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Things to do in Bellingham

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Over a million Canadians make their way through Peace Arch border crossing each year with retail destinations in the Bellingham area in mind. However, there’s much more to this Pacific Northwest city than shopping! Located 88km (55 miles) south of Vancouver and 145km (90 miles) north of Seattle, Bellingham has the historic Fairhaven district, a […]

Hiking in Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest

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It’s one thing to spend your life looking over at an active glaciated andesitic stratovolcano and it’s another to actually hike at its base. Mount Baker, visible from Vancouver on any sunny day, is located in Washington State and is a part of the Cascade Volcanic Arc in the North Cascades. It’s easy to get […]

Making Soap at Otion Soap in Bellingham

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Disclosure: Review — This is not a paid post. Views are my own. This experience was while I was on a press trip with Bellingham/Whatcom County. Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.

I’m really not good at being creative or artsy. If you hand me a paintbrush dipped in the most gorgeous, luscious colours and tell me to paint anything my heart desires I’ll totally choke and end up producing a weak attempt at a smiley face. My latest attempt at being creative was at Otion Soap […]

Kayaking on Bellingham Bay

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Disclosure: Review — This is not a paid post. Views are my own. My kayaking adventure was a part of a Bellingham/Whatcom County press trip. Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.

The Salish Sea connects us all here in the Pacific Northwest, from Powell River to Seattle, Victoria to Bellingham and I love exploring opportunities that get me out on the water, whether it’s on a paddle board, a whale watching tour, and especially in a kayak. I recently had the pleasure of paddling on the […]