Bellingham
Bellingham is the last main city north of Seattle before the Canadian border and is the type of place that attracts a variety of residents, where young people attend college (Western Washington University is located here), families enjoy recreation and retirees find a safe haven. Named for Sir William Bellingham, a bookkeeper for the Royal Navy, there are endless opportunities to embrace a quintessentially Pacific Northwest waterfront lifestyle. Seek rejuvenation on the boardwalk at oceanfront Boulevard Park, shop in quaint downtown boutiques, or indulge in seafood along the famed Chuckanut Drive where Taylor Shellfish Farm is located. The historic Fairhaven district is a point of connection for residents and visitors who can easily board a train to head south toward Seattle or north to all that Canada offers.
Birch Bay
Birch Bay is a quaint neighborhood near the United States-Canada border. Known as “the village by the sea,” this coastal community is a popular vacation destination in addition to an idyllic place to live. For those who desire water recreation, the beautiful beaches offer ample opportunities for fun in the sun and surf.
Golf-cart-friendly roads, summertime festivals, and outdoorsy activities like shell-fishing (it’s one of the most popular places to go clamming in the area) make Birch Bay a prime destination for those who desire days spent in the fresh air admiring stellar views.
Blaine
The Peace Arch City, Where America Begins, and The Gateway to the Pacific Northwest. Set along the border of Canada, Blaine is located just 35 miles south of Vancouver and is ideally positioned for those who long to have cross-border access. At the northernmost point of the north-south interstate I-5, and next to Drayton Harbor and Boundary Bay, Blaine offers opportunities for a small town waterfront lifestyle. Its climate on the coast provides milder weather than what’s usually associated with the Pacific Northwest, including an annual precipitation of about 40 inches.
Blaine’s small community has seen steady growth over the years, and the real estate opportunities have grown with it. Along with palatial waterfront and water view opportunities, residents here often live in Traditional, Ranch, or Contemporary-style homes, with ample opportunities for land development and building a dream home.
Chuckanut
Famous for its Chuckanut Drive which runs approximately 21 miles along the scenic shoreline, Chuckanut is a neighborhood in Whatcom County that offers the best of waterfront living with amazing views and proximity to beaches. Chuckanut Bay can be admired from the area’s properties perched along the shore, boasting sights of boats cruising and warm sunset hues in the evening. Access to hiking trails and Historic Fairhaven District with its Victorian architecture and boutique shops beckon visitors and residents.
Fairhaven
Brimming with history, charm, and entertainment, Bellingham’s Fairhaven is a portal to the past and a vision into the future with both preserved Victorian structures and modern buildings. Visitors will find quaint shops and burgeoning businesses in Fairhaven Historic Village where walking tours, farm-to-table meals, and cruises around the San Juan Islands await. Fairhaven’s history will continue to be preserved as it has held the distinction of being a designated historic district since 1977.
Semiahmoo
Located in Blaine, a city bordering the United States-Canada border, the Semiahmoo area includes the Semiahmoo Bay, Resort, Spit, and Marina. Enjoy the Arnold Palmer golf course year-round or water recreation during warmer months. Semiahmoo has several beautiful gated communities and the area is known for being an excellent birdwatching location.
