acoustic per-formances. White Rock Museum Plaza. Saturday & Sunday in July & August, 2 – 4p.m. www.city.whiterock.bc.ca.

Peace Arch Park International Sculpture Exhibition – Blaine. Self-guidedtour exhibit brochure available on site. Peace Arch Park. 8

a.m. –dusk, daily, May 1 – October 1.

Plover Historic Ferry – Blaine. Re-stored ferry takes visitors from

Blaine Harbor to Semiahmoo.June 18 – Labor Day. Fri. & Sat.,

noon–8 p.m. & Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Call 360/332-

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Getting There:From the south: Take the firstexit after customs. Follow theroundabout to the left and followthe road to Marine Drive & thebeach area.From the north: Take the KingGeorge Hwy exit, keep right,turn right on 152nd St. for themain shopping area.

WHITE ROCKATTRACTIONS:

• The Annual Spirit of the SeaFestival and Sandcastle contest July 30 - August 2.

• A walk on the famous WhiteRock pier.

• Grab some fish and chips fromone of the many vendors for apicnic on the beach.

• Watch the sun go down overdrinks at a sidewalk cafe on Marine Drive.

• Catch a game at Softball City.

White RockChillin’ down on the bay

The seaside town of White Rock is situated on the northeast side of Semiah-moo Bay and it’s the first stop coming north after crossing the international bor-der. It is named after the nearly 500-ton boulder that sits on the shore just southof the town’s famed 1,500 foot pier. Legend has it that it was tossed across theStrait of Georgia by a young Indian chief who chose the spot where it landedas the location for a home with his new wife. The more prosaic explanation isthat glaciers deposited the boulder here, supposedly pushed here all the way fromHudson’s Bay by glaciers. Originally the white wash came from birds favoringthe rock with their guano but now it’s city workers armed with pots of paint andbrushes. The rock is a favorite target of graffiti artists.

Visitors are drawn first to the famous 1,500-foot long pier and the MarineDrive area. You’ll find families fishing for crab and couples taking romantic sun-set walks as they look over the bay and Point Roberts, Blaine and the San JuanIslands in the distance. Back on shore there are kilometers of broad sandy beach-es for sunbathing, swimming, kayaking or windsurfing. Running along the beachis a raised railroad that remains in use. A paved walkway runs alongside and is agreat place if you’re looking for a scenic run. Marine Drive itself is jammed withshops and great restaurants. Sidewalk dining and people watching is serioussport here. Even on inclement days, people sit outside under awnings, heated bypatio heaters while enjoying the view and the food.

For serious shoppers, the uptown area is where you’ll find shopping centers,more restaurants and services of all kinds. If you like golf, you’ll love White Rock.There are 15 golf courses and five golf ranges within 20 minutes of downtown.Just to the north of town is thepleasant seaside community ofCrescent Beach.

On July 16 - 18 is the annualTour de White Rock bike race. Lotsof people and fun to be had.

The weekend of July 30 - August2 also promises to be an excitingone. The “Spirit of the Sea” is a family oriented celebration of the water, land and life of theSemiahmoo Peninsula.

The festival typically attracts70,000 spectators and participantsto this fun and entertaining festival.

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Getting There:Coming north on 99: Take theWestminster Hwy exit after thetunnel, turn right for Riverport,left for Steveston and followsigns. For Richmond: Take the Westminster Hwy exit going northand turn left. Follow it until youget to No. 3 Road.

Richmond &Steveston

A heck of a catchYou don’t get more WaterSide than

this. On its north side, Richmond isbounded by the North Arm of themighty Fraser River while on the south,it’s the South Arm. To the west is theStrait of Georgia. This is not the placefor aquaphobics. Richmond occupiestwo large islands, Lulu and Sea, and 15smaller islands

Rapidly growing, Richmond is hometo 180,000 people. International in feel,60 percent of the population is Asianand south Asian in background. Chi-nese, Japanese, Vietnamese and otherregional cuisines and stores abound.Shopping and dining on No. 3 Road isan absolute standout. Check out Yao-han Center for a cultural experienceyou’ll never forget. Called the GoldenVillage, the area evokes the bustle ofHong Kong.

Recreation is a priority for residentswith over 90 parks and a well-estab-lished trail and dike system. All this fit-ness stuff must be working. Accordingto Statistics Canada, residents of Rich-mond have the greatest life expectancyin Canada at 83.4 years, and the lowestobesity and smoking rates as well. Withan average elevation of just over threefeet (one meter), the city is a great placefor walkers, runners and bikers.

A huge summertime draw is theRichmond Night Market. Held everyweekend beginning in May, the venueoffers entertainment, food and incred-ible bargains, especially on electronicdevices. The market is located on theriver at 12631 Vulcan Way (www.rich-mondnightmarket.com)

The historic village of Steveston islocated on the southern edge of Rich-mond on the banks of the south armof the Fraser River. Over 600 fishingboats, Canada’s largest fishing fleet, plythe river to the ocean returning withcatches that visitors can buy right offthe dock. Shrimp, halibut and salmonare the main choices offered.

Visitors can walk along the board-walk, check out the shops and stop forfresh seafood at one of the many restau-rants on the streets lining the river.Steveston is also the jumping off spotfor whale watching boats. Tours leavefrequently going down river past sealions out to the Strait of Georgia wherethe orcas, seals and eagles are found.

Once a hub of thriving canneries, thelast one closed in the 1990s. Still, visi-tors may explore the Gulf of GeorgiaCannery national historic site, theSteveston Museum and Britannia Her-itage Shipyard.

On Canada Day, July 1, Stevestonholds its 63rd Annual StevestonSalmon Festival Day. Its salmon BBQis justifiably famous and it includesrides for the kids, entertainment andmuch more.

Located on Steveston Highway, a fewmiles from the village is the huge River-port entertainment complex. A multi-plex, Watermania park, bowling alleyand Spaghetti Factory will keep every-one in the family entertained for hours.

RICHMOND &STEVESTON

ATTRACTIONS:• The Road to Heaven.• The Asian markets in down-

town Richmond.• Walking the jetty while the

planes take off.• Fish & chips in Steveston.• Go on a whalewatching expedition.

Family Fun & Fitness!• Wave Pool with Interactive

Water Play Features• 2 Exciting Water Slides • 50 Metre Pool

• 1 & 3 Metre Diving Boards, plus 5 Metre Tower

• 2 Large Whirl Pools • Sauna & Steam Rooms• Large Fitness Centre with Cardio & Strength

Equipment, plus Free Weights• Concession Services • Swim & Fitness Shop

Open DailyMonday-Saturday 6 am - 10 pm

Sunday 10 am - 10 pm

Visit our website for schedule details and a virtual tour of the facility.

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Richmond’s only farm-based winery specializing in

fruit wines, including our award winning blueberry wine,

as well as grape wines, dessert wines and port.

•Speciality items include, wine jelly, wine syrup, honey and beeswax candles.

•Fresh blueberries for sale during the summer; frozen blueberries available off-season.

•The world's first "Puffed Blueberries" dried on premises using our very own patented drying system, as well as "Blazins" (blueberry raisins). No sugar or preservatives added.

604-214-0444•www.sanduzwines.com

Visit our store and tasting room and experience the largest selection of fruit wines in BC!Open Daily from 11AM to 6PM

12791 Blundell Road (at Sidaway Rd.) Richmond, BC V6W 1B4

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Ladner &TsawwassenLooking towards the sea...

LADNER &TSAWWASSEN

ATTRACTIONS:•The George Reifel bird sanctuary in Ladner• Having the warmest swimnorth of California at CentennialBeach.• Biking or walking the dikes inboth towns.• Ladner farmers market on sum-mer weekends.• Watching baseball on one ofthe many diamonds in the area.

Getting There:Coming south on Hwy 99: Afterthe George Massey Tunnel, takeHwy 17 exit, turn right on Hwy10 for Ladner. Otherwise, con-tinue south on Hwy 17 until yousee signs for 56th Street on theleft for Tsawwassen. Coming north: Take the Hwy 17exit, turn left at the light and fol-low the directions above.

The first impression a visitor gets onapproaching the adjoining townsTsawwassen and Ladner is of their live-ly and energetic nature. Shopping out-lets, restaurants, ferry and shipping ter-minals, river boats, ball games andjoggers – all meld into an atmosphereof seemingly non-stop activity.

But it’s not just the human popula-tion that’s to-ing and fro-ing aroundyou – consider the wildlife. Ladner andTsawwassen, which means ‘lookingtowards the sea’ in the Coast Salish lan-guage, sit smack in the middle of thePacific Flyway and the surroundingfields, wetlands and waterways is animportant stopover for millions ofbirds on their annual migration.

Like Point Roberts, these two townssit in what’s known locally as the ‘bluehole.’ What that means is while onelooks north, east and south and seesnothing but clouds, above you are blueskies. This micro-climate is caused bythe presence of Vancouver Island to thewest, the North Shore Mountains tothe north and the Cascade Mountainrange to the east.

It is not unusual to be driving southfrom Vancouver in the rain only toreach the Fraser River and have the sunbreak through. In fact, the area receivesjust 30 inches of rain (732 mm) versus47 inches (1219 mm) in Vancouver.Most of that falls in winter and earlyspring; by summer, the sun is out aslong as 16 hours a day. (That explains

the palm trees that line the center of56th Street in Tsawwassen.)

All this bustling doesn’t have to tireyou out, however. Once you’ve experi-enced the restaurants, boutiques, per-sonal service establishments and super-markets along 56th Street, BoundaryBay Regional Park offers you a great

Largest Rental Kart Trackin Lower Mainland, B.C.

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• Corporate & Group rates & Custom Packages available• Racing starts at $15 CDN for 10 min.

• Open 7 days a week 10 am - 8 pm• For ages 8 & up - ages 4 & up with double carts

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flats go out for a half-mile and whenthe tide comes in on a sunny day, thewater is warmed to bathtub tempera-tures.

Failing that, head over to the westside for a picnic by the ferry terminal.Here you’ll find visitors launchingboats and kayaks, fishing and generallazing around. Nearby is theTsawwassen Indian Reserve and anentertainment complex with water-slides and go cart courses.

Take the back route, Arthur Drive,into Ladner if you can. You’ll drive pastfarmhouses and horse pastures, adecidedly rural area. You can attribute

the lack of urban sprawl to the agri-culture land reserve, established in1973 by the provincial government.Controversial at the time, the law essen-tially froze 11 million acres (4.7 millionhectares) as agricultural land. At thetime, nearly 17,000 acres (7,000hectares) of ag land was being lost eachyear; the fact the reserve has remainedessentially the same means the goal ofpreserving farmland has been achieved.

The town of Ladner dates to 1868when two brothers, Thomas andWilliam Ladner, squatted on parcels ofland on opposite sides of the river. Lad-ner is a great place to get out and walkor bike. Traffic generally is minimaland the terrain is flat.

Wander the downtown area with itshistoric buildings and a very com-pelling local museum. As mentionedearlier, the entire delta region is animportant stopover on the Pacific Fly-way. Millions of birds take a breather

in the fields and water before flyingnorth or south, depending on the sea-son. One of the best places to see thisamazing bird life is at the Reifel BirdSanctuary. Take River Road West, fol-low the signs and turn right for thebridge to Westham Island. Keep youreyes open for a small park before thebridge if you’d like to take a smallbreak. Quite often you’ll have a closeup view of happy sea lions sitting onfish processing docks or taking advan-tage of fishers hauling nets up in theriver.

Deas Island Regional Park has fivekilometers of walking and biking trailsthat wander the banks of the FraserRiver and Deas Slough. For a differentkayaking adventure, try a paddle in theslough. A boat ramp on Ferry Road atthe west end of Deas Slough is vehi-cle accessible. Here fishers, water-skiers,jet boats, canoes, and kayaks launchinto the slough.

place to spot rare and less rare speciesof birds. Trails wander through tideand wetlands ending at CentennialBeach. This is a great place for a swimor a picnic or a barbeque. Like Ladner,Tsawwassen is bordered by dikes, per-fect for walking, running, biking oreven horseback riding. Boundary BayRegional Trail has spectacular views inall directions but is especially beauti-ful looking south to the U.S. San Juanislands.

One can walk, run, ride or canter for20 kilometers one way if they wish. Ifyou need to cool off, Boundary Bay isa great place to go for a swim. The sand

s Palm trees line the streets of Tsawwassen.

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Getting There:Follow directions to 56th Streetin Tsawwassen. Continue south tothe U.S. border.

POINT ROBERTSATTRACTIONS:

• A walk in Point Roberts’ newestpark, Lily Point Marine Reserve.

• The Annual Arts & Music Festival at Lighthouse MarinePark.

• A swim at Maple Beach, thewarmest beach north of CA.

• Watch the orcas at LighthouseMarine Park.

• A real home-grown 4th of Julyparade.

Point Roberts4.9 square miles of laidback energy

Only 4.9 square miles and just 1,200permanent residents, Point Roberts isa quirky kind of place that has attract-ed people from all over the world andhasn’t let them go.

The Point hangs down from BritishColumbia and is about three mileswide by two miles long. Much of thecentral portion is covered by forest withclearings on the beaches that ring thepeninsula.

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On the east are the warm waters ofBoundary Bay with its extensive sandflats while the south and west is bound-ed by Strait of Georgia. Immediatelynorth of the border is Tsawwassen.

If you’ve timed it right, you’ll catchwhat the locals call the “Orca show.”Point Roberts is home to two pods ofkiller whales who are often seen asclose as 10 feet off the beach whensalmon are running.

Check with Lighthouse Marine Parkbut the whales usually show up around3 or 4 p.m. Camping is available.

Maple Beach has nearly one mile ofsand flats which makes for great crab-bing and clamming and allegedlyboasts the warmest water north of Cal-ifornia (it can get close to 80 degreesin the late afternoon when the tidecomes in). Reserve at Maple MeadowsInn (offers yoga too).

Lily Point Marine Reserve, furthersouth, makes a great place to picnic, aswim or just plain relaxing.

Keep an eye out for eagles – thereare a number of perches and it’s notuncommon to see as many as 15 - 25eagles at a time.

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ADVERTISER DIRECTORY

CROSSING THE BORDER:

The U.S. now requires travelers topresent a passport or other approvedsecure document denoting citizenshipand identity for all land and sea travelinto the U.S. Most travelers will requireone of the following documents:

U.S. citizens: A passport issued bythe U.S. government, a passport card, avalid trusted traveler program card(FAST, NEXUS, or SENTRI), anenhanced driver’s license (EDL), a military ID with official travel orders,or a U.S. Merchant Mariner document.

Canadian citizens: A passport issuedby the government of Canada, a validtrusted traveler program card (FAST,NEXUS, or SENTRI), or an EDL.

U.S. and Canadian children under theage of 16 will be able to present a birthcertificate or other proof of citizenship.

Always declare when you are transporting more than $10,000 in orout of the United States or Canada.

Be prepared to prove that any minorchildren traveling with you have identification and – if they are not yourchildren – that you have writtenparental consent.

Have receipts for all purchases read-ily available. Carry proof of rabies vac-cinations for your dog. Know what foodproducts are not allowed. For example,the U.S. does not allow lamb and citrusamong others. Canada has its own list.

Know your personal exemptions. Forexample, if you have been in Canadaunder 48 hours, you can bring in goodsvalued under $200 duty free into theU.S. (if over 48 hours, the limit is $800and family members can combine theirexemptions). Northbound, you maybring bona fide gifts worth up to $60CDN each for your friends in Canadawithout paying duty, provided these donot consist of tobacco or alcoholic bev-erages. You cannot combine allowances.

For info call:

U.S. Customs & Border Protection: 360/332-5771U.S. Dept. of Agriculture:

360/332-1640U.S. Fish & Wildlife:

360/332-5388Canada Border Services:

604/538-3655

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La Conner & Chuckanut DriveMystic Sea Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Oyster Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Taylor Shellfish Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Queen of the Valley Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

FairhavenChrysalis Inn & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Colophon Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Fairhaven Rug Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Skylark’s Hidden Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Victoria-San Juan Cruises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

BellinghamChuckanut Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Guesthouse Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Guiseppe’s Italian Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . .10Mindport Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Birch BayBay Center Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Beach Basket Yarns & Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . .12Birch Bay Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Birch Bay Square . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Birch Bay Waterslides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12C Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Bobby’s Dry Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Miniature World Family Fun Center . . . . . .14Paddle and Pedal Adventures . . . . . . . . . .14Sandcastle at Birch Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Sea Links Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Tide Catcher Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Windermere/Mike Kent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

BlaineBlaine Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . 20Blaine Harbor/Port of Bellingham . . . . . . .17City of Blaine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Dakota Creek Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Loomis Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Outer Island Expeditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Paso Del Norte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Pizza Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Semiahmoo Resort-Golf-Spa . . . . . . . . . . .16Windermere/Linda Kiens . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Custer/Ferndale/Lummi IslandGrandview Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Silver Reef Casino Resort & Spa . . . . . . . . . .2Pooch Palace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

LyndenGrandiflora Home and Garden . . . . . . . . . .21Jake’s Western Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Sole Obsession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

White RockOcean Promenade Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Turkey House & Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Uli’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Richmond & StevestonSanduz Estate Wines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Watermania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Tsawwassen & LadnerDelta Town & Country Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28F440 Racing Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Nature Guides BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29River House Marina Restaurant & Pub . . .29Splashdown Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Tsawwassen Golf & Country Club . . . . . . . .29

Point RobertsJulius Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Point Roberts Golf & Country Club . . . . . . .31Point Roberts Marina Resort . . . . . . . . . . . 31South Beach House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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