SET SAIL FOR FUN AND ADVENTURE ILWACO F
Ilwaco is an incredible place. It possesses a proud maritime tradition stretching back thousands of years, first in the cedar canoes of the Chinook Indian people and continuing on through the sailing era, up to the commercial and sport fishing fleets of today.
ramed by one of the world’s most scenic harbors, Ilwaco offers a first- hand experience of humanity’s long partnership with the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean.
Summer and fall offer unparalleled opportunities to get out on the water, either in the pursuit of fish, or just to partake in the sights and sensations of one of the world’s great rivers and nearby ocean waters.
If fishing is your heart’s desire, public boat launches provide easy access to the water. There are plenty of charter offices to fulfill any angler’s request. Salmon, sturgeon, tuna and bottom fishing trips are available in season and fresh seafood is available year around.
Seals, sea lions and whales all are spotted offshore. A pod of orcas, or killer whales, is sometimes observed in the ocean here. (On rare occasions, whales even enter Willapa Bay, where they are observed from the shore in Nahcotta and elsewhere.)
A full-service marina and boatyard and a waterfront promenade for strolling
makes Ilwaco Harbour Village a stop you don’t want to miss. Unique gift shops with that special something you can’t find anywhere else and art galleries for that one-of-a-kind treasure dot the waterfront.
May through October, the Port of Ilwaco hosts a Saturday Market that attracts vendors, craftspeople and musicians from around the region. Pick from the fresh- est produce, baked goods and plants. Wonderful crafts and handiwork abound with something new every weekend.
Downtown Ilwaco, a short stroll from the port, is in the midst of many positive changes, with old buildings being refurbished and new ones being planned.
If you are hungry, there are several dining experiences to choose from downtown and at the port. From a quick bowl of chowder to pasta dinners, you’re sure to find a bite to satisfy the appetites of all.
Downtown Ilwaco and Ilwaco Harbour Village: where the Columbia River meets the mighty Pacific Ocean. Come experience it all for yourself.
The Peninsula’s Best Kept Secret
B A Y TRADER A NTIQUES & C OLLECTIBLES
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Off the beaten track, but worth the drive!
RETAIL MARKET
We have a clean organized second hand store offering used, new factory-seconds and antique furniture and housewares.
10555 Sandridge Rd. • 8 • DISCOVERY COAST 2011 •
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