Sumas
Located on the U.S./Canadian border, Sumas is a popular crossing point between the two countries. The name Sumas means “land without trees” according to the Cowichan first nation inhabitants of British Columbia.
Visitors can find lodging, dining, a historical museum, and more!
Don't just travel across the border, make it a full adventure!
Find incredible restaurants, and parks all available on the Washington State side of each crossing.
Edaleen ice cream is a local favorite and one of their locations is in Sumas!
Owned by the Brandsma Family, Edaleen is a combo of the names Ed and Aileen Brandsma, who started the small family business in Lynden back in 1975. All their ice cream is made using dairy from the family farm’s 2,500-plus milking Holstein cows.
Sumas hosts a number of festivals each year. The signature event is the Sumas Junior Rodeo that happens every July. Several hundred youths descend on the Rodeo Grounds to rope and ride in the fast-paced competition.
Around the same time is the Bull-A-Rama, a competition featuring top amateur adult bull riders from the United States and Canada.
Find even more exciting annual events around Whatcom County here.
