LOCAL ACTIVITIES

	photo - Keith Lazelle

Skiing and Snowboarding
Mount Baker has the longest ski season in the state and one of the most scenic. For information call Mt. Baker Recreation (360) 734-6771.

For information on the annual nationally known Sea to Ski Race call Whatcom County Chamber of Commerce
(360) 734-1330.

Whale Watching
Take a boat trip through the San Juan Islands and see the resident Orca Whales. There are 3 resident pods in the Northwest.

Eagle Watching
From November to late February up to 600 Bald Eagles are attracted to the local lakes and rivers feeding on the spawning and dying salmon.

Golfing
If golf is your passion we have more golf courses per capita than any other city in Washington State.

The Schooner Zodiac
206-719-7622
www.schoonerzodiac.com
info@schoonerzodiac.com

Cruise the Pacific Northwest aboard a tall ship! The Schooner Zodiac offers public and private charters as well as evening and day sails from spring through the fall. Cruise the San Juan Islands and British Columbia aboard a classic 127" Schooner. Experience beautiful sailing, kayaking, wildlife, great food and spectacular views.

Hiking
Hundreds of miles of trails make Whatcom County one of the best places to explore by foot. Named by the National Park Service as Trail Town USA.

Fishing and Swimming
With the numerous lakes, rivers and miles of shoreline there is a myriad of opportunities for fishing, fresh water or salt water, swimming, clamming, crabbing, boating, and canoeing.

Kayaking
A great way to explore our coastal bays and the San Juan Islands.

Scuba Diving
The giant Pacific octopus, wolf eels, skates, halibut, seals and orca whales are indigenous to our waters.

River Rafting
The Nooksack River is a Class 111-1V river winding through mountain gorges.

Mountain Climbing
Mt. Baker is a glacial mountain, popular with both beginning and experienced climbers.

Salmon Spawning
If you are one of the curious, Salmon swim up many of our rivers and creeks to spawn.

Bicycling
With designated Greenway trails and miles of country roads there are endless opportunity for safe and enjoyable rides.

Hang Gliding and Para Sailing
There is a 700’ vertical drop off Black Mountain (elev. 5220’) landing in Silver Lake Park.

Theater
Mount Baker theater hosts the touring Broadway Musicals, dance concerts and other events. The Pickford theater shows foreign and art films. There are also 3 cinemas in Bellingham.

Shopping
For some, shopping is a recreational sport. We have the Bellis Fair Mall with 150 stores, Sunset Square Shopping Center, Fred Meyer Shopping Center, Burlington Outlet Mall 24 miles south and the Peace Arch Factory Outlet 17 miles north. Downtown shopping is a treat with its different stores as well as the Fairhaven District.

Gambling
For this particular entertainment we have three casino’s nearby, The SilverReef Casino, Nooksack River Casino and the Skagit Valley Casino. www.silverreefcasino.com

Alternative Activities
Within two blocks of the GuestHouse-Inn Motel we have batting cages, indoor swimming, ice skating and a skateboard park.

For additional information on activities
Bellingham/Whatcom County
Convention & Visitor Center
904 Potter Street
Bellingham, WA 98229
www.bellingham.org
Phone 360-671-3990