Little Squalicum Pier is open to the public for the first time in its history. Stretching 1,248 feet over Bellingham Bay, the pier offers a new perspective for people to view this gorgeous expanse of dark blue water.
Photograph by Chloe Nelson
Beginning in 1912, railcars carrying cement products to barges offshore were some of the first occupants of the pier, with operations ending in 1987. Nearly 40 years later, the Lehigh Hanson/Heidelberg Cement Group gave the pier to the city. Recently, the City of Bellingham opened name suggestions to the public and received over 900 submissions. The official name was chosen by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and was approved by the City Council in August. The pier is now ready for pedestrians and is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. If you’re in the area and want to catch a beautiful golden sunset, Little Squalicum Pier is the place to go!
640 Marine Dr., Bellingham, cob.org
