Life of Dave

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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Semiahmoo Resort

In keeping with the recent trend of gifting experiences rather than superfluous stuff, this Christmas we gave each other a short vacation to Semiahmoo Resort located due south of White Rock, BC in Washington state. I had some extra time off this year so we managed to take advantage of this slow post-Christmas week when school is back in session in most districts. The hotel was practically deserted; perfect for non-crowded pool, jacuzzi and steam room sessions.

Evidence of winter was noted on the east shore of Semiahmoo Parkway leading out to the resort.

As an added bonus, it turns out they had a "Bowl and Biscuit" package for our best friend Tannah.

The sun came out the day we left creating a photo-op beside an abandoned former cannery building.

A seasonal ferry departs from this landing destined for Blaine. The shoreline of White Rock is in the background. 
The water tower is a central feature of the resort site but I doubt it's still functional. It's pictured in historical photographs posted in the corridor leading to the restaurants, depicting the former cannery setting.

Some trees along the peninsula appear to have been topped but several large limbs were retained for the use of resident birds. While walking our dog we saw two eagles on a single limb but they flew away before we got close enough for a decent photo.

One morning I saw this eagle perched in a tree right beside the hotel and he was still there about 2 hours later as we returned from a hike along the peninsula.


I grew up in White Rock and lived there for about 30 years but never did I encounter a seal anywhere along the waterfront. However on our first trip to the Washington state side of Semiahmoo Bay we saw this seal bouncing around in the surf on the west side of the peninsula leading to the resort. It's surprising how far they can lift themselves out of the water while swimming to look around.


Tannah gave the whole experience a "two paws up" rating.

A light display mimicking a Christmas tree was set up on the north side of the hotel complex, visible from the pier and the Bay.

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