The road to Artist Point (the final section of SR 542) and Highway 20 (starting at Ross Dam Trailhead) are both closed for the season.

Opening Weekend, Community Boating Center

Get ready for an exciting weekend on the water as the Community Boating Center opens for another incredible season in beautiful Bellingham Bay!

🌊 50% Off Rentals – Grab a coupon and explore the bay at half the price!

🎶 Party Atmosphere – Enjoy music, tasty snacks, and a vibrant community vibe.

🕵️ A Little Mystery – The weekend overlaps with the Dirty Dan Murder Mystery, adding an extra layer of adventure to the fun!

Whether you're an experienced paddler or trying boating for the first time, this is the perfect chance to embrace the beauty of Bellingham Bay and connect with fellow water lovers. Join us as we set sail into a new season—see you on the water!

Starts: April 26, 2025

Occurs: Every day until April 27, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Admission: Free!

Location: Community Boating Center
555 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225

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Contact Person: Brooke Durkan

Phone: 360-714-8891

Email: brooke@boatingcenter.org

        We acknowledge that Whatcom County is located on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. They cared for the lands that included what we’d call the Puget Sound region, Vancouver Island and British Columbia since time immemorial. This gives us the great obligation and opportunity to learn how to care for our surrounding areas and all the natural and human resources we require to live. We express our deepest respect and gratitude for our indigenous neighbors, the Lummi Nation and Nooksack Tribe, for their enduring care and protection of our shared lands and waterways.
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