Visit the "Vigil Sculpture" on Peace Portal & H Street in downtown Blaine. The Vigil is a tribute to Blaine's fishing heritage, and features those strong women awaiting the return of their loved ones at sea, who helped build our community.

FEBRUARY 2011
Bite of Blaine - Resort Semiahmoo in Blaine
All the great tastes of Blaine and Birch Bay area Restaurants. For details, go to www.blainechamber.com

March 17, 2011
Annual "Wing over Water" NW Washington Birding Festival
Details on this events will be available shortly. Sponsored by the Washington Brant Foundation. Blaine's Marine Park along with Drayton Harbor and Semiahmoo Spit are among one of the best birding areas in Washington State. Blaine and Birch Bay are among the Best Birding Areas (IBA) in Washington State. Download a PDF on the birds of our area by clicking here.

Memorial Day through Labor Day
Plover Foot Passenger Ferry Rides- One of Blaine's most popular attraction. Ride the MV Plover, the oldest passenger foot-ferry in Washington State between Blaine Harbor and Semiahmoo Resort. Runs Memorial Day thru Labor Day. COST Suggested donations: Adults: $3, Children: $1, Children under 12: Free.
Drayton Harbor Maritime Museum

JUNE
Hands Across the Border - Blaine's Peace Arch State Park

JULY
July 4th - Old Fashioned 4th of July in Blaine, Parade & Arts & Crafts Fair & Fireworks display over Semiahmoo Bay
July - Blaine Jazz Festival Sponsored by Blaine Pacific Arts Center


AUGUST
Plover Days - MV Plover and the Drayton Harbor Maritime Society have a weekend of fun on the waterfront in Blaine.

SEPTEMBER
Peace Arch Anniversary Celebration & Sam Hill Days- Celebration of the dedication of the Peace Arch by Sam Hill.

Birch Bay Activities
JUNE
Sand Scuplture Contest
For information, call the Birch Bay Chamber at (360) 371-5004

JULY
July Discovery Days Weekend!
July Discovery Days Parade
July The 26th Annual Arts, Crafts and Family Fun Festival

JANUARY 1, 2011
New Year’s Day - Annual Polar Bear Swim Location: The Blue Fish Restaurant onBirch Bay Drive. More info at this location, www.birchbaychamber.com. Join the fun in this annual ritual.

Lynden Activities
MARCH
Home & Garden Walk
Spring Antique & Crafts Show
APRIL
Whatcom County Youth Fair
MAY
Holland Days
Antique Swap Meet
Lynden Bike-A-Thon
JUNE
Can-Am National Car Show
JULY
Raspberry Festival
AUGUST
NW Washington Fair
SEPTEMBER
Toy Tractor Show
OCTOBER
Model Railroad Show
Harvest Festival
Fall Antique & Craft Show
NOVEMBER
Lynden in Lights
DECEMBER
Sinterklaas & Lighted Parade

Bellingham Activities

To check out what's happening month-to-month in Bellingham/Whatcom County, just click the logo above.
MAY
Ski to Sea Festival

Fairhaven Activities
April
Dirty Dan Harris Day - Visiting charter yachts, arts and crafts, music - a fun spring festival celebrating the founding of Fairhaven by Dan Harris.
May
Ski to Sea Festival - It all ends in Fairhaven Fairhaven's biggest party of the year with the Ski to Sea race from Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay ending in Historic Fairhaven.
June
Walk-a-Bout - 5 to 10 pm
Summer Soltice Gallery Walk - Fairhaven's annual kick off of the summer season. All shops open late with special art and craft displays.

Whiterock, BC Activities
JULY
Tour de White Rock
AUGUST
Spirit of the Sea Festival

The "Vigil" Sculpture

Peace Arch State Park in Blaine

Historic Plover Passenger Ferry (seasonal). Ride between Blaine & Semiahmoo

The Peace Arch on the border between Blaine, WA and British Columbia, Canada

Sailing between Blaine Marina and Resort Semiahmoo

Restful park bench overlooking Resort Semiahmoo & Whiterock, Canada on the warf at the end of Blaine Marine Park.

Birch Bay Sand Sculpture Contest, building castles...

sea creatures, there are no limitations to your imagination.

A famous snag at Birch Bay State Park. The perfect spot for many a photo opportunity.

Lynden's windmill

2480 Canada View Drive
(9910 Canada View Drive),
Blaine, WA 98230
(In 2008, we where given new Street Numbers, so this is why we have two addresses listed above. Sorry for any confusion).