The City of Blaine, Washington is located 35 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia, and 110 miles north of Seattle. It is home to two west coast ports of entry between the United States and Canada, resulting in an ever-growing economy largely fueled by cross-border Canadian trade. Known as the Peace Arch City for its Peace Arch Monument stationed at the Peace Arch Border Crossing, Blaine houses the busiest border crossing west of Ontario.

Industrial warehouse and shipping-based businesses are known to benefit greatly from its proximity to the border. The Eastern side of Blaine accommodates most of its import/export warehouses, gas stations servicing long-haul cargo trucks, and freight/courier businesses. In addition, Blaine’s waterfront serves as the ideal location for tourism-based retail businesses and cuisine as it attracts many visitors passing through. Many of the homes located along Peace-Portal Drive have been converted into small businesses including medical/dental offices, and law/CPA offices.

Nestled between the beautiful Cascade Range and Puget Sound, Blaine offers the breathtaking views and outdoor enterprises that the Pacific Northwest is notorious for. Destinations within Blaine including Birch Bay State Park and Semiahmoo Park are ideal for waterfront strolls and water-related activities. Blaine is also well-known for its arts and music scene and offers several annual festivals celebrating the arts.

Over the past two decades, Blaine’s population has expanded at an exceptional rate of 75%. Blaine’s expeditious growth can likely be attributed to the development of Semiahmoo Resort, decreased barriers in trade, and the influence of Canadian growth and migration. Presently Blaine’s population is sitting at approximately 5,960, with growth trends not likely to halt anytime soon. In fact, the Blaine urban growth area is projected to be the most rapidly growing within Whatcom County over the 20-year planning period, with a more than 85% increase in population by 2036.