Waterside Magazine

08/01/2024

Oysters with a view? There's simply nothing better. Visit The Oyster Bar on Chuckanut Drive for the perfect summer view.

This view and our amazing locally sourced menu is the perfect combination!

08/01/2024

This weekend is the perfect time to find yourself vacationing in White Rock! Plan your day trip or weekend getaway now.

08/01/2024

This Rock n Roll line up is only one of the great reasons to visit Birch Bay this weekend! The Birch Bay Sand Sculpture Competition promises to be tons of fun for the whole family!

It’s a Rock-N-Rollback Weekend in Birch Bay with a great lineup of live music!

Saturday
J.P. Falcon Grady - Sand Sculpture Competition @ Birch Bay Beach Park, 11AM-2PM
Sunset Superman - The Beach at Birch Bay, 3-7PM

Sunday
North Sound Soul - Rollback Weekend Car Show @ Beach Park, 11AM - 2PM
The Shannagins - The Beach at Birch Bay, 3-6PM

08/01/2024

07/26/2024

Don't miss the Old Settlers Picnic in Ferndale, this Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27!

07/17/2024

Ferndale's Summer of Fun continues this upcoming Friday, July 19, with Music in the Park!

07/15/2024

Don't miss the Skagit Artists Gallery Tour! Among the artists participating is Andy Porter Photography. Take a flip through the pages of Waterside magazine and you'll see some of his amazing photography.

For more things to do in Skagit Valley, visit our website at https://watersidenw.com/ and click on our community pages for Burlington, Mount Vernon, or Bow, Edison & Chuckanut.

07/12/2024

NW Tune Up is happening this weekend in Bellingham!

07/04/2024

🇨🇰🇺🇸 Happy fourth of July from Waterside Magazine! All of our Waterside communities are excellent destinations for Independance Day activities. Wherever you celebrate today, we hope you have a whale of a good time! 🐋

Photo by Molly Ernst

🎆Visit us at https://www.watersidenw.com/ to plan your next weekend get-a-way! 🎆

07/01/2024

Looking for fireworks this Canada Day? Surrey has got you covered with fireworks and a whole lot more this July 1! 🎆

🎤 Free, live entertainment all day long featuring headliners the Sheepdogs and Sass Jordan.

🪶 Learn about Indigenous culture through music, dance, storytelling, workshops and art at the Indigenous Village

🎡 Thrill-seekers and future dare-devils will have a blast on the amusement park rides with fan favourites like the Zipper, Lightning Bolt, the Ferris Wheel and Kids Pirate Ship.

🌭 Savour a diverse selection of food from around the world, like Jamaican Jerk Chicken, hotdogs with a Japanese twist, bannock and poutine.

🎇 Fireworks light up the sky at 10:15pm.

For more information - https://ow.ly/HnW450SrrVR

📷 Surrey Canada Day

07/01/2024

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day from Waterside Magazine! 🎉

➡️Visit our website to plan your next trip to B.C. https://watersidenw.com/

06/26/2024

Jumping for joy due to the summer solstice tomorrow! The change in seasons is also bringing us much warmer weather this week, hinting at the peak season to come. Come on out with us to enjoy the sunshine on the water!

📷: naturalist Sam

06/18/2024

The Whatcom Chief Ferry is back in service and ready to shuttle you and your family out to Lummi Island for summer fun, food and beach time!

Attention, Ferry Riders! The Whatcom Chief has returned to service as of this afternoon.

Thank you for your patience during dry dock 2024.

06/17/2024

Don't miss the Steveston Salmon Festival on July 1! The perfect excuse to visit Steveston this summer. ☀

06/11/2024

Don't forget to stop at The C Shop when you visit Birch Bay!

06/11/2024

The Oyster Bar on Chuckanut Drive is making us hungry! Stop in this summer for appetizers like this and all manner of delicious sea fare!

Seasonally & locally inspired lunch, dinner and dessert menus. Come for the fresh Northwest seafood, stay for the stunning views. Make a reservation today!

06/11/2024

This weekend in La Conner...
Visit La Conner for delightful views, art and great food. Stop in for the Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum porch sale this weekend and stay to explore sunny La Conner all day!

Annual Porch Sale!
At the Museum
703 S. 2nd Street
La Conner, WA 98257
www.qfamuseum.org

Friday, June 14, 9am - 4pm
Saturday, June 15, 9am - 4pm
Sunday, June 16, 9am - 2pm

Fabric, notions, yarns, threads, roving, patterns, books, and lots more for quilters and fiber artists at really low prices!

04/10/2024

Call for submissions!

We are seeking photo contributors for our 2024 edition.

Waterside magazine is looking for photos of the following coastal communities:

In Washington: Port Townsend, Whidbey Island, Anacortes, San Juan Island, Lopez Island, Orcas Island, Poulsbo, La Conner, Mount Vernon, Burlington, Bow, Chuckanut & Edison, Fairhaven, Bellingham, Ferndale, Lummi Island, Birch Bay, Blaine, Point Roberts

In British Columbia: White Rock/ South Surrey, Richmond/ Steveston, Ladner/Tsawwassen

We are looking for vibrant photos that highlight outdoor art, sculpture gardens, summer living, lifestyles and landscapes — conveying the beauty of our region and appealing to potential travelers and visitors.

We are especially interested in images that capture people enjoying the outdoors (biking, boating, walking, crabbing, etc.) and of active downtowns, festivals and events in our featured communities.

Please send an email to [email protected] for contributor rates and more details.

02/29/2024

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08/17/2023

The Sound Check Festival in Port Townsend kicks off today! Don't miss this fun weekend of events.

Plan your trip to Port Townsend now with the help of Watersidenw.com/

Ichikawa Earthenworks Gallery Port Townsend Food Co-op Discover Port Townsend Enjoy Port Townsend The Wine Seller

Soundcheck Festival 2023 is about to kick off this Thursday! Don't miss out on an exciting line up of live music, comedy, and more August 17th - 20th, as well as the fabulous Uptown Street Fair on Saturday, August 19th. Check out the calendar of events on ptcoundcheck.com!

08/06/2023

Don't miss the last day of the Anacortes Arts Festival! Sunday, August 6 is sure to be a blast around Downtown Anacortes.

Tomorrow’s entertainment schedule!
Make sure to stop by the AMP port stage tomorrow at noon to see the return of Captain Fathom.

08/04/2023

Steveston and Richmond are great places to explore on foot and bicycle as there’s nary a hill in sight. Trails wind the seashore and jetties jut out deep into Georgia Strait, making Steveston and Richmond a great place to be during a rare summer tempest.

Plan your summer visit to Richmond and Steveston at Watersidenw.com/

Richmond Chamber of Commerce

08/01/2023

San Juan Island offers more restaurants, shops, galleries, and activities than anywhere else in the islands. Within the easily walkable 1-square mile Friday Harbor, visitors will find a full array of sophisticated cuisine along with casual pub fare, chocolate shops, ice cream shops, cozy bookshops, and quirky stores.

Visit Watersidenw.com/ to plan your San Juan Island vacation today.

San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Lavendera Massage
Friday's Crabhouse

07/21/2023

Visitors stepping onto Poulsbo's Front Street for the first time will feel like they have stepped into the pages of a Norwegian storybook. Get pulled into Scandinavian history for the day or the weekend.

Photos by Gabriel Hough .26

Visit Watersidenw.com to plan your summer vacation in Poulsbo!

Scandia Land Management LLC Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce

07/18/2023

Simply the mention of Port Townsend evokes wooden boats, historic buildings, music, art and proximity to nature.

Photo by Rick Lawler

Visit Watersidenw.com to plan your trip to Port Townsend!

Ichikawa Earthenworks Gallery Port Townsend Food Co-op Chamber of Jefferson County

07/14/2023

Point Roberts is an island of serenity compared to the bustle of the Vancouver metropolitan area. The calm is palpable as soon as visitors cross the border. The streets are narrow and lined with forests and fields, with views of the sea peeking through.

Photos by Louise Mugar

Check out Watersidenw.com to plan your summer trip to Point Roberts.

Point Roberts Marina Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce

07/10/2023

Ferndale is a rapidly growing small town that serves as a delightful pocket of history with a flair for summer fun.

Photos courtesy of the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce

Watersidenw.com/ has everything you need to make your summer getaway perfect. Visit us today.

Anytime Toffee Ferndale Heritage Society

07/10/2023

July 8, 2023 PHOTO OF THE DAY L25 Ocean Sun off the west side of San Juan Island - taken from shore. photo by Michelline Halliday, July 1, 2023 ORCA NETWORK WHALE SIGHTING REPORT We are watching and

07/07/2023

Orcas Island often leaves visitors wondering how soon they will be able to enjoy another vacation on this mountainous Eden in the sea. Don't miss Orcas Island in the summer. It's time for an island-magic vacation.
Photo by Alan Majchrowicz

Let Watersidenw.com/ help you plan your next vacation.

Outer Island Excursions Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce

07/05/2023

Mount Vernon delights visitors with treats for all senses; smell the flowers, look at the colorful fields, listen to the birds, taste the local food, brews and wine, and feel the cool water of the Skagit River.
Photos by Andy Porter Photography

Watersidenw.com/ has everything you need to make your trip to Mount Vernon picture perfect. Visit us today!

Skagit Valley Food Co-op