Semiahmoo has many activities to consider:

 

At the resort:

 

• Golf – play a round at one of the finest courses in Washington, or simply hit some balls on the driving range.  A golf outing for our group will be held the afternoon of Tuesday, August 3^rd.  Dress code for the course includes collared shirts with sleeves, soft spikes, and no tank tops or jeans.
  
  
• Spa & Salon – Treat yourself to a relaxing afternoon including facials, hydrotherapy, massage, and body treatments. Appointments recommended.
  
  
• Bicycle Rental – ride on the beachside paths and enjoy the views of Drayton Harbor and Mount Baker.  Adult mountain bikes, youth bikes, child carts, and tandem bicycles are all available.
  
  
• Semiahmoo Kids Kamp – Programs and activities are offered each day.
  
  
• Clam Digging – Several locations are available to clam dig and a license is required.  Please provide your own bucket and shovel.
  
  
• Sailing – Charters are available for 2 – 8 hour trips at Semiahmoo Marina.
  
  
• Tennis, Racquetball, Wallyball– Courts available at the resort
  
  
• Exercise equipment
  
  
• Indoor & Outdoor Pools – heated for your swimming enjoyment
  
  
• Steam Rooms, Saunas, Jacuzzis
  
  

 

Within short driving distance (less than 10 minutes):

 

• Kayaking – Several local companies offer rentals, lessons and tours.
  
  
• Fishing – Local charters are available near the resort.
  
  
• Hiking / Walking – Whatcom County, Washington has several local parks which attract nature walkers.  The resort can provide maps and information.
  
  
• Horseback riding – Trail rides are available a few minutes away at the Peace Arch Equestrian Center.  See http://www.peacearchequestrian.net/

 

• Shopping – The Peace Arch Factory Outlet draws shoppers from all across the Pacific Northwest.  Located at Exit 270 off Interstate 5.

 

 

Within reasonable driving distance:

 

• Visit the beautiful scenery of Bellingham and Whatcom County, Washington – see http://www.bellingham.org/
  
  
• See the sights of the Canadian Pacific coast in British Columbia.  Take a look at Horseshoe Bay at http://www.britishcolumbia.com/Horseshoe or Whistler at http://www.britishcolumbia.com/Whistler
  
  
• Take a car tour along Chuckanut Drive.  This scenic view along Route 11 runs north and south along the Washington coastline parallel to I-5, connecting Bellingham to Skagit Valley.  See http://www.chuckanutdrive.com/
  
  
• Check out the view of the city of Vancouver by riding up the Skyride or lift chairs to the top of Grouse Mountain.  See http://www.grousemountain.com
  
  
• Tour the Dutch heritage of Whatcom County in the town of Lynden, Washington.  See www.lynden.org
  
  
• Three major attractions in the National Park System bring visitors to Washington each year:
• Mount Baker:  http://www.nps.gov/mtbaker
• Mount Rainier: http://www.nps.gov/ran - Be sure to visit Paradise Lodge at the top of the mountain for good scenery and hiking trails.  One of the best is the Wonderland Trail – See http://www.nps.gov/mora/trail/wonder.htm
• Olympic National Park: http://www.nps.gov/olympic - Two top attractions are Hurricane Ridge and the Hoh Rain Forest – see details on the vistor centers at http://www.nps.gov/olym/pphtml/facilities.html
  
  
• Ferry Rides & Whale Watching:
• Excellent shopping and sightseeing are available after a ferry ride to Victoria Island – see http://www.victoriabc.com/
• Check out the scenery, scout for whales, and go for a bike ride by taking a ferry trip to the San Juan Islands – see http://www.guidetosanjuans.com
• Ferry schedules can be viewed at http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries or http://www.washingtonferries.com/bellingham.htm

 

 

For more information on any of these items, see the resort website at http://www.semiahmoo.com, see the Resort Detail page of this website for more information or contact your hosts at COUNTRY.