On May 22, 2018 the Whatcom County Council approved a new ordinance for Birch Bay which allows golf carts to operate on county roads that fall within the designated zone and have speed limits of 25mph. The council vote was a unanimous 7-0 and allowed for the ordinance to operate for 18 months after which […]
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Apr
Apr
While the construction of the new Birch Bay Community Park is still a couple of years in the future, there’s been some good news regarding funding for the $4.4 million park. State legislators approved a $1 million grant as part of the state’s capital budget. While the Whatcom County Council has already approved the Master […]
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Apr
Apr
The Birch Bay Waterslide Park is one of the most popular attractions in Birch Bay and offers a wide range of slides for all ages and family members. If you’re going to be in Birch Bay multiple weekends in the summer you might want to consider their discounted ticket packages or a Family Season pass! […]
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Mar
Mar
The 16th Annual Wings Over Water Birding Festival March 16-18, 2018 in Blaine, Washington celebrates the incredible variety of migratory birds that flock to the coastal waters of Drayton Harbor, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo Bay at the northwest corner of Washington State. This major stopover on the Pacific Flyway between Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, BC is designated as an […]
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Dec
Dec
Looking to start off the New Year with an exciting event? Then you need to join hundreds of other brave souls for a plunge into Puget Sound on January 1st! Birch Bay hosts it’s annual plunge at noon in the middle of Birch Bay (just look for the huge crowd of people in swimsuits). You’ll […]
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Dec
Dec
With the new year fast approaching it’s time to get ready for Birch Bay’s famous Ring of Fire event! This family friendly gathering takes place on December 31 each year between 7pm and 8pm. People from all over the county come to Birch Bay and place road flares along the shoreline which creates a beautiful […]
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Oct
Oct
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has re-opened recreational crabbing in Birch Bay for the fall/winter! Currently on their website they show an opening date of October 7th and a closing date of December 31, 2017. If you missed out on the summer crabbing, or you just can’t get enough crab, this is a […]
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Sep
Sep
Work has been taking place all summer on the waterfront building which was formerly the restaurant Via. Last year the Via business was hit hard during a storm and eventually shut down. There have been visible renovations in progress and this week the building changed from white to a deep blue. We haven’t heard the […]
The sunsets in Birch Bay are perhaps some of the most beautiful and colorful in the country, but capturing the colors and feel of a sunset with your camera can be difficult. Luckily, if you’re unable to get the shot yourself, you can always visit the portfolio of Blanca C. Braun, a local Birch Bay […]
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Aug
Aug
The Birch Bay crabbing season is open. The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife dates for the North # 3 – Gulf of Georgia crab fishing season are August 17,2017 through September 30, 2017. Crab may be harvested Thursdays through Mondays each week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays are closed) through September 30th, 2017. Crabbers fishing […]