Point Roberts Photography 2/12/2021
Pictures taken on my trip to Point Roberts, WA in February 2021. The Canadian border had been closed for nearly a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic leaving the town of Point Roberts in economic turmoil. At the time these pictures were taken, the only way for non-residents of Point Roberts to get in was via a free boat trip from Bellingham, WA. The boat ride is two hours.
International Marketplace in Point Roberts, Wash. on Feb. 12, 2021. It is the only grocery store in the town.
Replica of the Statue of Liberty with a mask in Point Roberts, Wash. on Feb. 12, 2021. Point Roberts is one of the few American towns only accessible by traveling through Canada.
Saltwater Cafe in Point Roberts, Wash. on Feb. 12, 2021. Saltwater Cafe is one of the few remaining restaurants in Point Roberts.
Kiniski's Reef in Point Roberts, Wash. on Feb. 12, 2021. The restaurant did not make it through the pandemic.
Point Roberts event board in Point Roberts, Wash. on Feb. 12, 2021. Point Roberts is tight-knit community with a relatively low population.
Point Roberts Post Office in Point Roberts, Wash. on Feb. 12, 2021. The post office is a popular destination for Canadians looking to get cheap shipping.
Storefront in Point Roberts, Wash. on Feb. 12, 2021. The store lost a lot of business during the pandemic.
Boundary marker on Canadian - United States border in Point Roberts, Wash. on Feb. 12, 2021. The border entrance at Point Roberts is one of the least visited.
View of Canada from Roosevelt Way in Point Roberts, Wash. on Feb. 12, 2021. Beyond the yellow markers is Canada.
Real estate office in Point Roberts, Wash. on Feb. 12, 2021. Point Roberts is a popular tourist destinations for Canadians living in the Vancouver Metropolitan area.