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Point Roberts

Washington, United States · North America

About Point Roberts

Point Roberts sits on the route: 5 minutes from Tsawwassen, 50km from San Juan Islands.

Point Roberts is a town located in Washington, United States. With a population of 1,314, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Point Roberts sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Point Roberts to your route.

About Point Roberts

Point Roberts is a pene-exclave of the US state of Washington on the southernmost tip of the Tsawwassen peninsula, south of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The area, which had a population of 1,191 at the 2020 census, is reached from the rest of the United States by traveling 25 mi (40 km) through Canada, or

Read more without passing through Canada by boat or private airplane. It is a census-designated place in Whatcom County, Washington, with a post office, and a ZIP Code of 98281. Direct sea and air connections with the rest of the U.S. are available across Boundary Bay. Point Roberts was created when the United Kingdom and the United States settled the Pacific Northwest American–Canadian border dispute in the mid-19th century with the Oregon Treaty. The two parties agreed that the 49th parallel would define the boundary between their respective territories, and the small area that incorporates Point Roberts is south of the 49th parallel. Questions about ceding the territory to the United Kingdom and later to Canada have been raised since its creation; however, its status has remained unchanged.

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Point Roberts is located in Washington, United States, North America. The coordinates are 48.9854 latitude, -123.0780 longitude.

What is the population of Point Roberts?

Point Roberts has a population of approximately 1,314 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,314
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Washington
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
48.9854, -123.0780

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Worth the detour from Point Roberts

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Stanley Park Totem Poles

Collection of First Nations totem poles in Vancouver's Stanley Park, one of the most visited attractions in British Columbia.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Vancouver Aquarium

Canada's largest aquarium in Stanley Park dedicated to the conservation of aquatic life in the Pacific Northwest.

35 km · about 40 min drive

bridge

Lions Gate Bridge

Vancouver's iconic 1938 suspension bridge spanning the First Narrows from Stanley Park to the North Shore, gateway to the Sea-to-Sky Highway with mountain and harbour views from its green towers.

37 km · about 45 min drive

bridge

Capilano Suspension Bridge

A 137 m footbridge swaying 70 m above the Capilano River in North Vancouver, with treetop walkways and a granite cliffwalk: one of BC's most visited attractions since 1889.

40 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

San Juan Islands

A scenic Pacific Northwest archipelago accessible by ferry, renowned for orca whale watching, kayaking, and peaceful island life.

50 km · about 60 min drive

coastal drive

Chuckanut Drive (WA-11)

Washington's first scenic byway clings to sandstone cliffs between Bellingham and the Skagit flats, with oyster bars and Samish Bay sunsets over the San Juan Islands.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Point Roberts

  • 37 kmLions Gate BridgeVancouver's iconic 1938 suspension bridge spanning the First Narrows from Stanley Park to the North Shore, gateway to the Sea-to-Sky Highway with mountain and harbour views from its green towers.
  • 40 kmCapilano Suspension BridgeA 137 m footbridge swaying 70 m above the Capilano River in North Vancouver, with treetop walkways and a granite cliffwalk: one of BC's most visited attractions since 1889.
  • 57 kmChuckanut Drive (WA-11)Washington's first scenic byway clings to sandstone cliffs between Bellingham and the Skagit flats, with oyster bars and Samish Bay sunsets over the San Juan Islands.
  • 69 kmSea-to-Sky HighwayStunning coastal and mountain highway from Vancouver to Whistler
  • 77 kmSea to Sky GondolaGondola beside the Sea-to-Sky Highway near Squamish, rising 885 m above Howe Sound to a summit lodge, suspension bridge and sweeping viewpoints over fjord, forest and the Stawamus Chief.

Nearby Destinations

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Tsawwassen

🇨🇦 Canada

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South Arm

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18 km awayPop. 7,503

Broadmoor

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19 km awayPop. 23,050

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