Shellfish Harvesting on Semiahmoo Spit

How about some clam chowder tonight? Curious about clams?  Do you notice shellfish harvesters out on the tide flats along the east side of the Semiahmoo Spit?  It’s allowed, and you can do it, too!  First, you need a shellfish license, and then you just need to learn...

Semiahmoo Water Tower—Crafting an Icon for The Ages

A Different Perspective Bill Schwartz has an interesting take on tanks.  Specifically, a huge one that is the iconic Semiahmoo Water Tower landmark of the Semiahmoo spit.  Most people look at it without a thought to how it came to be, but Bill knows tanks inside and...

Semiahmoo Marina Continues Renovations

In 1981, the first pilings for Semiahmoo Marina punctured the sand at Semiahmoo Spit, and while the Spit’s resort hotel has changed ownership a number of times, the Marina morphed into a world-class marine destination.  Sure there were hiccups along the way, a faulty...