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Sumas, Washington
Population: 960
Located in Whatcom County
Sumas, Washington
Sumas isn’t particularly big (population of 1,125 in 2006), but its location at a 24-hour U.S.-Canadian border crossing is increasingly drawing attention from businesses and tourists.
Sumas is located approximately a half-hour northeast of Bellingham, accessible by State Routes 9 and 546. However, Sumas also lies along a major north-south railroad line and is just across the border from the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) and Abbotsford, B.C., one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities with a population of more than 114,000 and an international airport. Canada’s primary east-west railroad line also is within minutes of Sumas.
Major businesses that have arrived in Sumas recent years include the Sumas Cogeneration plant, Socco Forest Products and IKO Pacific, a roofing manufacturer. Others expected to arrive in late 2006 or 2007 are Dentech, a manufacturer of dental equipment, and Canyon Industries, a worldwide leader in turbine technology.
The metropolitan pleasures of Seattle (2 hours away) and Vancouver, B.C. (1 hour) are easily within reach, but residents are more likely to go fishing, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, boating and much more. Both Mt. Baker and saltwater marinas are just an hour away from Sumas. Community events include the Sumas Junior Rodeo held each Labor Day weekend.
Sumas also is close to Bellingham’s educational institutions, including Western Washington University, which has approximately 13,000 full- and part-time students. For healthcare needs, residents can choose from a number of local family-care providers and utilize the resources of Bellingham’s St. Joseph Hospital, a leader in the care of heart, cancer and senior patients.
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