Visit, explore and live! Regardless of the season, there's always something to do
in Birch Bay and surrounding areas.
BIRCH BAY ACTIVITIES
Birch Bay boasts the largest tideflat and Heron hatchery in Washington State. Stroll our sandy beaches and saltwater shoreline, ride your bike, build a sand castle, fly a kite, wakeboard tidal pools, dig for clams or soak in the sun, there's something for everyone to do in Birch Bay!
Sealink Golf Course
18 Hole Public Golf Course, Open 7 Days A Week, Pro
Shop,
PGA Golf Professional On-Site
7878 Birch Bay Dr., Birch Bay, WA 98230
(360) 371-5400
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Boys & Girls Club of Bellingham
3230 Meridian St.
Bellingham, WA
(360) 734-1393
Brian
J. Southwick - PGA Professional, Golf Lessons
8045 Birch Bay Drive. Birch Bay, WA 98230
360-815-6638
Lions Bay Horizon Park
Recreation Facilities & Playground
7506 Gemini St. (off Alderson), Birch Bay, WA 98230
(360) 371-0531
MAP
Miniature
World Family Fun Center
Miniature golf, go-carts and miniature train rides.
4620 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd., Birch Bay, WA 98230
(360) 371-7700
Web Site MAP
Drayton
Harbor Maritime
Maritime museum on Semiahmoo spit, includes a restored
Bristol Bay sailing boat and artifacts and exhibits
of the days of Alaskan Packers Association cannery on
Semiahmoo Spit. Very informative and fun.
205 Marine Dr., Blaine, WA 98230
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-4844
Web Site
MV
Plover Foot Passenger Ferry
Ride the historic MV Plover from Blaine Marina to Resort
Semiahmoo. This site includes activities happening on
both sides of Drayton Harbor. The ferry is part of the Coast Millennium Trail a destination off-road shared-use path connecting communities from Skagit County to British Columbia, Canada.
205 Marine Dr., Blaine, WA 98230
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-4844
Web Site MAP
Birch Bay Waterslides
Giant waterslides, 60' hydroclif, kid's slides, picnic
tables river ride
4874 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd., Birch Bay, WA 98230
(360) 371-7500
Web Site MAP
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Dakota Creek Winery
3575 Haynie Rd
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 820-4752
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Glacial Lake Missoula Winery
1625 Boblett Street
Blaine WA 98230
(360) 332-2097
Web Site MAP
Chuckanut Ridge Wine Company
Tasting Room: 1017 North State Street
Bellingham, WA
(360) 527-0900
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Samson Estates Winery
1861 Van Dyk Rd
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-7787
Web Site MAP
Mount Baker Vineyards
4298 Mount Baker Highway
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 592-2300
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Silver Reef Casino & Spa
4 minutes west of I-5 Exit 260
Intersection of Slater Rd and Haxton Way
Ferndale, WA 98230
(360) 383-0777
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Nooksack Northwood Casino
9750 Northwood Road
Lynden WA 98264
(360) 734-5101
Web Site MAP
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Nooksack Casino
5048 Mount Baker Highway
Deming, WA 98244
(360) 592-5472
Web Site MAP
Skagit Valley Casino & Resort
I-5 Exit 236
5984 N. Darrk Lane
Bow, WA 98232
(360) 724-7777
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Birch Bay State Park
5105 Helwig Rd
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 371-2800
Web Site MAP
Birch Bay State Park is a 194-acre camping park with 8,255 feet of saltwater shoreline on Birch Bay and 14,923 feet of freshwater shoreline on Terrell Creek. The park is rich in archeological significance and offers panoramic views of the Cascade Mountains and Canadian Gulf Islands.
Blaine Marine Park
220 Marine Drive
Blaine WA 98230
MAP
This park sits between Blaine Harbor and Semiahmoo Bay. It has a 265 slip marina which provides guest moorage by calling Blaine Harbor Center at (360) 647-6176. There are also trails, picnic facilities, a whale sculpture, public pier for crabbing and is home the the Plover Foot Passenger Ferry (Gate 2). The park offers views of snow-capped Mount Baker and White Rock, British Columbia.
Download the Whatcom County Parks
Trails Brochure
Whatcom County Parks & Recreation Department manages over 40 miles of trails for you to enjoy. These trails offer a wide diversity of outdoor experiences unique to the Pacific Northwest. Opportunities abound, from the casual stroll to an awesome semi-wilderness trek. Check out our BIKING TRAILS!
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Semiahmoo County Park
9261 Semiahmoo Parkway,
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 733-2900
Web Site
A county park with 1.5 mile long sandspit with over 300 acres of tidelands that offer today's visitors an abundance of recreational opportunities. Native Americans occupied a village on the spit for hundreds of generations, making a living from land and sea. Beachcombing, birdwatching, and picnicking may be enjoyed year-round. To gain a better appreciation of this treasure, visit with a Beach Naturalist on summertime weekends or attend an Interpretive Program by Whatcom County Parks and Recreation. The park also has the Drayton Harbor Maritime Museum, showcasing numerous artifacts from the Packer's cannery days telling the story of fishing and canning in days gone by. The museum open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Peace Arch State Park
A Street (I-5 Exit 276)
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-7165
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Peace Arch State Park is a 20-acre day-use park commemorating treaties and agreements that arose from the war of 1812. The park celebrates the unguarded United States/Canadian border that stretches from the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia. The park features horticultural exhibitions and the giant, commemorative, concrete arch that straddles the border of the two nations. The countries co-maintain the monument. Enjoy their annual Art In The Park sculpture exhibit starting every May. Sits directly on the border between British Columbia, Canada and the City of Blaine, WA, USA.
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SCENIC TOURS
Mount Baker Highway
One of the most visited forests in the country, located on the western slopes of the Cascade mountain range between Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia.
Here you will find glacier-covered peaks, spectacular mountain meadows and old-growth forests. Mt Baker Highway stretches 58 miles from Bellingham to Artist Point (elev. 5,140 ft.), a viewpoint surrounded by Mt. Baker's peak, Mt. Shuksan, and Table Mountain.
Take I-5 Exit 255 and follow State route 542.
Outdoor Recreation Information: 206-470-4060.
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Chuckanut Drive
For a beautiful and slow paced alternative to Interstate 5 that connects Bellingham to Skagit Valley. Going North, the exit is just north of Burlington and marked on I-5 exit sign #231. Going south on I-5, take Exit 250 and follow Fairhaven Parkway to State Route 11. Chuckanut Drive takes you through gorgeous farmlands, in and out of the towns of Allen & Bow, with some of the area's best Restaurants, Bed & Breakfasts and Antique & Art Galleries with breath-taking views of Chuckanut Bay and some of the state's prime shellfish beds. There are also many spots for picnics or just getting out and stretching your legs. Try one of the many hikes, either to lakes on Chuckanut & Blanchard Mountains or to the beaches at Larrabee Park or Teddy Bear Cove. The Drive continues all the way to the 1880's brick town of Old Fairhaven, just south of downtown Bellingham.
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BIKING TRAILS
The following links show maps with the biking trails for:
BLAINE, SENIAHMOO and BIRCH BAY - Nice ride to see Birch Bay, Semiahmoo and Blaine. Mostly flat with saltwater views, and wildlife.
BLAINE-PLOVER FERRY ROUTE - Ride around Drayton Harbor and take the Plover Passenger Ferry between Blaine Habor and Semaihmoo Resort. (Operates seasonal, Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend).
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Escacpe Day Spa
7862 Birch Bay Drive
Birch Bay, WA 98230
(360) 371-3660
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Semiahmoo Resort -Golf-Spa
9565 Semiahmoo Pkwy
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 318-2009
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Birch Bay Farmers' Market
Birch Bay Drive and Alderson Roads
(Across from The C Shop)
Birch Bay, WA 98230
(360) 371-2070
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| FARM TOURS |
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McPhails Berry Farm
8318 Bob Hall Rd.
Lynden, WA 98264
360-354-5936
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Grace Harbor Farms
2347 Birch Bay-Lynden Road
Custer, WA 98240
(360) 366-4151
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SALMON CHARTERS
RipTide Charters
Riptide Charters is Whatcom County's premier salmon and lingcod fishing charter service. We provide guided sport fishing trips out of Bellingham or Blaine. With over 15 years experience fishing the San Juan Islands and the drive to give people a great time on the water you are sure to leave with memories that can last a lifetime.
PH: (360) 815-6568
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Victoria San Juan Cruises
355 Harris Ave. #104
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 738-8099
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Passenger ferry company that operates a Victoria ferry and a San Juan Islands ferry.
Sail The San Juans, Inc.
15 Bellwether Way, Gate 12
Bellingham, WA 98227-5186
(360) 671-5852
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Offers 6 and 12 day wilderness trips.
Moondance Sea Kayak Adventures
2385 Forest View
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 738-7664
Web Site
Moondance welcomes beginners as well as more skilled paddlers on our adventures. Moondance provides seaworthy ocean-going kayaks, all related gear, and navigation devices..
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San Juan Island Whale Watch
355 Harris Ave. #104
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 734-8180
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Adventurous Whale Watching and Wildlife Tour
Sail Away Custom Sailboat Charters
2576 Island View Lane
Lummi Island, WA 98262
(360) 305-0835
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Specializing in overnight sails, sunset sails and custom charters.
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