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01-05-2009, 12:01 AM
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Is the Ocean near Bellingham?
Hi, I am moving there soon. Is the Ocean near Bellingham? If so, how far is the distance between the two? Thanks.
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01-05-2009, 12:04 AM
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You are already planning to move there, yet you have not consulted a map to determine the area around it? Do I understand this correctly?
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01-05-2009, 12:06 AM
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Actually yes I have done alot of research online, I just want to know some info on it from people who actually live there or know about the place. I know the Ocean is near but I want to know how many miles. Thanks.
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01-05-2009, 12:14 AM
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Uh, ok. Well, the answer depends on whether you consider all salt water not in Utah to be the ocean (not joking). If you do, then yes, it is, because it is definitely adjacent to a saltwater bay that connects to the ocean. However, if you do not view lengthy saltwater inlets from the ocean as part of the ocean, then it is not. Vancouver Island and the San Juan Islands all stand between B'ham and the open ocean.
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01-05-2009, 12:21 AM
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Bellingham is on Bellingham Bay, technically not the Pacific Ocean, but big enough to fit cruise ships, and with expansive sea views. Big water, salty, not too far from the Georgia straits and the Strait of Juan De Fuca.
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01-05-2009, 12:31 AM
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If you check your maps, you'll see all those places -- B'ham Bay, Georgia Straits, Strait of Juan De Fuca. All salt water. All from the Pacific Ocean. None called "the ocean".
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01-05-2009, 12:53 AM
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Thanks all
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01-06-2009, 05:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jac0978
Actually yes I have done alot of research online, I just want to know some info on it from people who actually live there or know about the place. I know the Ocean is near but I want to know how many miles. Thanks.
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01-06-2009, 07:53 PM
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Yeah yeah google maps. Already got the answer I was looking for.
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01-07-2009, 11:49 AM
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Bellingham is directly on 'inland waters' usually calm but with tidal changes, short on waves. Good for Kayaking and sailing, bad for surfing or typical /sandy beach (more rocky coastline).
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