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The Peace Arch City

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Blaine, Washington is situated in far northwest corner Washington State on the eastern shores of Puget Sound.   Blaine Real Estate is popular with many people due to its proximity to Vancouver and southern British Columbia.    Blaine's border crossing is the busiest between British Columbia and Washington State, and one of its most beautiful.  

  The Peace Arch State Park is home to a large concrete monument straddling the border between the United States and Canada to commemorate peace and cooperation between our great nations.    When you step on one side of the Peace Arch you're in Canada and when you step on the other, you guessed it--- You're in the United States.  

 

Photo Blaine Washington Peach Arch GateI Come In Peace

The Peace Arch was completed on Sept. 6, 1921 and features two iron gates in the open position with the following  inscriptions.  

"May These Gates Never Be Closed".         (To be certain the gates are never closed, both gates are actually bolted in the open position.)

The main arch features a different inscription on each side.

  • On the American Side : "Children Of A Common Mother"
  • On the Canadian Side : "Brethren Dwelling Together In Unity"

Photo - Downtown Blaine Washington An Blaine Marine Park Next To Harbor - Blaine Washington Ideal Setting

Blaine Washington has other features of a border town including duty free shops, convenience stores, and large gas stations where Canadians once lined up for cheaper gas before continuing northward.   The continued redevelopment of Blaine's downtown and the expansion of the Blaine marina have made the area very popular with boating enthusiasts and fishermen, but the area is also very desirable for families and retirees in search of a quaint small town to raise their children or to retire.  

 Blaine Marine Park Water Sculpture - Blaine Washington

Scenic Downtown Blaine Washington - Whiterock B.C. In The DistanceExciting New Projects 

If you're interested in Blaine Real Estate you should know that there are a number of exciting developments in the planning stage for Blaine's downtown area,  including new specialty shops, restaurants,  and a unique boardwalk Along a portion of Peace Portal Drive.   Once completed it will offer it's visitors panoramic views of Drayton Harbor, Puget Sound, and White Rock, B.C.      Blaine's  downtown waterfront rests on a small bluff of land offering visitors a great view  the area's spectacular sunsets.      With the completion of the new boardwalk project, area residents will have a very special place to shop, dine, or just stroll along the waterfront as the sun sets over Vancouver Island.      Several small condominium complexes have recently sprung up in the downtown area giving its residents the same beautiful harbor views and everything Blaine has to offer is either right outside their doorstep or within easy walking distance.    

Communities

Bellingham

Fairhaven

Sudden Valley

Blaine

Chuckanut

Barkley District

Ferndale

Lake Whatcom

Lynden

Birch Bay

Lummi Island

Edgemoor
 

Mt Baker Ski Area

Golfing

Tulip Festival

Alaska Marine Hwy

WA State Ferries

Whale Watching

San Juan Islands
 
 
 

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Blaine Marine Park - View Of Whiterock British Columbia - Blaine Washington Blaine Marine Park

Along the narrow peninsula of land protecting Blaine's harbor & marina is the Blaine Marine Park.     This scenic park and greenbelt has a winding path that weaves its way around the Orca sculpture park, amphitheatre, and has several benches and covered picnic shelters that Delicious Seafood Platter - Blaine Washington can be reserved for special events.     You can even stop to peek through a telescope for a close-up view of White Rock B.C.  where you can sees Canadians going about their daily lives,  and perhaps even looking back.  

Friendly Fisherman - Blaine Washington Fresh Seafood

The Blaine harbor marina is home numerous sailboats and motor yachts but it is also home to a large fleet of commercial fishing boats.    These individual fishermen sell their fresh catch right off of their boats--  Assorted Fresh Fish, Salmon, Shrimp, Delicious Dungeness Crab, you never know what what the catch of the day might be.     Many of these professional fishermen make regular trips to Alaska to catch fresh salmon and are happy give you advice on how to prepare their fresh catch. 

Photo : Fishing BoatsBlaine Washington Real Estate - Harbor PhotoRemnants Of The Past  

As you look out into the bay along Blaine's marine park  you will notice old posts and pilings sticking out of the water,  These were once the support beams for a large waterfront lumber mill and next to it there was a fish cannery.     In later years this peninsula grew in size as it was filled in and finally it was sculpted into Blaine's  beautiful waterfront marine park.   

 

Blaine Washington Real Estate - Harbor Photo - Looing Across To Semiahmoo

Blaine Real Estate - Photo: Mount Baker From SemiahmooBlaine Real Estate - Photo: Blaine City SignSemiahmoo    

Just across the entrance to Drayton harbor from the Blaine marina is the resort community of Semiahmoo,  featuring an Arnold Palmer designed golf course, hotel & spa, as well as its own full service marina, hiking trails and miles of sandy beaches overlooking beautiful Puget Sound.      The views of Mt. Baker along the Semiahmoo are spectacular and the exquisite homes nestled along Semiahmoo's waterfront and golf course are a must-see for anyone interested in premium northwest properties.      

 

Beautiful Mount Baker Rises In The Distance - Blaine Washington