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Census-designated place in Washington, United States
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Point Roberts is a small community in the Northwest Washington region of the state of Washington, a tiny piece of the U.S. where the only road in or out is through Canada. This rectangular near-exclave sits on the Tsawwassen Peninsula just below the 49th parallel.
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Along this unassuming lane, the "undefended international border" is concretely visible. A narrow trench and periodic metre-high obelisks mark the boundary. To the north, back yards and wood fences of suburban Tsawwassen homes crowd in. To the south, groves of trees reveal the pastoral spirit of Point Roberts. No forbidding wall or cleared no-man's-land mars the scene.
This small park includes a monument marking the establishment of the border between Canada and the USA. There is also a short but steep walk to the beach.
Championship-sized golf & country club attracts golfers from around North America. Eagle's Roost restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. Due to slightly dryer and sunnier conditions compared to the Fraser Valley, weather in Point Roberts is ideal for golfing.
Park on southwest corner of the peninsula with beach and public restrooms, 21 acres with unobstructed view over the Georgia Strait to the Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island. Thirty camp sites with fire pit, picnic table and parking. Whales can be spotted from here at times.
The largest public beach in Point Roberts. Free parking at the northern end of the beach.
Lovely park with a few well-maintained tracks and beach access. This used to be the site of a salmon cannery.
Breakfast, pizza, ice cream, baked goods, coffee, wine and beer, gourmet sandwiches. Eat-in and takeout.
The one bar in Point Roberts, owned by retired professional wrestler Nick Kiniski. Burgers, sandwiches, clam chowder, pub food. As of Dec 2022, it appears to be operating limited hours on weekends only.
Wi-fi, fridge, microwave, breakfast room service, deck/patio.
Full-service grocer, across the street from the US post office. When restaurants are closed, it is the only place to buy food on Point Roberts.
By public transit
While no buses cross the border, a few TransLink public bus routes serve Diefenbaker Park in Delta, just a few blocks from the border crossing.
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