Semiahmoo Spit & Museum (Blaine)

A visit to Semiahmoo Spit & Museum in Blaine, Washington, offers a fascinating glimpse into the region’s maritime and cannery heritage. Here’s what to expect:

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• Historic Setting: The museum is housed in an original cannery building on the scenic Semiahmoo Spit, surrounded by beaches, walking, and biking trails.
• Engaging Exhibits: Discover a scale model fish trap, antique machinery, a gallery of historic photos, and a 29-foot Bristol Bay sailboat that once fished for salmon in Alaska.
• Immersive Storytelling: Watch the “Sockeye and the Age of Sail” documentary, featuring rare footage of the APA Star Fleet of tall ships and the connection between Blaine, Bristol Bay, and San Francisco.
• Rich Artifacts: Explore artifacts from the cannery’s operation from the 1880s to 1973, including original canning equipment, boat models, and unique salmon can labels.
• Cultural Highlights: View the “Raven and Salmon Woman” totem pole, carved in 1962 in the Salish style, and learn about the lives of cannery workers and the historic Plover Passenger Ferry.
• Scenic Experience: The museum’s location in Semiahmoo Park provides beautiful views of Semiahmoo Bay and Drayton Harbor, making it ideal for a picnic or a stroll along the spit.

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This attraction is perfect for history enthusiasts, families, and anyone interested in the Pacific Northwest’s fishing legacy.