Dive into Lynden's Dutch heritage.
Lynden Pioneer Museum
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
27.5 MILES
With the right curators and a foresighted arts community, it’s amazing what you can do with 200 sq meters of space. This small gallery in New West’s super…
25.3 MILES
In 1911 Robert Moran donated 7 sq miles of his property to create this park on the eastern saddlebag of Orcas Island. The park is dominated by 2409ft Mt…
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Fort Langley National Historic Site
16.53 MILES
The Fort Langley you see today is the second incarnation of a fort first built as a fur-trading post in 1827 at a site 4km west of its current location…
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27.35 MILES
Sandwiched between railway tracks and the mighty Fraser River, this linear boardwalk park is an excellent New West addition. Join the locals for a breezy…
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Whatcom Museum of History & Art
13.26 MILES
This revamped museum is spread over three buildings: historic Whatcom City Hall (built in 1892), the adjacent Syre Education Center (photo archives, open…
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New Westminster Museum & Archives
27.5 MILES
On the 3rd floor of the swish Anvil Centre, this well-presented small museum illuminates New West's tumultuous history, from its First Nations origins and…
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13.29 MILES
You might feel like you've wandered into the North Cascades when you venture into this enormous wooded park. The wild region bisects Bellingham's eastern…
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14.46 MILES
Founded in 1893 as a teacher training institute, WWU was redesignated as a university in 1977. The WWU Visitors Information Center can provide details of…
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9.59 MILES
With a tasting room and winery tours ($5), one of BC's older wineries still lures plenty of thirsty visitors.
9.91 MILES
A delightful culinary tourism destination combining a rustic, fruit-focused farm site with a shop that sells lovely homemade preserves and wines. There…
3. Whatcom Museum of History & Art
13.26 MILES
This revamped museum is spread over three buildings: historic Whatcom City Hall (built in 1892), the adjacent Syre Education Center (photo archives, open…
13.29 MILES
You might feel like you've wandered into the North Cascades when you venture into this enormous wooded park. The wild region bisects Bellingham's eastern…
5. SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
13.35 MILES
This museum showcases more than 2000 exhibits relating to the early days of electricity and the golden age of radio. And if you're over 18 and willing to…
14.33 MILES
The collection in this Western Washington University gallery includes tapestries by Alexander Calder and several paintings by key nature-focused Northwest…
7. Western Washington University
14.46 MILES
Founded in 1893 as a teacher training institute, WWU was redesignated as a university in 1977. The WWU Visitors Information Center can provide details of…
8. Fort Langley National Historic Site
16.53 MILES
The Fort Langley you see today is the second incarnation of a fort first built as a fur-trading post in 1827 at a site 4km west of its current location…