Semiahmoo Bay

Semiahmoo Bay, just south of White Rock. Point Roberts can be seen on the horizon

Semiahmoo Bay ( /ˌsɛmiˈɑːmoʊ/ SEM-ee-AH-moh) is the southeastern section of Boundary Bay on the Pacific coast of North America. The name "Semiahmoo" is a Coast Salish word for "half moon".

From the north to south, the following communities and places are located on its shore:

• North of the border, in British Columbia:
  • the Crescent Beach and Ocean Park neighbourhoods of the city of Surrey
  • the city of White Rock
  • the Semiahmoo Indian Reserve of the Semiahmoo First Nation
  • Peace Arch Provincial Park
• South of the border, in Washington State:
  • Peace Arch State Park
  • Blaine

Blaine's Drayton Harbor opens into Semiahmoo Bay; the harbor is separated from the main body of the bay by Semiahmoo Spit. The Semiahmoo Resort is located on the spit.

The Campbell River flows into Semiahmoo Bay on the Canadian side; California Creek and Dakota Creek flow into Drayton Harbor on the US side.

External links

• Birds on the Bay, by Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society
• "Semiahmoo Bay". BC Geographical Names. http://apps.gov.bc.ca/pub/bcgnws/names/18849.html.