Location: Next to the public boat ramp
Hours: Wed thru Sunday, 9 am to dusk
Closed Mon & Tue

Your Community Boating Center is a non-profit organization offering classes, individual and group instruction, boat rentals and boat storage for kayaks, sailing dinghies and rowing craft. Rates are AFFORDABLE. Their goal is to support anyone who wants to sail, paddle or row on the Bay.

Members may take of advantage of any programs the center offers. Best of all, anyone can get out on the water without owning, maintaining or storing their own boats. Check their website for membership costs and rental and storage pricing. This wonderful organization has taken over the facilities of the old Fairhaven Boatworks, with the help of founder and owner Tip Johnson.

Location: Editorial office very near Fairhaven
Hours: Normal business hours
Call or write for an appointment for
advertising or submitting

Adventures NW is the area's favorite outdoor recreation, sports and lifestyle magazine, focusing on all that the region has offer casual outdoor lovers and serious athletes, adventure travelers and armchair enthusiasts, locals to the region (families included) and travelers from all over the country and world-- anyone who likes to experience the outdoors in some way.

A full-color magazine, ANW is published quarterly in Fairhaven by Paul Haskins and Alaine Borgias, who have a long history living, working and playing in the area. The pages are filled with an extensive outdoor calendar, plus in-depth articles and brilliant photos by contributors such as uber-kayakers Heather and Brandon Nelson, Seattle Times contributor Mike McQuaide, renowned photographer Jon Brunk, and others. More than 30,000 readers enjoy each issue, either through paid subscriptions or by picking up a free copy at one of over 350 locations throughout Whatcom, Skagit, Island and San Juan counties, in select locutions in Snohomish County, central and eastern Washington and lower British Columbia, and at all Washington REI stores.

More info on subscribing or obtaining previous issues can be found online.

A favorite among readers, Adventures NW magazine is a resource for discovering outdoor events and activities in "the northwest corner," and an inspiration to Race... Play... Experience... to try new adventures and delve into all our part of the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

Hours: Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday thru Sep 4

Depart Cruise Terminal
12 noon, 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm & 8 pm

Depart Gate 12, Squalicum Harbor
1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm, 7 pm & 9 pm

Two-hour round trip
Adult $12, Child 6-12 $6, under 6 free.

One-way fare is half price.

You can go one way and return on a later departure. A great value and great fun. Kids love it.

Hours: Mon - Fri, 5:30 am to 9 pm
Sat, 7 am to 8 pm
Sun, 7 am to 6 pm
Tennis courts open later if booked.

Enjoy tennis year-round where the weather is always great! 5 indoor courts with options for tennis matchmaking, ball machine, private & group lessons, USTA Teams, doubles leagues, singles challenge ladders, and fun tennis socials. All tennis club members are also members of Fairhaven Fitness.

Location: In Harris Square
Hours: Daily

Our scooter store - from classic Vespas to the new TGBs, plus Schwinns and eGos. Plus they rent and sell the new Segway - the two wheeled 'personal transporter'.

Hours: Times by appointment.
Dan is available most days
and most times.

Tour Historic Fairhaven with Dirty Dan. Get together a group 6 to 12 people and spend an hour and half on a walking tour of Fairhaven. The cost is only $7 per person - satisfaction guaranteed!

Just phone or email Dan - actually Jim Rich. Jim is available on most days and most times to take you on the tour. He has been giving these tours for several years now and knows all the great - and true - stories about the real Dirty Dan and the founding of Fairhaven in the 1800s. Jim has a good sense of humor and your group will thoroughly enjoy his tour.

Location: PO Box 1293

Epic Events is the Pacific Northwest's #1 provider of outdoor cinema event services and produces the Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema in Bellingham. They rent inflatable movie screens, digital projectors, audio equipment, and provide full service outdoor cinema services throughout the region.

Location: Up the hill on 11th
Hours: Mon - Thur, 9:30 am to 7 pm
Fri, 9:30 am to 8 pm
Sat, 10 am to 6 pm
Sun, 11 am to 5 pm

The complete mountain bike shop - and they introduced Bellingham to mountain bikes. But also they were the first snowboard dealer in Bellingham and they carry skis for cross country and downhill. They have rental programs and a ski and snowboard half back program for growing kids. And much more. Check their website for a complete listing of their services and products.

What really makes this shop worth your time and money is their staff of professionals. They have many years of combined experience. Owner John Hauter started the store in 1971 and still helps people choose the best bike for their needs. And he has developed and kept a sales and repair staff who have many years experience and provide quality service. Visit their shop and check it out. It is one of Fairhaven's premier shops.

Fairhaven is at the start of the Chuckanut Mountain bike trails. Fairhaven Bike has rental bikes with maps and full local knowledge from their staff. The photo above shows Steve doing a custom fitting - which are available by appointment.

Hours: Mon - Fri, 5:30 am to 9 pm
Sat, 7 am to 8 pm
Sun, 7 am to 6 pm

Fairhaven Fitness is a friendly small club with excellent service. State-of-the-art STRIVE Smart Strength weight equipment set up in a 30-minute full body workout. Full range of cardio equipment with treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, rower, and stair climbers. Personal training programs. Memberships available!

Hours: Mon - Sat, 10 am to 7 pm
Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm

A complete selection of apparel and accessories as well as sport shoes - and other shoes - for everyone. Plus expert shoe fitting and advice. They help sponsor running events all year round. Race schedules and signup sheets are in their store. A resource center for local trails and events. Plus they have a great and very useful website.

Location: dock at Cruise Terminal
Hours: Please contact via phone or email

Captain Todd Shuster provides family-friendly customized educational charters and carefree skippered charters from 1.5 hours to 7 days in length. Gato Verde is a comfortable 42-foot catamaran that accommodates up to 12 passengers. Join Todd for a sunset cruise on Bellingham Bay, a vacation in the San Juan Islands, or a customized special event.

Contact via email or phone

Explore the Great Northwest Volkswagen style. Their vans sleep 4 people comfortably. They also offer options such as tent, BBQ, folding chairs, etc. The NW is perfect for van camping and Fairhaven is a perfect base to start and end a NW tour.

Location: Corner of 9th & Harris
Hours: 10:30 am to 4:30 pm most weekdays
Some Saturdays by appointment

Owner Ron Mueller is ready to help you select the rowing boat that best meets your desires. Beautiful rowing boats, including Alden shells and Merry Wherry Kits. Plus the Wayland shells designed for local waters.

Each February, Ron puts on a great Row for Fitness Expo. It is a fun event, with a boat swap and demonstrations.