Canadian Border

BelleWood Acres Apple Farm in Lynden

Rebecca Bollwitt / Miss 604 / September 21, 2017

“I would hate to have to confiscate your apples,” the Canadian border guard said with a smile as I re-entered the country. I was returning from a trip to Lynden, Washington where I spent three days ... [Continue Reading]

Yankee businesses celebrate recovering Canuck buck

Richard Lam / Vancouver Sun|Vancouver SUn / July 24, 2017

Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism CEO Sandy Ward said hotel booking in Whatcom County were 12 per cent higher compared to the same period last year. “It’s been a little bit tough the last couple of ... [Continue Reading]

An American City Stranded at the Tip of a Canadian Peninsula

Atlas Obscura Contributor / Slate / April 27, 2016

The Convention of 1818 between Britain and America following the War of 1812 had a tough job to take on: determining the border between Canada and the United States. In an effort to avoid controversy ... [Continue Reading]

Birch Bay, Washington

Nancy Mueller / HighRoads / June 11, 2015

Long stretches of sandy shoreline, calm waters, and panoramic views make up Birch bay, a quiet coastal community off the beaten path in Washington. With tidal flats to wander and brilliant sunsets to ... [Continue Reading]

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