Area Activities
In the suites, we provide a list of our Whatcom County favorites. If you would like to get this by e-mail in advance of your stay for planning, please just ask!
Our area of the County is an outdoor enthusiast’s delight. Our property is a few minutes drive from walks along the shores of Lake Whatcom, through Whatcom Falls Park, along the Nooksack River, through Northridge Park to Big Rock Sculpture Garden, in Bloedel Donovan Park and on top of Toad Mountain. In addition, there are many other parks and natural areas not far from us. Park settings range from coast marine tidelands to lake shores to the beautiful Canada-US Peace Arch Park (http://www.cob.org/services/recreation/parks-trails/index.aspx).
In addition to walking, you can enjoy:
- Bicycling
- Hiking (many choices, and some of the best in North America)
- Visiting Vancouver Canada
- Kayaking & Canoeing (the Nooksack is only five minutes away)
- Beach exploration
- Birdwatching (from your front porch, the beach, in parks; eagles are a highlight in winter)
- Visiting working farms
- Farmer’s Market (Saturdays and Wednesdays most of the year)
- Shopping including Coast Salish stores
- Art galleries & sculpture gardens
- Mountain biking (Galbraith Mountain is only ten minutes away)
- Museums (including the new Lightcatcher Museum)
- Scenic drives
- Boat to the San Juan Islands & whale watching
- Wonderful restaurants
- Casinos (three in our area)
- Horseback riding (30 mins away)
- Golfing
- Fairhaven Historic District
- Theater and comedy
- Music in abundant variety
- Local breweries
- Fishing
- River rafting
- Skiing
- Country restaurants
- Cross country skiing
- Wineries and wintasting, including three wineries in our own neighborhood, Mt. Baker Vineyards, Vartanyan Estate Winery, and Samson Estates Winery
- Explore the San Juan Islands; the short ferry to beautiful Lummi Island is only 20 minutes away
- Go berry picking or sample delicious local produce at nearby organic farms