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FAMILY WEEKENDER

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EXPLORING CHINESE HISTORY

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PICTURED HERE: Free Spirit Spheres Vancouver Island

Features SUMMER 2015

The Next Frontier in Eco-building Architect Jason McLennan is challenging the status quo, and it’s working.

Street Fashion New looks from urban trendsetters in four cities.

Voulez-vous “sphere” avec moi? We take you to the most unusual places to sleep in the Northwest ... including suspended spheres.

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Departments SUMMER 2015

INTRO 12 Letter 16 Contributors 18 Digital

Win a night of lodging in a hanging sphere.

BUSINESS 21 Green Biz

Sole Food takes to the streets of inner-city Vancouver.

22 Q/A

The University of Oregonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tim Clevenger envisions a more academic Duck.

CULTURE 25 Chef Spotlight

At Trifecta Tavern in Southeast Portland, Chelsea Mcalister shakes new and old with a stirring effect.

26 Music

Put one of our summer concert picks on your calendar.

28 On Stage

Aerial artist Bridget Gunning finds grace and beauty at tenuous heights.

30 Event Calendar

Plan your travel around our calendar of music, art, theater, film, sports and festivals.

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American West Vancouver Chinese School performs in the Lan Su Chinese Garden

OUTDOORS

37 Outdoors NW

One writer finds solace and pristine beauty in Olympic National Park.

EXPLORE GUIDE

Where to eat, drink, stay, play and shop.

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40 Notes from the Adventure 68 Washington Squamish's new Sea to Sky Gondola is the 72 Vancouver conduit to endless adventures. 45 Weekender

A family encounters Chinese history and culture along the train tracks.

49 Weekender

Re-connecting for a romantic getaway at Copalis Beach.

76 Exposure

Trivia, History, Games

Route Maps

Parting Shot

Special Deals on Amtrak Cascades

Submit a photo for a chance to win the photo contest.

ON THE COVER: FREE SPIRIT SPHERES Carlo Ricci is a Vancouver-based photographer who shot our cover of Free Spirit Spheres on Vancouver Island, one of our Not-So-Usual Places to Stay (page 60). Carloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work can be viewed at carloricci.com.

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Letter SUMMER 2015

From: Ron Pate

Amtrak Cascades Corridor Director

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WELCOME ABOARD! It’s always great to be rolling along the tracks, soaking in the beautiful Pacific Northwest and avoiding the hassle of traffic. This eco-friendly travel option helps reduce highway congestion and lowers emissions. For these and other reasons, I take the train whenever I can. You can also make a reservation to bring your bike along and continue the eco-friendly ride once you reach your destination. With onboard wi-fi and comfortable seating, it just makes sense to relax and get a little work done on the train. Another benefit of riding Amtrak Cascades is that we’ve combined several of the best elements of train travel from around the world with a local twist. You’re riding some of the only sleek European-style trains in the United States, but you can also enjoy delicious Pacific Northwest-sourced food and drinks from the onboard bistro. Today, we’re working to make train travel in the Pacific Northwest even more

appealing in the years ahead. Washington and Oregon currently combine resources to bring you the Amtrak Cascades service that runs from Vancouver, BC to Eugene, Oregon. There are eighteen stations along the route, including Seattle, Tacoma, and Portland. We’re investing nearly $800 million from federal grants to make this route even better by 2017. Once construction is completed, we’ll add two more daily round trips between Seattle and Portland, to the four that already serve the corridor. The improvements will also shorten travel times and improve on-time reliability to encourage even more people to take the train. Read more about these efforts at wsdot.wa.gov/rail. I envision a time in the not-too-distant future, when train travel will become even more common here in the United States. More and more people are starting to recognize what you’ve already discovered—train trips are a fun and smart way to travel. Thank you for choosing Amtrak Cascades. See you on the rails.

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Contributors

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Carlo Ricci

Photographer - “Not-So-Usual Places” on page 60.

Carlo Ricci is a Vancouver-based photographer and director born and raised in Italy. He specializes in editorial portraiture, motion and advertising. He recently completed a year-long exploration of Latin America and North America, shooting documentaries for international NGOs. Please visit carloricci.com to see his portfolio. In this issue of OnTrak, Carlo shot Free Spirit Spheres on page 63.

Charyn Pfeuffer

Rick Dahms

Writer - Coastal Weekender

Corrine Whiting

Writer - Green Biz and Music

Corinne Whiting is a Seattle-based freelance writer and editor who originally hails from the other Washington. She’s contributed to a variety of outlets including 10Best. com, USA Today, National Geographic Traveler, WHERE magazine, Amtrak’s Arrive, the Alaska Airlines publication and the Washington State Visitors’ Guide. She has wandered the globe from the salt plains of Bolivia to the deserts of Egypt, finding few places as stunning as Olympic National Park. She’s ready to fill the summer with al fresco concerts and time spent relishing the great outdoors. 16

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Seattle-based writer Charyn Pfeuffer specializes in food, travel and lifestyle topics. Over the past sixteen years, her work has appeared in more than 100 outlets, including National Geographic Traveler, San Francisco Chronicle, Sunset and travelandleisure.com. In her spare time, she’s an avid volunteer, animal rescue advocate and certified marine naturalist. For OnTrak, she and her boyfriend retreated to the coast on the Olympic Peninsula for a romantic weekender (p. 49).

Photographer - On Stage, “The Seeding of an Architectural Revolution”

Melissa Dalton

Writer - “The Seeding of an Architectural Revolution”

Melissa Dalton has been a freelance design writer based in Portland, Oregon, since 2008, and for the past three years, has been a contributing writer for the design department at 1859 Oregon’s Magazine. Although she has covered all kinds of intriguing stories throughout the Pacific Northwest, she was especially inspired after talking to Jason McLennan about his life’s work: the Living Building Challenge (p. 52).

Rick is widely known for his portraits of the world’s leading businessmen and women, scientists, politicians and athletes. He’s won numerous professional awards and is a Pulitzer nominee. His clients include Forbes, Sports Illustrated, Rolling Stone, Wired, Microsoft, State Farm, Chevron and Adidas. He lives with his wife in a century-old farmhouse on Vashon Island, Washington. For this issue of OnTrak, Rick photographed Bridget Gunning (p. 28) and Jason McLennan (p. 52).

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Digital Experience SUMMER 2015

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THE BERTSCHI SCHOOL, A LIVING BUILDING

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Benjamin Benschneider

An Architect’s Revolution

See more photos of Seattle’s Bertschi School, one of the first self-sufficient buildings to meet the standards for Jason McLennan’s Living Building Challenge. ontrakmag.com/mclennan

Train Tracks Let our currated list of Pacific Northwest regional musicians be the soundtrack to your next PNW adventure Listen here:

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WINNER Get outside the box, and stay in a floating sphere *Two roundtrip Amtrak Cascades tickets. *One night lodging at Free Spirit Spheres in Vancouver Island, BC. Enter at ontrakmag.com/contests Turn to page 60 for other unusual places to stay.

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Business 21. Green Biz | 22. Q&A

SOLE FOOD STREET FARMS By Corinne Whiting

IN DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER, social and agricultural change is afoot. Sole Food Street Farms co-founders Michael Ableman and Seann Dory embody this paradigm shift. Sole Food transforms vacant urban lots into street farms that grow artisan-quality fruits and vegetables. Its locations total nearly five acres that exist primarily on pavement. The goods sprout from raised moveable planters and supply nearly thirty restaurants, a CSA program and five markets at which the farmers appear front and center. “We want others to acknowledge who’s growing the food,” Ableman said. Ableman, 60, and Dory, 38, came together with an ambitious program to grow food and provide employment to downtown residents struggling with drug addiction and mental illness. “We’re certainly not trying to get people off drugs,” Ableman said. “We’re just trying to provide meaningful work.” Challenges abound for this bold model—from the financial costs of a municipal environment to the physical limitations of farming on pavement. Land is scarce and often contaminated. Of Sole Food’s twenty-five farmers, most of them have no prior farming experience. Many still wrestle with addictive habits. Vandalism and theft prove to be constant threats. Despite these challenges, the farms seem to be thriving—as do their caretakers. Not only does this role give many people a reason to get out of bed, but the farmers also feel empowered knowing that people and plants now depend on them. “Sole Food creates a presence in terms of our perception with food—we have lost the connection and relevance to our food source,” said David Gunawan, chef and owner of Vancouver’s Farmer's Apprentice, a farm-to-table restaurant in the Fairview neighborhood. “The importance of the social program is immense. The significance of them being given a second chance to change their lives is really inspiring.”

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By Danielle Harris

UO and the Academic Duck TIM CLEVENGER was finishing his bachelor’s degree when the University of Oregon hosted its first USA Track & Field championships in 1986 at what is now the legendary Hayward Field. Today, the marketing and branding associate vice president for UO is proud of the Ducks’ history and accomplishments in football and track and field, but Clevenger is running a different race. In a massive multiyear rebranding campaign, he hopes to broaden the university’s brand as one of the nation’s premier research universities.

Jon Christopher Meyers

Tim Clevenger

Marketing Director for the University of Oregon

Since last summer, you’ve been tasked with the development of UO’s brand. Tell me about the behindthe-scenes efforts before you publicly launched the campaign. We found about a dozen studies about the UO brand that were trying to answer, “Who are we?” We used those studies and started looking for common trends. Then we moved to basic primary research on campus. We sent all of the people involved out onto the campus to ask, “What are the five words that come to mind when you think of UO? Out of those five, which two are the strongest— that resonate the most? Then, 22

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out of those two, you’ve got to pick one.” We found out that UO's brand was about the inherent desire for discovery. What are prospective students seeing and hearing about UO? What we want to do is remind the people who live here that one of the finest universities in the country is right here in Oregon. A lot of the campaigns are up and running. They should have seen plenty of TV commercials. We have thirty-some billboards and a couple of MAX trains. We have radio sponsorships on every AM station in the state that sound like news updates. If alumni come to a football

game, we have a legendary cult thing called Track Town Pizza. Their pizza boxes will be covered with fun factoids about UO. We’re looking to talk to students and alumni in their own way. We also have some fun stuff planned for the Pendleton Round-Up. UO has developed an extraordinary athletic brand over recent years. You’re trying to elevate the academic success by highlighting the excellence in research, discovery, environment and community. We have more than twenty excellent programs. Our college education program is ranked third in the entire country. We have the only accredited journalism school in the

Northwest. U.S. News & World Report and Forbes continue to rank us as a top school for best value. From a ranking standpoint, we do very well, but also from the diversity of programs offered. Now it’s time to take these amazing stories and share them. We’re great on the football field, but we’re equal, if not better, in the classroom and in the lab. What’s your overall vision for the future of UO’s brand? The University of Oregon is an academic and research powerhouse, and our hope is to broadly share this message through the integrated communications campaign. ontrakmag.com

Culture

25. Culinary | 26. Music | 28. On Stage | 30. Events

Chef Spotlight By Sophia McDonald

CHELSEA MCALISTER WAS DRINKING a bijou (gin, sweet vermouth, and chartreuse) and recounting the dark ages of the cocktail. “When I was working in restaurants in the ’90s, cocktails weren’t even a thing yet,” she said. “You were making martinis, maybe, and maybe the odd margarita—and then this whole cocktail renaissance hit.” An Oregon native, Mcalister grew up in Pleasant Hill and Eugene and now lives in Portland, where she earned her bartending chops at Secret Society, a bar known for its pre-Prohibition-era cocktails. These days, Mcalister gives classic a twist at Trifecta Tavern in Southeast Portland, where she crafts batch cocktails that are infused overnight with charred maple. “It’s a pretty subtle smoke flavor,” she said of the bar’s signature charred maple negroni. The Northwest is now home to dozens of artisanal distilleries, and Mcalister finds that her job has shifted from talking over cocktails to talking about cocktails and local spirits. “A lot of times as a bartender, that’s your point of entry into a conversation with a customer,” she said. “They’ll ask you, ‘what’s that?’ and it’s nice when you can say, this is actually made seven blocks from here, and it’s delicious.” One of her favorites is Krogstad Aquavit, made by Portland’s House Spirits Distillery. For whiskey, she recommends Temperance Trader from Portland’s Bull Run Distilling Company. For gin aficionados, she pours House Spirits’ Aviation and anything by Ransom Spirits in Sheridan. Got a taste for Italian-style liqueurs? Try Calisaya, a bitter orange liqueur made in Eugene. Even vermouths have found a home among regional distillers. “Northwestern vermouths ride the line between sweet and dry,” said the 34-year-old mixologist. “Ransom makes a good one. Imbue describes theirs as bittersweet, which is exactly what it is. It makes great cocktails because you can mix it with something sweet and still retain a balance." See Chelsea Mcalister's recipes for a Ransom Gimlet and a Swedish Fashion at ontrakmag.com

Kara Jean Caldwell

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Music

CENTER STAGE & UP 'N' COMING

Sounds of Summer

Get your groove on at some of our favorite music fests By Corinne Whiting

TIMBER! OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL Carnation, Washington About 30 miles east of Seattle, a community-centric event brings soothing sounds to a tranquil space. July 16-18, revelers dance in the fields alongside performers such as David Bazan, Tacocat, Cahalen Morrison & Eli West and The Dead Milkmen. Bring food to grill or buy it there. Tickets cost $75 (plus camping fees). timbermusicfest.com VANCOUVER FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL British Columbia For the 38th year, Jericho Beach Park serves as a stunning site for relishing beautiful tunes. July 17-19, sixty acts from fourteen countries dazzle, including Rising Appalachia, Trampled by Turtles, Blind Pilot and Taj Mahal. BYO food, or buy tasty fare on site (Jamaican, Thai, etc.). Weekend tickets, C$145. thefestival.bc.ca

Vancouver Folk Music Festival

PICKATHON Happy Valley, Oregon On a farm just outside Portland, find a magical, fairytale-esque village of twinkly lights and tree-ensconced stages. July 31-August 2, the impressively eco-friendly gathering showcases jaw-dropping talent such as Mandolin Orange, Shabazz Palaces, Tinariwen, Ty Seagall and Langhorne Slim. BYO food or savor reasonably-priced fare from local vendors. Weekend tickets, $270 (plus $65 for parking). pickathon.com SUMMER MELTDOWN Darrington, Washington Movement meets music at this happy union of all things Pacific Northwest. August 6-9, festival-goers convene an hour-and-a-half from Seattle to raft, climb and horseback ride and to enjoy sets

DON'T MISS

JOSEPH Joseph is a band from Portland, formed by three sisters weaving their harmonious, soulful voices with dreamy acoustics. Their songs embody a tranquility they found during childhood visits to the base of the Wallowa Mountains in a small Eastern Oregon town that is the namesake of their band. At Pickathon on Sunday, August 2.

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by Greensky Bluegrass, Delhi 2 Dublin, Galactic and Polecat. Bring in food and limited alcohol; weekend passes cost $165 (plus vehicle camping pass). summermeltdownfest.com

MUSICFESTNW Portland August 21-23, Tom McCall Waterfront Park welcomes its annual extravaganza, this year featuring performances from Beirut, and Belle and Sebastian to Milo Greene and Modest Mouse. No outside food or drinks are permitted. Three-day passes are $140 ($300 for VIP). musicfestnw.com BUMBERSHOOT Seattle For the past 45 years, dazzling sounds have reverberated under the Space Needle at an urban fest that some consider a “cultural touchstone.” September 5-7, presentations of comedy, dance, and film join a steady line-up of musical powerhouses such as Cake, Fitz and the Tantrums, Neko Case, Hozier and Ben Harper plus local gem Hey Marseilles. Three-day passes start at $185. bumbershoot.com

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Gravity's Wings By Kevin Max

BRIDGET GUNNING LEARNED THE POWER of gravity when she was a child. A piece of her clothing got stuck on the outside of an escalator in a mall. The conveyor tugged her higher and higher as her anxiety mounted. “My brother kept yelling jump, jump!” Gunning, now 35, recalled. The trauma of that moment stuck with her, even today as a professional aerial artist flying high over the heads of gaping audiences below. “It gave me a taste of how much gravity weighs,” she said. Whatever its mass, gravity becomes lighter, more fluid and more alluring when Gunning performs on a trapeze at The Pink Door, an Italian restaurant and cabaret in downtown Seattle. It wasn’t until she was 21, just hired by the Zuzi Dance Company to perform modern dance, that Gunning found the higher calling of aerial arts. “There is something about this simple movement that was so beautiful and pure,” she said. “I was hooked.” She landed her first aerial performance in Tucson. At 26, Gunning then moved to Seattle. The Emerald City was a place where dance pioneer Joan Skinner taught movement and technique—the cultural center of aerial arts. Gunning began performing with such dance companies as Manifold Motion, Emerald City Trapeze and Ticktock, a “deconstructed” circus company. At Ticktock, Gunning and her colleagues transformed canopy beds, old stoves and clawfoot bathtubs into theatrical platforms for their art. “We liked to bring magic into the mundane, integrating circus, aerial and dance,” she said. In 2010, a colleague asked her to substitute for her place at The Pink Door, a landmark restaurant with a flair for cabaret. Gunning won over the guests, and the owners quickly hired her to perform regularly. “I can look right in people’s eyes when I perform and feed off of what’s in them … while they’re eating lasagna,” she laughed. “I’ve only knocked over a couple of drinks.” Spilling less and teaching more, Gunning, together with videographer Goldie Jones, opened Apex Aerial Arts to help others make creative use of gravity. “This is about what I do and the flavor that I like to pour out to the world,” she said. Go see Gunning on Sundays at The Pink Door and in a new show for Capitol Hill Art Walk on July 9. To see our portfolio of Bridget Gunning, go to ontrakmag.com/bridget-gunning Rick Dahms

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OREGON EVENTS CALENDAR

a couple of its top anthems, “Mr. Jones” and “Round Here.”

ALBANY WILLAMETTE COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL August 14-16 Brownsville $50-$145 www.willamettecountrymusic festival.com Three days and thirteen performers, this festival is the premiere outdoor country music festival in the Northwest. Break out the cowboy hats and boots, and see big-name musicians such as The Band Perry, Luke Bryan, Pam Tillis, Chris Young and Rascal Flatts.

OREGON CITY FARM TO YOGA PDX September 19 Wheeler Tree Farm $60-$99 sohamyogapdx.com What’s better than a day of rejuvenating yoga, delicious food and live music on a local farm? Not much. Tour Wheeler Tree Farm, stretch and meditate in the yard, and top it off with a meal made by local chefs and tunes from local musicians.

Oregon State Fair

Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem August 28-September 7 $5-$8 oregonstatefair.org

THE OREGON STATE FAIR started as an agricultural event bringing together farmers and ranchers in 1861. This year’s slogan is “Crazy Fun Since Day One” in honor of the fair’s 150th anniversary. For math whizzes who realized that the sesquicentennial doesn’t pencil out, the sum accounts for the years when the fair didn’t take place during the Lewis and Clark Centennial and WWII, respectively. While the agricultural origins of the fair remain intact, other elements have evolved over the years. Along with 4-H, FFA and farm exhibits, there will also be a night of gourmet outdoor dining with some of Oregon’s best chefs and winemakers, a homebrew competition, and ten performances from wellknown artists in country, pop, rock and comedy. Throw in a carnival, Dog Town (dedicated to all things canine), and an artisan village, and the Oregon State Fair sounds like a crazy-fun celebration.

EUGENE TOUR DE LANE BIKE RALLY July 31-August 2 Richardson Park Campground $99-$245 tourdelane.com There’s an option for everyone from easy to challenging, with routes winding through the Willamette wine country, to the Pacific Ocean, along the Siuslaw River under forest canopy and through Eugene’s charming neighborhoods. WHITEAKER BLOCK PARTY August 1 Whiteaker Historical District Free whiteakerblockparty.com Every August, local bands, street performers, breweries, food carts and vendors gather in the hippie haven that is “The Whit,” Eugene’s quirkiest historic neighborhood, for a day of quintessential Eugene merriment. EUGENE BREWS CRUISE 5K September 7 Hop Valley $20-$30 level32racing.com This Labor Day run is a 5K to support Head Start of Lane County, and reap the tasty reward of Hop Valley brews. COUNTING CROWS September 27 Cuthbert Amphitheater $45-$220 thecuthbert.com The ’90s alternative rock group brings its Somewhere Under Wonderland Tour to Eugene, playing its latest record and probably

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PORTLAND ART OF WAR EXHIBIT Ends December 7 Oregon Historical Society $5-$11, Free for members and children under 5 ohs.org A collection of posters from World Wars I and II showcases the aggressive public relations campaign ran by the U.S. Government to galvanize support from the American public. OREGON ZOO SUMMER CONCERTS June-September Oregon Zoo $34.50-$82.50 zooconcerts.com World-class artists such as the B-52s, the John Butler Trio, Peter Frampton, Ziggy Marley, and Huey Lewis and the News are coming to the Oregon Zoo summer concert series. CATHEDRAL PARK JAZZ FESTIVAL July 17-19 Cathedral Park Free cpjazz.com Celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Cathedral Park Jazz Festival, the Jazz Society of Oregon is bringing together talented jazz performers to continue the oldest continuous free jazz festival this side of the Mississippi.

descend on one of Oregon’s oldest annual beer festivals, which offers award-winning beer, live music and home brewing demonstrations. PICKATHON ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL July 31-August 2 Pendarvis Farm $80-$270 pickathon.com Set on the Pendarvis family farm, Pickathon is a party in the woods. With a sustainable focus, this festival brings eco-conscientiousness along with a diverse lineup of artists. THE BITE OF OREGON August 7-9 Waterfront Park $5-$45 biteoforegon.com The three-day event brings together Oregon’s top chefs, wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries, along with celebrity chef demonstrations and challenges, live entertainment and children’s activities. NORTH AMERICAN ORGANIC BREWERS FESTIVAL August 13-14 Overlook Park $6 tasting glass, $1 drink tokens naobf.org Celebrate organic beer, food and sustainable living with almost sixty organic beers and ciders from across the country. MUSICFESTNW August 21-23 Waterfront Park $35-$300 musicfestnw.com Foster the People, Belle and Sebastian, Modest Mouse, Milo Greene, The Tallest Man on Earth, Beirut—the list goes on. Don’t miss this amazing festival in the heart of Portland. FEAST PORTLAND September 17-20 Portland Pass prices vary feastportland.com Presented by Bon Appetít, Feast Portland is the flagship food and drink festival of the Pacific Northwest, capturing the current energy and enthusiasm driving America’s food revolution and celebrating Oregon bounty.

OREGON BREWERS FESTIVAL July 22-26 Tom McCall Waterfront $7 tasting glass, $1 drink tokens oregonbrewfest.com More than ninety craft breweries

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VANCOUVER WINE & JAZZ FESTIVAL August 21-23 Esther Short Park Single ticket: $25 3-day pass: $60 vancouverwinejazz.com The Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival is the largest cultural event in Vancouver, showcasing local and international jazz musicians along with premium wines, fine art and local cuisine.

CHIEF SEATTLE DAYS August 14-16 Suquamish Prices vary by event suquamish.org This three-day public festival has been held since 1911 to honor the famous leader of the Suquamish people, Chief Seattle. Experience a piece of the rich Suquamish culture with a powwow, salmon dinner, canoe races, golf tournament, fun run, and craft and food vendors.

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A TASTE OF EDMONDS August 14-16 Edmonds $4 atasteofedmonds.com This weekend is packed with fun for the whole family, with arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, a beer and wine garden for the adults, a kid’s area with rides and entertainment and three stages with live music performances.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST MUSHROOM FESTIVAL July 25-26 Olympia $5, Free for kids pnwmushroomfest.org With cooking demos, farm tours, a ’shroom feast, wine and live music, it’s sure to be the coolest fungus festival around. RAINIER MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL September 19-20 rainierfestival.com An event for mountain lovers, Rainier Festival has a Post Monsoon sale on climbing gear, a trail run, and alpine games, a wilderness first aid course, films, music, food and more.

TACOMA BREW FIVE THREE August 9 Tacoma $25-$30 broadwaycenter.org This beer and blues festival has a block party feel with beer from more than thirty Washington brewers, food trucks, and performances from Duffy Bishop and Market Street Dixieland Jazz Band.

SEATTLE BUMBERSHOOT September 5-7 Seattle Center $65-$750 bumbershoot.com The 45th year of Bumbershoot is bringing Atmosphere, Børns, Ben Harper, Cake, Ellie Goulding, Hozier, Neko Case and Chance the Rapper to the biggest contemporary festival in the Northwest. SEATTLE DESIGN FESTIVAL September 12-25 Seattle Prices vary by event designinpublic.org Complete with workshops, performances, tours, exhibitions, talks, films and more, the Seattle Design Festival sparks an atmosphere for innovation. CIDER SUMMIT SEATTLE September 5-6 Seattle $30-$40

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IN THE SPIRIT: Contemporary Native Arts Exhibit, Market and Festival Washington State History Museum, Tacoma | July 16-August 30 washingtonhistory.org

IN THE SPIRIT blends American Indian history and culture with contemporary art in this two-part 10th annual event. On July 16, the IN THE SPIRIT: Contemporary Native Arts Exhibit will open at the Washington State History Museum, showcasing work from more than twenty-four Northwest American Indian artists. The exhibit will celebrate the region’s distinct tribal groups through a range of media, from paintings and print to sculpture and photography. The second part to this event is the Contemporary Native Art Market and Festival on August 8, which will feature culture sharing through storytelling, dance, song and music from regional tribes. cidersummitnw.com Whether you prefer sweet, dry, fruity or something entirely new, you’ll have a lot to choose from with more than 100 ciders on tap. WASHINGTON ARTISAN CHEESEMAKERS FESTIVAL September 26 Seattle Design Center $35-$40 washingtonartisancheese.com Sample some of the finest artisan and homestead cheeses made in Washington. Meet the cheesemakers, and try food and drink from local producers. FISHERMEN’S FALL FESTIVAL October 3 Fishermen’s Terminal Free fishermensfallfestival.org Celebrate the return of the North Pacific fishing fleet, learn more about the fishing industry, indulge in a Salmon BBQ, compete in a Lutefisk and oyster slurp eating

contest, and soak up the maritime merriment at the beer and wine garden. SEATTLE FIESTAS PATRIAS September 19-20 South Park and Seattle Center Free seattlefiestaspatrias.org ¡Juntos bailamos! Join the Latin American countries that celebrate their independence throughout the month of September and get a peek into numerous cultures with great food, dance, music and more. BITE OF SEATTLE July 17-19 Seattle Center Free biteofseattle.com Experience all that Seattle cuisine has to offer with foodie events and competitions, more than fifty restaurants and thirty food producers, entertainment from nearly 100 acts and a family fun zone.

SEATTLE LESBIAN & GAY FILM FESTIVAL October 8-18 Multiple venues threedollarbillcinema.org Held annually in October since 1996, this festival showcases the latest and greatest in queer film, from major motion picture premieres to emerging talent. ZOO TUNES June 19-Aug. 19 Woodland Park Zoo $27-$120 zoo.org Live performances from top musicians in rock, folk, soul and blues set against one of Seattle’s most beautiful outdoor backdrops: Woodland Park Zoo’s picturesque North Meadow.

EVERETT VINTAGE AIRCRAFT WEEKEND September 4-6 Paine Field vintageaircraftweekend.org For some Industrial era-nostalgia, you can’t miss this event. Vintage bicycles and clothing; vintage military vehicles, aircraft and cars; live music and air demonstrations; and a Big Band Dinner Dance to swing you back to the ’40s. EVERETT CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL August 15 Everett $15-$25 washingtonbeer.com Thirty Washington breweries will pour more than 100 brews, showcasing new and creative ways to make and pour beer, with live music for entertainment.

BELLINGHAM MUDS TO SUDS August 29 Hovander Park, Ferndale $15-$59 mudstosuds.com Crawl, jump, climb, swim, and run through twenty-two muddy obstacles before rewarding yourself with a nice shower, a free five-minute massage and a nice cold beer. Root beer garden available for non-drinkers and kids.

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HAIRSPRAY July 14-August 22 Theater Under the Stars C$20-$45 tuts.ca Watch the lovable heroin Tracy Turntable dance and sing her way through 1962 Baltimore, on her journey to becoming Miss Hairspray for The Corny Collins Show. BOUNDARY BAY AIRSHOW July 25 Boundary Bay Airport Free czbb.com This year’s airshow will honor the 70th anniversary of WWII with vintage aircraft soaring through the skies over Boundary Bay. SQUAMISH VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL August 7-9 Squamish C$149.50-$325 squamishfestival.com Bringing together performing and visual arts, the Squamish Valley Music Festival strives to combine a world-class concert going experience with an ethereal vibe.

Honda Celebration of Light English Bay and Sunset Beach July 25, 29, August 1 hondacelebrationoflight.com

THE HONDA CELEBRATION OF LIGHT is British Columbia’s largest public event, bringing together pyrotechnic teams from around the world for a three-night offshore fireworks competition. This year is the 25th anniversary with teams from China, Brazil and Canada setting the night sky ablaze from barges in English Bay. A panel judges each show on presentation, color, originality, quality of production and correlation of music. The public can vote for their favorite performance on a mobile app. Each day leading up to the fireworks, a beach festival will hold cultural performances, competitions, activities and food vendors, as well as SHOREFEST—a free concert series at English Bay and Sunset Beach. SHOREFEST’s lineup includes a variety of Canadian artists from classics such as Platinum Blonde to indie artists such as Bend Sinister.

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SEA MONSTERS REVEALED: THE EXHIBITION March 5-September 7 Vancouver Aquarium C$20-$34, free for children under age 3 vanaqua.org Catch the Canadian premier of this astonishing exhibit, where you can see some of the world’s most intriguing creatures including a goliath grouper, mako shark, Humboldt squid and an ocean sunfish. HEAVEN, HELL AND SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN: PORTUGESE POPULAR ART May 12-October 12 Museum of Anthropology C$9-$16.75 moa.ubc.ca A collection of 300 Portuguese folk artworks includes urban graffiti, murals, puppets, figurines, carnival masks, ceramics and more. MAIN STREET STATION FARMERS’ MARKET Every Wed. from June 3-Oct. 7 Thornton Park Free eatlocal.org Hop off the train and stroll through the Main Street Station Farmers’ Market brimming with produce, meats and cheeses, baked goods and more. Catch a chef demonstration and lunch from one of the food trucks.

BARD ON THE BEACH June 4-September 26 Vanier Park C$26 and up bardonthebeach.com Experience Shakespeare, dramas, comedies and special events in a magnificent setting on the waterfront in Vancouver’s Vanier Park. FOOD CART FEST Every Sunday from June 28 Olympic Village Free foodcartfest.com Head to Olympic Village every Sunday in the summer for sun, food, fun at this gathering of more than twenty of the city’s top food carts.

SEAWHEEZE HALF MARATHON AND SUNSET FESTIVAL August 15 Stanley Park C$25 for Sunset Festival seawheeze.com This year’s half-marathon is already sold out, but at the Sunset Festival, you can join runners in an outdoor yoga party surrounded by towering pines and the Pacific Ocean. VANCOUVER FRINGE FESTIVAL September 10-20 Vancouver C$14-$270 vancouverfringe.com Celebrate theater with this action-packed, diverse, eleven-day festival with more than 800 performances by ninety-one artists. VANCOUVER HARVEST HAUS October Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza C$25-$40 harvest-haus.com This Bavarian-themed festival has European harvest traditions, a Marktplatz with pretzels, bratwurst, spaetzle, schnitzel and more Bavarian fun. Prost!

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Choose your own adventure in Olympic National Park By Corinne Whiting

THE NORTHWEST CORNER of the country seems to defy boundaries of beauty. Peer into a world of mystical, fog-soaked forests, snow-capped peaks and a rugged coastline overseen by soaring eagles. This is a land of superlatives—moss-draped trees greener than most, cliffs more dramatic, sunbeams more ethereal. Experiencing this pristine swath of the Pacific Northwest stirs the primal soul. Olympic National Park (ONP) captivates outdoor enthusiasts from near and far. Anchored by the majestic Olympic Mountains and a system of Pacific-bound rivers, the park protects seventy-three miles of wild coast. ONP encompasses incredible diversity; think forest, coastal and mountain ecosystems that range from tranquil, sandy beaches to rocky cliffs. With ninety-five percent of the park designated as wilderness, no roads cut directly through. Public information officer Barb Maynes credits this meandering layout for truly “inviting people to slow down and spend time experiencing whichever environment they’re in.” Sample a colony of habitats in just a couple days. By car (and ferry), folks travel northwest from Seattle about three hours to Port Angeles, a charming town that’s home to the park’s main Dustin Penman/ImageBrief

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visitor center. From there, it’s a short drive south to Hurricane Ridge, the most accessible high-country zone and named for its occasional powerful winds. The Ridge offers another visitor center, stunning panoramic views of the sea, jagged peaks and alpine meadows plus wildlife such as deer, black bear and marmots. Walking options range from quarter-mile strolls to multiday wilderness hikes. After this initial outing, many weekend adventurers choose to spend the night in Port Angeles before continuing west on Highway 101, where they check into campgrounds or the less rustic historic cabins at Lake Crescent Lodge. The lodge rents kayaks and canoes for navigating one of the state’s deepest, glacially-carved lakes. Nearby trails wind through 38

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colossal old-growth trees and cascades such as Marymere Falls. Another popular lodging option—Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort—has three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool. Farther west, visitors take to the verdant Hoh Rainforest, notable for its plentiful rainfall and an enchanting canopy of towering, 500-year-old trees. Weekend travelers seeking coastal Zen can head toward the Mora area, about an hour-and-fifteen-minute drive from Port Angeles. La Push, home to the Quileute tribe, stuns with its crescent-shaped beaches, sandy coastline, hauntingly beautiful sea stacks and fortuitous whale sightings. Those with a full week continue along Highway 101 toward Kalaloch Beach, south of Forks (of Twilight fame). The abundant tide pools are a safe haven for sea creatures.

Campers pitch tents at picturesque oceanside sites, while others opt for cabins or rooms at Kalaloch Lodge. The highway then veers inland, leading to the Quinault Rainforest, one of three temperate rainforests in the Western Hemisphere. Here explorers find gems including one of the world’s largest Sitka spruce trees and the Lake Quinault Museum & Historical Society. A scenic thirty-mile driving loop provides glimpses of Roosevelt elk, blacktail deer, cougars, bald eagles, bobcats, even black bears. Lake Quinault Lodge, three hours from Seattle, is the perfect place to cap off a rustic adventure and pristine scenery.

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Notes From The Adventure TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO FUN

Paul Bride The new Sea to Sky Gondola provides a front row seat to spectacular vistas.

From Sea to Sky

Squamish elevates its game with new gondola by Michelle Hopkins

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I HAVE HIKED the 2,160 meters and climbed steel cables to the summit of the Via Ferrata in British Columbia’s Purcell Mountains, so it is fair to say I am in fairly good shape. Yet this spring, I find myself climbing a challenging section of the Al’s Habrich Trail atop the Sea to Sky Gondola only to be upstaged by 79-year-old Bill Smith. A season pass holder, Smith tells me he has been hiking this mountainous terrain at least once a week since Squamish’s newest

outdoor attraction opened last May. “The extensive trails are great, and I like to bring my daughter and grandkids with me when I can,” he said, before powering off along the arduous four-hour ridge trail. Not to be outdone, I nudged myself to move faster along the rocky ridge into a forest of old-growth indigenous yellow cedars. A couple of hours later, my partner, Brent, and I reached the summit of Mount Habrich. We looked down at the stunning scenery below—Howe Sound, the Pacific

Ocean, Squamish Valley and Mt. Atwell. Seemingly endless massive precipices were carved by glaciers tens of thousands of years ago. Peak after peak is bearded with firs, hemlocks, cedars, and pines, and twisted summits compressed by the sheer force of nature. This is the setting atop the Sea to Sky Gondola. Squamish has long been seen as Whistler’s distant cousin. When the $23 million Sea to Sky Gondola opened its doors last ontrakmag.com

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May, it put this little town on the map, even making The New York Times’ list of 52 Places to Go in 2015. We arrived on a brilliant yet crisp Saturday morning. Less than an hour north of Vancouver, the Sea to Sky Gondola was already buzzing with cars, families going for a scenic afternoon ride, and novice and hardcore mountaineers. A day-pass costs C$35.95 (a couple of dollars less if you book online), which includes a round trip on the gondola, access to the central lodge, trails, viewpoints and the suspension bridge. One of the benefits of the Sea to Sky Gondola is that it has unlocked the opportunity for those who can’t or don’t want to hike around the Stawamus Chief to get a front row seat to the spectacular vistas previously exclusive to experienced climbers. An 885-meter ascent took about ten minutes to reach the 100-meter-long Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge, with sweeping views of the rugged terrain and the fjord below. Dubbed the outdoor recreation capital of Canada, Squamish’s latest playground presents hikers of all levels a 42

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calorie-burning stair-climb, three platforms and, of course, magnificent panoramas. For those who want a relatively short-yet-picturesque trek, I suggest the Panorama Trail, which takes you to the Chief Viewing Platform. After tackling any one of the eight trails that snakes around the area, head over to one of its two eateries—The Summit Restaurant Edge Bar or the cafeteria-style Summit Tea House—to refuel. On a sunny day, the outdoor patio, overlooking Howe Sound, is the ideal spot. There are fire pits and blankets if it is chilly out. When we finished feasting on local cuisine and views of Howe Sound, Squamish and the coastal mountains, it was time to head back down.

To Whistler Since we were a short drive from Whistler on the Sea to Sky Highway, we’d decided to extend our sojourn with a stay at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. This grand dame is nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain. All rooms have mountain or valley views and updated furnishings. Standard amenities include coffeemakers, satellite television, mini bars, newspaper and early evening turndown service with a weather forecast. Destination Dining at Bearfoot Bistro Savor a bottle of champagne in B.C.’s largest restaurant wine cellar. With more than 20,000 bottles, Bearfoot Bistro’s cellar includes a 1929 Doudet-Naudin Clos de Vougeot. Best done in the swelter of summer, don a parka to sample vodka in a -25F ice room before (or after) dining on innovative, locally inspired cuisine. We opted for the five-course menu with arctic char under citrus-cured kalamansi foam, grilled Pacific octopus carpaccio, and Vancouver Island halibut chimichurri alongside smoked cherry tomato herb gnocchi, black garlic and chorizo.

At Bearfoot Bistro, executive chef Melissa Craig oversees the kitchen like a maestro does an orchestra. Try ending your culinary adventure with the “nitrogen” ice cream. Prepared tableside, it is sinfully delicious. After dinner, Brent and I enjoyed a nightcap by one of the two large outdoor firepits outside the Fairmont’s Mallard Lounge. The lounge serves up live piano jazz, and is renowned for its cozy leather sofas and its martinis. Sunday morning, while Brent headed poolside, I ventured to Whistler’s farmers’ market. (It runs from June until early October, every Wednesday and Sunday). This lively market is packed with kiosks offering fresh and organic produce, cheeses, coffees, baked goods, and artisan pottery and art of all kinds. For more photos, go to ontrakmag.com/sea-to-sky

To Do at the Sea to Sky Gondola A running series through Run Squamish starting June 13.

Summer Education Series, Summer Solstice, Friday Sunset music series, Baby and Me Hiking. The Arc’teryx Climbing Academy.

For the hardcore hiker, the Sea to Sky Gondola is launching its own via ferrata. For more information, visit seatoskygondola.com

Summer hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. mid-week and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Paul Bride

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MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR WEEKEND

Eat Harbor City Restaurant Perfectly cooked Peking duck, steamed buns, egg foo young—even chicken feet. Seattle seattleharborcity.com

Pings Dumpling House

Generations-old family recipes from Qingdao yield superb, handmade dumplings. Seattle pingsdumplinghouse.com

Red Robe Tea House & Café

Traditional teas and snacks, barbecue, seafood and vegetarian dishes. Portland redrobeteahouse.com

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One Family Connects with Chinese Culture

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Wing Luke Museum Seattle wingluke.org

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Noodles to Nunchucks By Cathy Carroll

IN OUR FAMILY, the connection to Chinese culture amounted to my husband’s nostalgia for the Chinese food he ate as a child, his occasional quoting of The Art of War and our 8-yearold son imitating martial arts seen on television. Chinese immigrants were crucial in the development of the Pacific Northwest—digging coal mines, canning salmon harvests and building railroads. We jumped aboard the Amtrak Cascades line to explore the under-represented Chinese cultural heritage.

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We arrived in Seattle and headed to Hotel Vintage, a stylish-yet-family-friendly property less than a mile from the Chinatown-International District. We set off on foot, and once past the red and gold Chinese gate on South King Street, we strolled by shops offering teas and medicinal herbs before reaching Harbor City Restaurant, known for its dim sum. Roasted Peking duck hung in its storefront window oven, glistening. Inside, the humidity level rose, coupled with the aroma of jasmine tea,

Stylish and familyfriendly Hotel Vintage

D.Y.K. Did You Know?

Seattle significantly shaped the life of international martial arts icon and actor Bruce Lee. He worked at Ruby Chow’s Restaurant, launched his first martial arts studio, formed his philosophical roots, fell in love with the woman he would marry and found solace from fame here.

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Lan Su Chinese Garden / Travel Portland Portland’s Lan Su Chinese Garden offers live performances, quigong, tea tastings, art, a botanical garden and many other ways to experience Chinese culture.

steaming noodles and broths of chicken, pork, ginger, garlic and scallion. Several Chinese families occupied the dining room. My husband, a chef of Norwegian descent, ordered for us the dishes he reveres as the ultimate comfort food of his childhood in San Francisco— steamed pork buns, shrimp egg foo young and, the most nostalgic of them all, chicken feet. The steamed buns were like tiny, soft pillows enveloping rich pork. The foo young, essentially a Chinese omelette, was done perfectly, with bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, sliced cabbage and spring onions still crunchy inside. I’d never had chicken feet. A half dozen arrived, deep fried, steamed and stewed, which transformed them into a surprisingly soft and 46

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delicious—albeit bony—snack coated with a reddish-brown soy and bean sauce. At the next table, a Chinese man in a black silk baseball-style zipfront jacket was also wearing a stern expression until he watched my son attempt to pick up the chicken feet with chopsticks. Then, he ordered some. “There’s a run on chicken feet,” my husband said. After, we came upon the Seattle Kung Fu Club martial arts equipment shop, where my son wielded a sword and a bo staff before we guided him toward soft-foam training nunchucks. A few yards away at Hing Hay Park, “Park for Pleasurable Gatherings,” he leapt off the terraced steps of the ornate, red-columned Grand Pavilion, flailing the training weapon with a convincing spirit. We were destined for the

Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience. On the way, we heard drumming emanating from Canton Alley. We followed the sound and caught a few minutes of a girls’ junior drill team rehearsing to the beat of traditional instruments. Inside the Wing Luke, we paused under the entryway’s colorful wind chime incorporating smiling papier mâché faces, and followed the instructions to pick up the fan beside it and wave it overhead, sounding the chimes to “clear the air, make a wish or say hello.” The exhibit, “Do You Know Bruce?,” drew us in with details of Bruce Lee’s trailblazing work in martial arts and film, breaking media stereotypes of Asian Americans as subservient or menacing, as well as his drive for personal development and

physical conditioning. A tour of the neighborhood revealed the stories of Lee’s life. Incorporated into the museum is a tour of a 1910 Chinese dry goods shop, a hotel and a Chinese-American family association hall, all of which offered glimpses into the immigrant experience. We remained in that era, riding the train to Portland and staying at The Benson Hotel, which has retained its elegant character since opening in 1913. From there, we walked less than a halfmile through the Chinatown gate to the Lan Su Chinese Garden. The magnolia trees blooming beside the “Covered Walk to Celestial Hall of Permeating Fragrance” transported us to sixteenth-century China—specifically, to a wealthy family’s garden. It was created to be a spiritual utopia for escaping everyday life and being inspired by the interplay of architecture, plants, poetry and water. At the Tower of Cosmic Reflections, the air was even sweeter, perfumed by the classic teas, dumplings and steamed buns served at the teahouse, where a trio of girls in authentic dress played traditional Chinese music. Heading home, I wanted to read more Zen poems and philosophy, and my husband was looking forward to cooking with sauces he found in Chinatown markets. We all felt fortunate to have these pieces of Chinese culture in the Pacific Northwest. ontrakmag.com

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MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR WEEKEND

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A two-hour drive from Copalis Beach, the Hoh Rain Forest is one of the largest temperate rain forests in North America.

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Iron Springs Resort sits atop a cliff overlooking Copalis Beach.

Coastal Escape

Remember your ocean excursion for a lifetime with a kitschy shark souvenir from Sharky’s in Ocean Shores. Or just indulge in some saltwater taffy.

By Charyn Pfeuffer

With more than thirty wines and a farm-tofork restaurant and bakery, Westport Winery Garden Resort is a decadent and charming excursion.

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SEA STACKS, whale sightings and endless swaths of windswept beaches—there’s no denying the siren song of Washington’s coast. Recently, my boyfriend and I needed to break from the everyday urban routine of Seattle. Sure, Seattle is a sexy city with its deep blues and vivid greens, but Pacific Northwest scenery gets more

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robust as soon as you head to its shores and mountains. Besides, with our busy work schedules, we were overdue for a re-connection. No alarm clocks. Since the weather forecast looked wet, we booked a cabin at Iron Springs Resort. As much as we like camping and sleeping under the stars, there’s a time and place for creature comforts. Plus, we had our dog, Mimi, with us. We packed our pickup truck and headed south on I-5 to Olympia. From there, we veered west on the Olympic Peninsula through wild forests of Sitka spruce and western hemlock to the

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coast. Two-and-a-half-hours later, we arrived in Copalis and checked into one of Iron Springs Resort’s twenty-five oceanfront cabins. Cabin 7 was spacious, comfortable and absolutely spotless—always a concern when booking dog-friendly digs. Repurposed wood siding from the property’s original 1940s cabins and swivel chairs upholstered with vintage Pendleton blankets warmed the décor. Details throughout were thoughtful and deliberate. As an avid home cook, I appreciated the well-stocked kitchen. Nearby restaurants are scarce, so we packed accordingly (cheese,

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Located 15 minutes away in Moclips, where Olympic Gold Medalist Apolo Ohno goes for Grandma’s famous clam chowder. 4651 WA-109, Moclips 360.276.4465 oceancrestresort.com/ restaurant

Sea Gate Restaurant & Lounge

The lounge is a bit of a dive. Drinks are strong and the scene is lively. Try the seafood pizza or fish and chips. 4594 WA-109, Pacific Beach 360.276.9948

Drink Green Lantern Pub

For a taste of local culture, cozy up to the bar at the Green Lantern, a pub five minutes up the road from Iron Springs Resort and right next to Griffiths-Priday State Park. Breakfasts are excellent, especially the Sasquatch pancakes. 3119 WA-109, Copalis Beach 360.289.2297 greenlanternpubcopalis.com

Mill 109 Restaurant & Pub

Local seafood reigns supreme on Mill 109’s menu, including Washington manila clams, Dungeness crab and Pacific Beach razor clams. Front St., Pacific Beach 360.276.4884 mill109.com

wine, charcuterie) hedging our bets against our ability to catch razor clams. We had success catching clams, and panko-fried and devoured them. Guests can also make bonfires on the beach. The General Store sells all the ingredients for standard issue and decadent versions of s’mores. If you’re looking for nightlife and options, stick to nearby Ocean Shores, ten miles away. As much as we considered venturing out, we had a hard time tearing ourselves from our cabin. 50

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We slept late, waking to Iron Springs Resort’s fresh baked cinnamon buns (available at the General Store). We spent hours beachcombing while Mimi ran along the surf chasing seagulls. We napped, then sipped wine on our patio at sunset as bald eagles soared overhead. When the sky grew dark, we dined by the fireplace, and then played board games late into the night. Our second evening, a storm whipped in and we turned off the lights, mesmerized by the silhouettes of crashing waves. Iron Springs Resort em-

bodies the natural beauty and unplugged idyllic aspects of camping, but in a more refined manner. We embraced countless moments of solitude, but when we needed an extra bottle of sauvignon blanc from the General Store, comfort got the better of rusticity. All this, for an easy scenic ride, less than 140 miles from Seattle. Sometimes, you don’t need to wander far to feel worlds away.

Play Griffiths-Priday State Park

Follow the boardwalk out to the dunes and beach on this four-mile roundtrip, dog-friendly trail. Ocean Shores 360.902.8844 parks.wa.gov/516/griffith-priday-ocean

Razor Clamming

The season runs October to May, and the Mocrocks beach area is the place to do it. Iron Springs Resort offers a package that provides dig gear, guidance and a tutorial on how to clean the haul. Check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife site (wdfw. wa.gov) for current clamming and fishing information.

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The Seeding of an

Architectural Revolution How Jason McLennan is saving the world, one building at a time written by Melissa Dalton

AT FIRST GLANCE, the Bertschi School’s science wing seems like an ordinary classroom. It’s located in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood on a lot that was once an asphalt basketball court. Shouts from a nearby playground echo outside its walls. Inside is a whiteboard with scrawled assignments, wooden tables for students and a cluttered teacher’s desk in the corner. Diagrams of native Pacific Northwest salmon are tacked up for a fourth grade class. But that’s about where “ordinary” ends. The out-of-the-ordinary begins with a 16-foot-high green wall, floor to ceiling dense with tropical plants that are treating the classroom’s greywater collected from the school’s sinks. Overhead, galvanized metal ductwork distributes fresh air drawn from outside and into the classroom. Underfoot, a runnel lined with river rocks snakes through the concrete, collecting water from the roof to irrigate the green wall and exterior landscaping. Topped in glass, the runnel frequently compels students to squat down and watch as water winds its way through the classroom, something that never ceases to fascinate the pre-K through fifth graders. “When it rains really hard and the water starts rushing, the kids will run in from recess to see it,” said Julie Blystad, the ontrakmag.com

science specialist at Bertschi for twentyseven years. All of these exposed systems are part of a “living building” curriculum and part of the most rigorous green building performance standard in the world. This Living Building Challenge is the brainchild of architect Jason McLennan. In order to achieve certification, a building must demonstrate complete self-sufficiency for water and energy use, only incorporate non-toxic building materials, and exemplify ideals of beauty and social justice, among other things. Laying down a Living Building

“I had made it as an architect. So I quit.” Challenge in an independent grade school with a long history of sustainability just made sense. “This building gave us a chance to live what we’ve been talking about,” said Blystad. “This is the ideal.” FROM THE TALLEST SMOKESTACK IN THE WORLD

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exist if Sudbury, Ontario weren’t such an environmental abomination. When Jason McLennan was born in Sudbury in 1973, the town was famous for two things— its environmental destruction and its smokestack. For a hundred years, Sudbury had been the world’s leading supplier of nickel. Mining operations had taken their toll, so the city built the smokestack in 1972 to reduce emissions. McLennan remembers his hometown as a moonscape—its barren hills littered with tree stumps and open-pit fires of melting ore. “We would drive to other cities and they were always better than ours,” he said. “I think people had had enough of being the brunt of jokes.” In 1978, Sudbury initiated the Land Reclamation Program in order to restore the landscape. The program called for an extensive process of liming and fertilizing the acidic soil, then encouraging natural colonization with seeding and annual tree plantings. McLennan participated in the latter regularly throughout his childhood, watching as Sudbury gradually reclaimed its natural environment through the years. “It left a big mark on me,” said McLennan. “I got to see the worst of humanity’s impacts but also the best.” McLennan was born to a family of five, “to your pretty typical Canadian family,” he SUMMER 2015 |

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1. Depave and rebuild. By removing unnecessary pavement, you’ll add green space, replenish groundwater, and prevent water from running needlessly to the sewer. Depave. org has guidelines. Visit crd.bc.ca/education/ low-impact-development for guidance. 2. Plant a kitchen garden. Go small: Tomatoes work great for containers. Or go big: the Portlandbased Sturdi-built Greenhouses (sturdi-built.com) has kits of all sizes. 3. Create a backyard habitat. Plant natives, encourage birds and pollinators to stop by, and support the local habitat. To learn more, visit backyardhabitats.org in Oregon and the Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary program in Washington (wdfw.wa.gov/living/backyard). 4. Take a class, attend a conference, or read a book. The International Living Future Institute (living-future.org) offers webinars on the specifics of the Living Building Challenge and hosts conferences throughout the Pacific Northwest. Jason McLennan’s latest book is Transformational Thought, a collection of essays that critiques the unsustainable thinking that got us here. Available on Amazon for $34.95. 5. Try car-free for a day. Ride the train again! Or opt for human power and log miles with the National Bike Challenge from May to September (nationalbikechallenge.org). 6. Be water-wise. Save water and energy by installing a more efficient showerhead—one that sprays two gallons or less a minute. Retrofit an inefficient faucet with an aerator. 7. Regreen your home. Thinking about remodeling? Check out the tips and resources offered at the Regreen Residential Remodeling Program, hosted by the American Society of Interior Designers and the U.S. Green Building Council. regreenprogram.org 8. Improve indoor air quality. Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that seeps out of the ground throughout the world, and is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Buy a home test for $15 via the American Lung Association (lung.org) to see if your home needs remediation. 9. Design a Living Building. A Living Building fosters native habitats, demonstrates netpositive water and energy use, and nurtures frequent human/nature interactions, among many other benefits. For the most recent version of the standards, check out livingfuture.org/lbc.

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said. His father was a community college professor and his mother a nurse. The family wasn’t immune to the sweeping social consciousness of the time. “I had a family of vegetarians before it was cool,” McLennan said. While his two older sisters discussed animal welfare at the dinner table, he could be found designing things, first with blocks and later with a pen. It wasn’t long before he decided on a career path. “I knew what I was supposed to do by the time I was in the tenth grade,” he said. The catalyst for his choice was a hill near his house. As a child, he and his class had planted it with trees. But when McLennan was in high school, a developer bought the hill and immediately cleared it of the vegetation, dynamiting the rock in order to level it. Then a parking lot and strip mall went up in its place. “It really upset me. It was so obviously awful,” McLennan said. “I thought, surely we can do better than this.” After high school, McLennan moved west to study at the University of Oregon, which had one of the only sustainable architecture programs in the country at the time. “Oregon had a cadre of old solar rollers,” he said. “Some of the original thinkers from the ’70s.” After graduating, he packed up his U-Haul again. This time for a job in Missouri to work with green building pioneer Bob Berkebile at BNIM. There, McLennan became a partner after eight years, immersing himself in research and innovative sustainable design projects. “I had made it as an architect,” said McLennan. “So I quit.” TO THE IMPACT OF A FLOWER

By the mid-2000s, green building had started to catch on around the country, gradually moving from a fringe interest to the mainstream. Even so, the same question McLennan had asked in the tenth grade dogged him as a professional. “I realized that it still wasn’t enough,” he said. “We weren’t winning the battle. And

we were getting complacent because of the gains we had made as an industry.” McLennan and Berkebile would have discussions about reframing people’s thinking. “We would talk about, instead of doing something that’s ‘less bad,’ can you define what ‘good’ looks like?” said McLennan. In late 2004 and into 2005, he started doing just that, writing a manifesto on nights and weekends. “It just kept bugging me,” he said. “There was no construct that helped people understand what success could look like.” His thirty-page essay would eventually become the codified standards of the Living Building Challenge. In 2006, McLennan left BNIM to launch the Living Building Challenge from an educational platform, taking a

“Instead of doing something that’s ‘less bad,’ can you define what ‘good’ looks like?” job in Seattle as executive director of the Cascadia Green Building Council. The Challenge guidelines are intended to be an evolving set of standards that are meant to inspire ideas. “The Challenge gives people permission to be audacious,” said McLennan. After its debut, in Denver in 2006, he hit the road, speaking to audiences across the globe. The Kelowna Capital News, a newspaper in British Columbia, chronicled his appearance in September 2008 before a room of fifty people. McLennan told his audience, “The idea is that our buildings should have ontrakmag.com

Benjamin Benschneider Bertschi School students watch water course through an in-floor runnel that irrigates a wall of plants and the school grounds.

the impact of a flower.” The flower is the essential metaphor for the Challenge, as those pursuing certification strive to meet each petal, or category of significance. In the course of McLennan’s travels, the flower metaphor seized more than one attendee's imagination. In May of 2009, a young architect, Stacy Smedley, heard McLennan speak at the Living Future unConference in Portland. During the speech, he presented the idea that buildings could be more like flowers, to be ultimately restorative to the environment rather than harmful. “It struck a chord in me,” said Smedley. “I turned to my colleague and said, ‘We need to find a way to do this.’” A week later, they were taking a tour of the Bertschi School’s new LEED gold building, when the guide mentioned that they were considering a living building for their future science classroom. “It was this crazy fortuitous ontrakmag.com

thing,” said Smedley. That fall, Bertschi and Smedley’s firm, KMD Architects, collaborated on the project, with KMD offering the design and pre-construction pro bono and Bertschi raising funds for construction costs. The team involved the students in the design process by asking the children what a classroom based on a flower would look like. Their ideas included a wall where something was always growing and a river running through the floor. According to McLennan, today there are more than nine million square feet of living buildings in twelve countries around the world. These buildings will never have energy or water bills, have no carbon footprint, and are built with materials free of carcinogens. He’s about to break ground on his own flower—a “solar barn” on Bainbridge Island for a family of six. McLennan still travels for

speaking engagements, but something has changed. For years, he was merely sowing ideas, now he gets to see them take root. “The most rewarding thing is to see people make the Challenge their own,” he said. “And to never know what they’re going to come up with next.” For example, after the Bertschi project, Stacy Smedley co-founded the SEEDcollaborative, an organization that seeks to install portable living building classrooms around the country. It now has four in the works. Smedley was inspired to start SEED after a Bertschi student asked her why all buildings aren’t living. “These buildings are a teaching tool that can inspire people to be better stewards of the environment,” she said. “I had to find a way to make more kids ask that question.” See more photos of Seattle’s Bertschi School at ontrakmag.com/mclennan

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Portland is vintage kitsch. Seattle has vestiges of '90s grunge everywhere. Eugene and Bellingham are college towns with eclectic bohemian vibes. These cities are teeming with fashionistas and fashionistos looking to challenge the status quo, threading together pieces from yesterday's trends. With the help of Buffalo Exchange in Eugene, Portland, Seattle and Bellingham, we cultivated a gallery of urban fashion for some funky summer style inspiration.

Not-So-Usual PLACES TO STAY IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST by Kim Dinan

Amtrak Cascades guests prefer to travel in a different sort of way. As trains glide down the rails past Pacific Northwest waters and soaring bald eagles, riders take the opportunity to relax and reflect. It’s no surprise that those who ride these rails are looking for accommodations off the beaten path. We’ve curated eight places to sleep in the Pacific Northwest for those who combine wanderlust with a pioneering spirit. These aren’t historic B&Bs or glamorous urban hotels. They’re outof-the way destinations we selected to get you out of your lodging rut and on to new adventures.

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A Bed with a Cascade Peaks View LOCATED ON STILTS in mountainous elevations, fire lookouts were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps throughout the Pacific Northwest in the 1930s. They thrived as functional structures before many were abandoned for modern fire prevention technology. Thanks to conservation efforts, the fire lookouts are still around today, and have taken on a new purpose. Gold Butte Fire Lookout is located about 65 miles southeast of Salem, Oregon. The lookout is a rustic single-room dwelling with unparalleled views of Cascade peaks, including Mt. Hood, Mt. Jefferson and the Three Sisters. While this is no luxury resort—visitors must bring their own water and the outhouse is detached—you won’t

find another place to sleep that beats the solitude and beauty. Amenities are sparse and simplicity is the reward. On a clear night, Gold Butte Fire Lookout occupants can read by the light of the moon or gaze at the speckling of stars. During the day, rent a boat on nearby Detroit Lake or go hiking in Opal Creek Wilderness Area, Oregon’s largest uncut watershed. No matter how you spend your time at Gold Butte Fire Lookout, you will be plenty entertained by all things natural. GOLD BUTTE FIRE LOOKOUT Located 65 miles SE of Salem, Oregon Cell service: Sparse Potable Water: No fs.fed.us 877.444.6777

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Curl up in a Tipi in Oregon’s Mohawk Valley JUST NORTHEAST OF EUGENE, Oregon is an escape from the norm. A secluded woodland setting is the backdrop for the Tipi Village Retreat, a self-described “haven away from the ordinary.” Guests can choose from one of seven tipis tucked into a forested setting. The largest, the thirty-foot Crazy Horse tipi, is big enough to house up to ten people. If you’re traveling in a smaller group, the more intimate Chief Seattle tipi has a fire pit in the center of the dwelling and sleeps two to five people. Each tipi is furnished in a Zen style, with stunning stone floors, warm rugs and inviting beds. To keep you toasty on cool Oregon nights, the beds are piled with wool blankets and down comforters. If tipis are a bit too rustic for your taste, Tipi Village also offers a cabin in the woods, a garden cottage and two rooms inside of a traditional home. To top it all off, each morning a gourmet breakfast of organic free-range eggs, smoked salmon, breads, fresh fruit and granola is served on the outdoor patio or down by Mill Creek. There are plenty of quiet activities to do on site—read, catch up with friends and family, or sit still and view bull elk wandering through camp in the spring or Chinook salmon swimming in the fall. Intrepid travelers can take a day trip west to one of Oregon’s beaches or east to Oregon’s high desert. But whether you choose to roam or stay snuggled up in your tipi, Tipi Village Retreat is the perfect place to relax and escape the rush of modern life, even if just for the night. TIPI VILLAGE RETREAT Marcola, Oregon Cell service: Yes Potable Water: Yes tipivillageretreat.com 541.933.1145

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Safari Snoozing without the Plane Ride IF A SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI is just not in the budget this year, keep your experience local with a stay in a luxury safari tent inside of Olympia, Washington’s Millersylvania State Park. True, you might not have to fend off leopards and hyenas as they prowl around your tent at night, but what the experience lacks in wildlife it makes up for in relaxation. The tents in Millersylvania State Park are far from ordinary. Canvas cabins, outfitted with themes such as Safari Suite and Shabby Chic, have been glammed up so that you can sleep in comfort. Each safari tent is equipped with a king-size bed and a memory foam mattress, a fireplace, a barbecue, an outdoor fire pit and plenty of candles to set the mood. During the day, explore the 842-acre state park that has six miles of hiking trails and over 3,000 feet of shoreline where visitors can swim, canoe or fish the day away. The nearby town of Tenino is a great destination for wine tasting, shopping and restaurants.

When the sky turns dark, light a fire in the fire pit, cook up some s’mores (ingredients are provided for you) and enjoy the peace and quiet of the outdoors, without the threat of wildebeests. PAMPERED WILDERNESS Olympia, Washington Cell service: Yes Potable water: Yes pamperedwilderness.com 360.339.0636 SUMMER 2015 |

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VANCOUVER, BC

Wake Up in the Clouds Near Mt. Rainier

Slumber in a Sphere Fit for Fantasy

WHO DOESN’T DREAM OF waking up among the clouds in a treehouse built to fit the wildest of imaginations? At Cedar Creek Treehouse, guests spend the night fifty feet above the ground in a 200-year-old Western Red Cedar. Located just ten miles from Mt. Rainier National Park and an hour north of Mt. St. Helens in Ashford, Washington, this treehouse has some of the best views in the Pacific Northwest. And if being fifty feet in the air isn’t enough of a bird’s eye view for you, each guest at Cedar Creek Treehouse can tour the 100-foot-high observatory—also built into the trees. To get there, visitors climb an eighty-two-foot spiral staircase to a simple suspension bridge. If you’re bold enough, you can try the newly installed seventy-five-foot swing and take soaring among the trees to a whole new level. Cedar Creek Treehouse is solar-powered and off the grid, so don’t expect to charge your cell phone. In fact, there isn’t a shower, though you can get your blood pumping by taking a dip in Cedar Creek’s swimming hole. Afterward, watch the sun set while swinging in a hammock or gather around the embers for a fireside chat. Topic of conversation: how you never want to leave. CEDAR CREEK TREEHOUSE Ashford, Washington Cell service: Sparse Potable Water: Provided cedarcreektreehouse.com 360.789.6773

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ON VANCOUVER ISLAND in British Columbia, Free Spirit Spheres offers a place to rest your head unlike any other. Otherworldly globes hang from a grove of cedar and maple trees and dangle like pendulums from rainforest treetops. Overnight guests spend the night in one of four pods, each with its own craftsmanship and ambiance. Accessed by a spiral staircase and a short suspension bridge, the pods are only available for guests 16 years or older. Fall asleep

to the gentle sway of the hanging pod and wake up to the call of songbirds. Visitors are encouraged to explore nearby hiking trails, enjoy the onsite sauna, or browse the shops and restaurants of nearby Qualicum Beach. You’re sure to feel like you’ve stepped into a land fit for tree gnomes and giants. The effect may be one of fantasy, but the reality is that you won’t be able to forget your time sleeping in the treetops. FREE SPIRIT SPHERES Vancouver Island, British Columbia Cell service: Yes Potable water: Yes freespiritspheres.com 250.757.9445 Jessica Prince

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The Kennedy School, Portland The days of avoiding the principal’s office are long gone. At the Kennedy School in Portland, Oregon, a historic elementary school is now a hotel and bar. Drink a beer in the hallway, smoke a cigar in detention, watch a movie in the old gymnasium and then fall asleep in your very own classroom. School has never been more inviting. Portland, Oregon Cell service: Yes Potable water: Yes mcmenamins.com/kennedyschool 503.249.3983

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Red Caboose Getaway Train lovers young and old will love the accommodations at Red Caboose B&B. Guests sleep in old cabooses decorated in a throwback theme, such as Casey Jones and the Orient Express. Breakfast is served in the dining car, but nostalgia is served up everywhere. Sequim, Washington Cell service: Yes Potable water: Yes redcaboosegetaway.com 360.683.7350

Kw’o:kw’e:hala Eco Vacation Retreat The best escapes into nature tread lightly upon the earth. This holds true at the Kw’o:kw’e:hala Eco Vacation Retreat B&B near Hope, BC. Cabins dot the forest, an outdoor natural spa is ready to pamper guests, and an organic garden provides the base ingredients for the outdoor dining room. If you’re looking for an earth-friendly escape, the Kw’o:kw’e:hala Eco Retreat delivers. Hope, British Columbia Cell service: Yes Potable water: Yes ecoretreat.com 604.869.3799

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0.9 miles from station 503.655.5155 rivershorerestaurant.com

3.6 miles from station 503.282.0622 laurelwoodbrewpub.com

PORTLAND

Lúc Lác Vietnamese Kitchen 835 SW 2nd Avenue 1.3 miles from station 503.222.0047 luclackitchen.com

Andina 1314 NW Glisan Street 0.5 mile from station 503.228.9535 andinarestaurant.com Base Camp Brewing Company 930 SE Oak Street 1.7 miles from station 503.764.9152 basecampbrewingco.com Caffe Mingo 807 NW 21st Avenue 1.1 miles from station 503.226.4646 caffemingonw.com The Garden Bar, Portland

EUGENE

Bier Stein 1591 Willamette Street 0.9 mile from station 541.485.BIER thebierstein.com Belly Taquería 454 Willamette Street 69 feet from station 541.687.8226 eatbelly.com Grit Kitchen and Wine 1080 W. 3rd Avenue 1 mile from station 541.343.0501 gritkitchen.com Hop Valley Brewing 990 W. 1st Avenue 1.1 miles from station 541.485.BEER hopvalleybrewing.com Izakaya Meiji 345 Van Buren Street 1 mile from station 541.505.8804 izakayameiji.com

Ninkasi Brewing 272 Van Buren Street 1 mile from station 541.344.2739 ninkasibrewing.com Oregon Electric Station 27 E. 5th Avenue 374 feet from station 541.485.4444 oesrestaurant.com Papa’s Soul Food 400 Blair Boulevard 0.9 mile from station 541.342.7500 papassoulfoodkitchen.com Sushi Pure 296 E. 5th Avenue 0.3 mile from station 541.654.0608 sushipureeugene.com Ta Ra Rin Thai Cuisine 1200 Oak Street 0.7 mile from station 541.343.1230 tararinthai.com

ALBANY

La Perla Pizzeria 1313 Pearl Street 0.8 mile from station 541.686.1313 laperlapizzeria.com

Frankie’s Restaurant 641 NW Hickory Street 1.4 miles from station 541.248.3671 frankiesoregon.tumblr.com

Marché 296 E. 5th Avenue #226 0.3 mile from station 541.342.3612 marcherestaurant.com

Sybaris Bistro 442 1st Avenue 0.8 mile from station 541.248.3666 sybarisbistro.com

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Vault 244 244 1st Avenue 0.6 mile from station 541.791.9511 vault244.com

SALEM

Christo’s Pizzeria & Lounge 1108 NE Broadway Street 1.6 miles from station 503.371.2892 christospizzasalem.com Gamberetti’s 325 SE High Street 0.7 mile from station 503.399.7446 gamberettis.com Rafns’ 479 NE Court Street 0.9 mile from station 503.530.2936 www.rafns.com

Casba Mediterranean Cafe 201 NW Davis Street 0.5 mile from station 971.544.0875 Elephant’s Delicatessen Multiple locations elephantsdeli.com The Garden Bar Multiple locations gardenbarpdx.com Imperial Restaurant 410 SW Broadway 0.6 mile from station 503.228.7222 imperialpdx.com Laurelhurst Market 3155 E. Burnside Street 2.6 miles from station 503.206.3097 laurelhurstmarket.com Laurelwood Brewing 5115 NE Sandy Boulevard

Ox 2225 NE MLK Boulevard 1.4 miles from station 503.284.3366 oxpdx.com Paragon Restaurant 1309 NW Hoyt Street 0.5 mile from station 503.833.5060 paragonrestaurant.com The Parish 231 NW 11th Avenue 0.5 mile from station 503.227.2421 theparishpdx.com Serratto Restaurant & Bar 2112 NW Kearney Street 1 mile from station 503.221.1195 serratto.com Tilt Multiple locations tiltitup.com Trifecta Tavern & Bakery 726 SE 6th Avenue 1.6 miles from station 503.841.6675 trifectapdx.com Wilf’s 800 NW 6th Avenue 226 feet from station 503.223.0070 wilfsrestaurant.com

OREGON CITY

Adelsheim Vineyard 16800 NE Calkins Lane, Newberg 2.9 miles from station 503.538.3652 adelsheim.com Nebbiolo Wine Bar 800 Main Street 0.9 mile from station 503.344.6090 Find on Facebook Rivershore Bar & Grill 1900 Clackamette Drive

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503.799.2615 friendlybikeguesthouse.com Heathman Hotel 1001 SW Broadway 0.9 mile from station 503.241.4100 heathmanhotel.com Hotel Modera 515 SE Clay Street 1.1 miles from station 877.484.1084 hotelmodera.com Caravan: The Tiny House Hotel, Portland

EUGENE

Campbell House Inn 252 Pearl Street 0.4 miles from station 541.343.2258 campbellhouse.com Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;est La Vie Inn 1006 Taylor Street 1.5 miles from station 541.302.6963 cestlavieinn.com Excelsior Inn 754 E. 13th Avenue 1.1 miles from station 541.342.1991 excelsiorinn.com Farmhouse & Loft at Sweet Cheeks Winery 27007 Briggs Hill Road 14.3 miles from station 541.607.6963 sweetcheekswinery.com Hilton 66 E. 6th Avenue 0.2 miles from station 541.342.2000 hilton.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites 2117 Franklin Boulevard 1.9 miles from station 541.342.1243 ihg.com

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Inn at the 5th 205 E. 6th Avenue 0.3 miles from station 541.743.0869 innat5th.com Oval Door Bed & Breakfast Inn 988 Lawrence Street 0.7 miles from station 541.683.3160 ovaldoor.com The Secret Garden 1910 University Street 1.9 miles from station 541.484.6755 secretgardenbbinn.com Valley River Inn 1000 Valley River Way 2 miles from station 541.743.1000 valleyriverinn.com

ALBANY Best Western Plus Prairie Inn 1100 SE Price Road 2.9 miles from station 541.928.5050 book.bestwestern.com Comfort Suites 100 NE Opal Court 2.9 miles from station 541.928.2053 comfortsuites.com

Phoenix Inn Suites 3410 SE Spicer Drive 2.1 miles from station 541.926.5696 phoenixinn.com

SALEM

The Grand Hotel 201 SE Liberty Street 0.8 miles from station 503.540.7800 grandhotelsalem.com Hampton Inn & Suites 510 SE Hawthorne Avenue 503.362.1300 hamptoninn3.hilton.com Red Lion 3301 Market Street NE 2.6 miles from station 503.370.7888 redlion.com University Street Guest Cottage 2110 SE University Street 1 mile from station 503.689.0681 universitystreetguest cottage.com

OREGON CITY

Best Western Plus Rivershore Hotel 1900 Clackamette Drive 0.9 miles from station

503.655.1927 book.bestwestern.com Lakeshore Inn 210 N. State Street, Lake Oswego 6.2 miles from station 503.636.9679 thelakeshoreinn.com

PORTLAND

Ace Hotel 1022 SW Stark Street 0.7 miles from station 503.228.2277 acehotel.com The Benson 309 SW Broadway 0.5 miles from station 503.228.2000 coasthotels.com Bluebird Guesthouse 3517 SE Division Street 3.8 miles from station 503.238.4333 bluebirdguesthouse.com Caravan: The Tiny House Hotel 5009 NE 11th Avenue 3.1 miles from station 503.288.5225 tinyhousehotel.com Friendly Bike Guest House 4039 N. Williams Avenue 2.1 miles from station

Inn @ Northrup Station 2025 NW Northrup Street 0.9 mile from station 503.224.0543 northrupstation.com Jupiter Hotel 800 E. Burnside 1.4 miles from station 503.230.9200 jupiterhotel.com McMenamins Edgefield 2126 SW Halsey Street, Troutdale 13.6 miles from station 503.669.8610 mcmenamins.com The Nines 525 SW Morrison Street 0.7 mile from station 877.229.9995 thenines.com Shift Vacation Rentals 1421 NE Alberta Street 3.3 miles from station 503.208.2581 shiftvacationrentals.com Riverplace Hotel 1510 SW Harbor Way 1.5 miles from station 503.228.3233 riverplacehotel.com Tierra Soul Urban Farm & Guesthouse 4614 N. Michigan Avenue 2.3 miles from station 503.489.7645 tierrasoulpdx.com SUMMER 2015 |

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EUGENE

Bijou Metro 43 W. Broadway 0.4 mile from station 541.686.2458 bijou-cinemas.com Cascade Raptor Center 32275 Fox Hollow Road 5.7 miles from station 541.485.1320 eraptors.org The Cuthbert Amphitheater 2300 Leo Harris Drive 0.2 mile from station 541.762.8099 thecuthbert.com Eugene Cascades & Coast Travel Lane County 754 Olive Street 0.3 mile from station 541.484.5307 eugenecascadescoast.org Fifth Street Public Market 296 E. 5th Avenue 0.3 mile from station 541.484.0380 5stmarket.com Heritage Dry Goods 861 Willamette Street 0.3 mile from station 541.393.6710 heritagedrygoods.com

Hult Center 1 Eugene Center 0.2 mile from station 541.682.5087 hultcenter.org Laurelwood Golf Course 2700 Columbia Street 2.6 miles from station 541.484.4653 golflaurelwood.com Museum of Natural & Cultural History 1680 E. 15th Avenue 1.7 miles from station 541.346.3024 natural-history.uoregon. edu Mount Pisgah Arboretum 34901 Frank Parrish Road 7.6 miles from station 541.747.3817 mountpisgaharboretum. com

ALBANY

Albany Antique Mall 145 SW 2nd Avenue 0.5 mile from station 541.704.0109 albanyantiquemall.com Historic Carousel & Museum 503 W. 1st Avenue 0.8 mile from station 541.791.3340 albanycarousel.com

SALEM

Gilbert House Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum 116 NE Marion Street 1.4 miles from station 503.371.3631 acgilbert.org Historic Elsinore Theatre 170 SE High Street 0.8 mile from station 503.375.3574 elsinoretheatre.com Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum + Waterpark 500 Northeast Captain Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville 24.6 miles from station 503.434.4180 evergreenmuseum.org

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PORTLAND

Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street 0.5 mile from station 503.228.8131 lansugarden.org

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Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1037 SW Broadway 0.9 mile from station 503.248.4335 portland5.com Boys Fort 902 SW Morrison Street 0.8 mile from station 503.567.1015 boysfort.com

Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road 3.4 miles from station 503.226.1561 oregonzoo.org PDX Pedicab 226 SE Madison Street 1.7 miles from station 503.828.9888 pdxpedicab.com

Ellington Handbags 1211 NW 23rd Avenue 1.2 miles from station 503.542.3149 ellingtonhandbags.com

Rachelle M. Rustic House of Fashion 132 NW 12th Avenue 0.7 mile from station 971.319.6934 rachellem.com

Bella Casa 223 NW 9th Avenue 0.5 mile from station 503.222.5337 bellacasa.net

Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park Avenue 1 mile from station 503.553.5400 portlandartmuseum.org

McMenamins Edgefield 2126 SW Halsey Street, Troutdale 15.3 miles from station 503.669.8610 mcmenamins.com

Portland Saturday Market 2 SW Naito Parkway 0.8 mile from station 503.222.6072 portlandartsaturday market.com

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry 1945 SE Water Avenue 1.9 miles from station 800.955.6674 omsi.edu

US Outdoor Store 219 SW Broadway 0.7 mile from station 503.223.5937 usoutdoor.com

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The Pine Box 1600 Melrose Avenue 1.7 miles from station 206.588.0375 pineboxbar.com Revel 403 N. 36th Street 5.9 miles from station 206.547.2040 revelseattle.com TanakaSan 2121 6th Avenue 1.8 miles from station 206.812.8412 tanakasanseattle.com

Little Water Cantina, Seattle

VANCOUVER

McMenamins East Vancouver 1900 NE 162nd Avenue 9.8 miles from station 360.254.3950 mcmenamins.com Farrar’s Bistro 12514 NW 36th Avenue 6.7 miles from station 360.571.7005 farrarsbistro.com

KELSO/LONGVIEW

Ashtown Brewing Company 1175 Hudson Street 2 miles from station 360.353.5286 ashtownbrewing.com The Office 842 842 Washington Way 1.1 miles from station 360.442.4647 theoffice842.com

CENTRALIA McMenamins Olympic Club Pub 112 N. Tower Avenue 0.1 mile from station 360.736.5164 mcmenamins.com Picasso Brothers Café & Espresso 1001 S. Gold Street 0.9 mile from station 360.807.4800 picassobros.com 68

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OLYMPIA/LACEY

Fish Tale Brewpub 515 Jefferson Street SE 7.8 miles from station 360.943.6480 mcmenamins.com Obsidian 414 4th Avenue E. 7.5 miles from station 360.890.4425 facebook.com/obsidian olympia The Mark 407 Columbia Street SW 8.1 miles from station 360.754.4414 themarkolympia.com

TACOMA

Asado 2810 6th Avenue 4.8 miles from station 253.272.7770 asadotacoma.com Odd Otter Brewery 716 Pacific Avenue 2.7 miles from station 253.209.7064 oddotterbrewing.com Pacific Grill 1502 Pacific Avenue 1.4 miles from station 253.627.3535 pacificgrilltacoma.com

TUKWILA

Miyabi Sushi 16820 Southcenter Pkwy. 1.4 miles from station 206.575.6815 miyabisushi.com

SEATTLE

The Barnacle Bar 4743 NW Ballard Avenue 5.7 miles from station 206.706.3379 thebarnaclebar.com Little Water Cantina 2865 Eastlake Avenue E. 4 miles from station 206.397.4940 delaurenti.com Frolik Kitchen & Cocktails 1415 5th Avenue 1.1 miles from station 206.971.8015 frolik.motifseattle.com

Oma Bap 1223 E. Cherry Street Unit #C121A 1.4 miles from station 206.538.0080 omabap.com Mezcaleria Oaxaca Locations in Queen Anne and Capitol Hill mezcaleriaoaxaca.com

EDMONDS

Demetris Woodstone Taverna 101 Main Street 0.1 mile from station 425.744.9999 demetriswt.com Bar Dojo 8404 Bowdoin Way 2 miles from station 425.967.7267 bardojo.com

EVERETT

Anthony’s Restaurant 1726 W. Marine View Drive 2.4 miles from station 425.252.3333 anthonys.com

STANWOOD Jasmin 8715 NW 271st Street 495 feet from station 360.629.2044 stanwoodjasmin.com Stanwood Grill 8628 NW 271st Street 289 feet from station 360.629.5253 stanwoodgrill.com

MOUNT VERNON

Olde Towne Grainery Tea Room & Galleria 100 E. Montgomery Street 0.2 mile from station 360.419.9090 facebook.com/oldetowne grainery Skagit River Brewery 404 S. 3rd Street 0.2 mile from station 360.336.2884

BELLINGHAM

Ciao Thyme 207 Unity Street 3.3 miles from station 360.733.1267 ciaothyme.com Fat Pie Pizza 1015 Harris Avenue 0.3 mile from station 360.366.8090 fatpiepizza.com Redlight 1017 N. State Street 2.5 miles from station redlightbellingham.com

Westward 2501 N. Northlake Way 5.8 miles from station 206.552.8215 westwardseattle.com Mkt. 2108 N. 55th Street 6.2 miles from station 206.812.1580 www.ethanstowell restaurants.com

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Heathman Lodge 7801 NE Greenwood Drive 6.6 miles from station 360.254.3100 heathmanlodge.com Red Lion at the Quay 100 Columbia Street 1.1 miles from station 360.694.8341 redlion.com

KELSO/LONGVIEW

Monticello Hotel 1405 17th Avenue 2.1 miles from station 360.425.9900 themonticello.net

CENTRALIA Centralia Square Hotel 202 W. Centralia College Boulevard 0.3 mile from station 360.807.1212 centraliasquare.com McMenamins - Olympic Club Hotel & Theater 112 N. Tower Avenue 0.1 mile from station 360.736.5164 mcmenamins.com

OLYMPIA/LACEY The Governor Hotel 621 S. Capitol Way 7.9 miles from station 360.943.9349 coasthotels.com

Red Lion Hotel 2300 Evergreen Park Drive SW 8 miles from station 360.943.4000 redlion.com Little Creek Casino Resort 91 West State Route 108 20.6 miles from station 360.427.7711 little-creek.com

TACOMA

Chinaberry Hill Inn 302 N. Tacoma Avenue 2.8 miles from station 253.272.1282 chinaberryhill.com Hotel Murano 1320 Broadway Plaza 1.5 miles from station 253.238.8000 hotelmuranotacoma.com

TUKWILA Cedarbrook Lodge 18525 S. 36th Avenue 4.3 miles from station 206.901.9268 cedarbrooklodge.com Springhill Suites 200 SW 19th Street 1.8 miles from station 425.226.4100 marriott.com

SEATTLE Alexis Hotel 1007 First Avenue 0.8 mile from station

206.624.4844 alexishotel.com Coast Gateway 18415 International Boulevard 12.1 miles from station 206.248.8200 coasthotels.com Greenlake Guesthouse 7630 E. Green Lake Drive 7.1 miles from station 206.729.8700 greenlakeguesthouse.com The Maxwell Hotel 300 Roy Street 2.5 miles from station 206.286.0629 themaxwellhotel.com Hyatt Regency Bellevue 900 Bellevue Way NE 9.9 miles from station 425.462.1234 bellevue.hyatt.com

The Roosevelt, Seattle

The Inn at El Gaucho 2505 1st Avenue 1.6 miles from station 206.728.1133 elgaucho.com

The Roosevelt 1531 7th Avenue 1.3 miles from station 206.621.1200 coasthotels.com

Inn at the Market 86 Pine Street 1.2 miles from station 206.448.0631 innatthemarket.com

Sorrento Hotel 900 Madison Street 1.1 miles from station 206.622.6400 hotelsorrento.com

The Moore Hotel 1929 2nd Avenue 1.3 miles from station 206.448.4851 moorehotel.com

Hotel 1000 1000 First Avenue 0.7 mile from station 206.957.1000 hotel1000seattle.com

EDMONDS

Best Western Plus Edmonds Harbor Inn 130 W. Dayton Street 0.2 mile from station 425.771.5021 book.bestwestern.com

EVERETT

Inn at Port Gardner 1700 W. Marine View Drive 2.4 miles from station 425.252.6779 innatportgardner.com

STANWOOD

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Cedar Bluff Cottage 18520 Swanson Lane 5.2 miles from station 360.445.3333 cedarbluffcottage.com

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Hotel Stanwood 26926 NW 102nd Avenue 1.4 miles from station 360.629.2888 stanwoodhotelsaloon.com

MOUNT VERNON

Tulip Inn 2200 Freeway Drive 1.8 miles from station 360.428.5969 tulipinn.net

Best Western Plus Skagit Valley Inn and Convention Center 2300 Market Street 1.9 miles from station 360.428.5678 book.bestwestern.com

BELLINGHAM

Chrysalis Inn & Spa 804 10th Street 0.8 mile from station 360.756.1005 thechrysalisinn.com Fairhaven Village Inn 1200 10th Street 0.3 mile from station 360.733.1311 fairhavenvillageinn.com Hotel Bellwether 1 Bellwether Way 4 miles from station 360.392.3100 hotelbellwether.com

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VANCOUVER

Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main Street 1 mile from station 360.993.5679 cchmuseum.org Kiggins Theatre 1011 Main Street 0.8 mile from station 360.816.0352 kigginstheatre.net

KELSO/LONGVIEW Kelso Theater Pub 214 S. Pacific Avenue 0.1 mile from station 360.414.9451 ktpub.com Cowlitz County Tourism Visit Mount St. Helens 360.577.3137 visitmtsthelens.com

CENTRALIA

Centralia Factory Outlets 1342 Lum Road 2.8 miles from station 360.736.3327 centraliafactoryoutlet.com

OLYMPIA/LACEY Capitol Tours 215 Sid Snyder Avenue 7.5 miles from station 360.902.8880 des.wa.gov Rhythm & Rye 311 Capitol Way N. 7.8 miles from station 360.705.0760 facebook.com/rhythm andrye

Little Creek Casino Resort 91 West State Route 108 20.6 miles from station 360.427.7711 little-creek.com

TACOMA

Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue 1.2 miles from station 253.272.4258 tacomaartmuseum.org Museum of Glass 1801 Dock Street 0.9 mile from station 253.284.4750 museumofglass.org Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium 5400 N. Pearl Street 7.4 miles from station 253.591.5337 pdza.org Visit Rainier visitrainier.com Mount Rainier National Park nps.gov/mora

TUKWILA

Foster Golf Links 13500 S. Interurban Avenue 1.8 miles from station 206.242.4221 fostergolflinks.com

SEATTLE Alki Kayak Tours 1660 Harbor Avenue SW 5.1 miles from station 206.953.0237 kayakalki.com

The Seattle Great Wheel 1301 Alaskan Way 0.9 mile from station 206.623.8607 seattlegreatwheel.com Northwest Outdoor Center 2100 Westlake Avenue N. 3.7 miles from station 206.281.9694 nwoc.com Chihuly Garden & Glass 305 Harrison Street 2.5 miles from station 206.753.4940 chihulygardenandglass.com Seattle Aquarium 1483 Alaskan Way 1 mile from station 206.386.4300 seattleaquarium.org Pike Place Market Pike Street 206.682.7453 pikeplacemarket.org Seattle Cycle Tours 714 Pike Street 1.3 miles from station 206.356.5803 seattle-cycling-tours.com Seattle Art Museum 1300 1st Avenue 0.8 mile from station 206.654.3100 seattleartmuseum.org Seattle Space Needle 400 Broad Street 2 miles from station 206.905.2100 spaceneedle.com

Mount Rainier National Park

Woodland Park Zoo 750 N. 50th Street 5.3 miles from station 206.548.2500 zoo.org Museum of History and Industry 860 Terry Avenue N. 2.7 miles from station 206.324.1126 mohai.org

EDMONDS

Edmonds Center for the Arts 410 N. 4th Avenue 0.6 mile from station 425.275.9595 edmondscenterforthearts. com

EVERETT

Island Adventures Whale Watching 1801 Commercial Avenue 2.7 miles from station 1.800.465.4777 island-adventures.com Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour 8415 Paine Field Boulevard 8 miles from station 425.467.4777 futureofflight.org Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Tacoma

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Stanwood Cinemas 6996 NW 265th Street 1.5 miles from station 360.629.0514 farawayentertainment.com

MOUNT VERNON Downtown Mount Vernon 360.336.3801 mountvernondowntown.org San Juan Islands 42.7 miles from station 888.468.3701 visitsanjuans.com

BELLINGHAM

Bellingham Railway Museum 1320 Commercial Street 3.1 miles from station 360.393.7540 bellinghamrailway museum.org Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema Fairhaven Village Green 0.3 mile from station 360.733.2682 epiceap.com Whatcom Falls Park 1401 Electric Avenue 4.6 miles from station 360.778.7001 cob.org ontrakmag.com

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Vancouver Guide Novo Pizzeria & Wine Bar 2118 Burrard Street 4 km from station 604.736.2220 novopizzeria.com

Tojo’s Restaurant 1133 W. Broadway 3.2 km from station 604.872.8050 tojos.com

The Oakwood Canadian Bistro 2741 W. 4th Avenue 5.6 km from station 604.558.1965 theoakwood.ca

Vij’s 1480 W. 11th Avenue 4 km from station 604.736.6664 vijsrestaurant.ca

Opus Bar 322 Davie Street 2.2 km from station 604.642.6787 opushotel.com

Campagnolo, Vancouver

Bishop’s 2183 W. 4th Avenue 4.8 km from station 604.738.2025 bishopsonline.com Blue Water Cafe 1095 Hamilton Street 2.2 km from station 604.688.8078 bluewatercafe.net The Boathouse 1795 Beach Avenue 4.4 km from station 604.699.2225 boathouserestaurants.ca Camagnolo 1020 Main Street 290 meters from station 604.484.6018 campagnolorestaurant.ca Central Bistro 1072 Denman Street 4.7 km from station 604.689.4527 centralbistro.com Chambar 568 Beatty Street 1.6 km from station 604.879.7118 chambar.com Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill & Enoteca 1133 & 1129 Hamilton Street 2.3 km from station 604.688.7466 cioppinosyaletown.com 72

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Dockside Restaurant & Brewing Company 1253 Johnston Street 4.4 km from station 604.685.7070 docksidevancouver.com The Diamond 6 Powell Street 1.5 km from station 604.568.8272 di6mond.com Fable Kitchen 1944 W. 4th Avenue 4.4 km from station 604.732.1322 fablekitchen.ca The Flying Pig Gastown 102 Water Street 1.7 km from station 604.559.7968 theflyingpigvan.com Jules 216 Abbott Street 1.7 km from station 604.669.0033 julesbistro.ca The Keefer Bar 135 Keefer Street 850 meters from station 604.688.1961 thekeeferbar.com Kishimoto Japanese Kitchen & Sushi Bar 2054 Commercial Drive 2.6 km from station 604.255.5550

L’Abattoir 217 Carrall Street 1.4 km from station 604.568.1701 labattoir.ca

Raw Canvas 1046 Hamilton Street 2.1 km from station 604.687.1729 rawcanvas.com The Refinery 1115 Granville Street 2.5 km from station 604.687.7479 therefineryvancouver.com

The Liberty Distillery 1494 Old Bridge Street 3 km from station 604.558.1998 thelibertydistillery.com

Salt Tasting Room 45 Blood Alley 1.5 km from station 604.633.1912 salttastingroom.com

Longtable Distillery 1451 Hornby Street 3 km from station 604.266.0177 longtabledistillery.com

Savary Island Pie Company 1533 Marine Drive 10.6 km from station 604.926.4021 savaryislandpiecompany. com

Forty Ninth Parallel Café & Lucky’s Doughnuts 2902 Main Street 1.8 km from station 604.872.4901 49thparallelroasters.com luckysdoughnuts.com

Wildebeest 120 W. Hastings Street 1.5 km from station 604.687.6880 wildebeest.ca Yaletown Brewing Co. 1111 Mainland Street 2.1 km from station 604.681.2739 mjg.ca YEW Seafood & Bar 791 W. Georgia Street 2.2 km from station 604.692.4YEW yewseafood.com Zeitoon Restaurant 1795 Pendrell Street 4.8 km from station 604.899.0700 zeitoonrestaurant.ca

Oakwood Canadian Bistro, Vancouver

Marutama Ramen 780 Bidwell Street 3.6 km from station 604.688.8837 marutamaramen.com Matchstick Coffee Roasters 213 E. Georgia Street 650 meters from station 604.336.0213 matchstickcoffee.com Noodlebox 1867 W. 4th Avenue 4.2 km from station 604.734.1310 noodlebox.net ontrakmag.com

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Eat + Stay + Play Auberge Vancouver Hotel

Coast Vancouver Airport Hotel

Barclay House

English Bay Inn

Bee & Thistle Guest House

Executive Hotel LeSoleil

The Burrard

Executive Hotel Vintage Park

837 W. Hastings Street 2.6 km from station 604.678.8899 aubergevancouver.com 1351 Barclay Street 3.5 km from station 604.605.1351 barclayhouse.com

1842 Parker Street 3.3 km from station 604.669.0715 beeandthistle.ca

1100 Burrard Street 2.9 km from station 604.681.2331 theburrard.com

Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites 1763 Comox Street 4.2 km from station 604.688.7711 coasthotels.com

Coast Coal Harbour Hotel

1180 W. Hastings Street 2.7 km from station 604.697.0202 coasthotels.com

1041 SW Marine Drive 9.3 km from station 604.263.1555 coasthotels.com 1968 Comox Street 5 km from station 604.683.8002 englishbayinn.com

657 Hornby Street 2.2 km from station 604.632.3000 hotellesoleil.com

1379 Howe Street 2.9 km from station 1.800.570.EXEC executivehotels.net

Fairmont Chateau Whistler

4599 Chateau Boulevard 124 km from station 604.938.8000 fairmont.com

Georgian Court Hotel

773 Beatty Street 1.5 km from station 604.682.5555 georgiancourthotel vancouver.com

Granville House B&B 5050 Granville Street 6.3 km from station 604.733.2963 granvillebb.com

Hotel Blue Horizon

1225 Robson Street 2.9 km from station 604.688.1411 bluehorizonhotel.com

The Kingston Hotel

757 Richards Street 2.1 km from station 604.684.9024 kingstonhotelvancouver. com

Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hermitage Hotel

788 Richards Street 2 km from station 778.327.4100 lhermitagevancouver.com

The Landis Hotel & Suites

1200 Hornby Street 3 km from station 604.681.3555 landissuitesvancouver. com

The Listel Hotel

1300 Robson Street 3.1 km from station 604.684.7092 thelistelhotel.com

Coast Coal Harbour Hotel, Vancouver

Loden Hotel

St. Clair Hotel - Hostel

Moda Hotel

Summit Lodge & Spa Whistler

1177 Melville Street 3.4 km from station 877.225.6336 theloden.com 900 Seymour Street 2.2 km from station 604.683.4251 modahotel.ca

OPUS Vancouver 322 Davie Street 2.2 km from station 604.642.6787 opushotel.com

Patricia Hotel

403 E. Hastings Street 1.2 km from station 604.255.4301 patriciahotel.ca

The Riviera on Robson Suites Hotel 1431 Robson Street 3.2 km from station 604.685.1301 rivieravancouver.com

Rosewood Hotel Georgia

801 W. Georgia Street 2.1 km from station 604.682.5566 rosewoodhotels.com Coast Plaza, Vancouver

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577 Richards Street 1.8 km from station 604.648.3713 stclairvancouver.com

4359 Main Street 132 km from station 604.932.2778 summitlodge.com

The Sylvia Hotel

1154 Gliford Street 4.3 km from station 604.681.9321 sylviahotel.com

A TreeHouse Bed and Breakfast 2490 W. 49th Avenue 9.1 km from station 604.266.2962 treehousebb.com

Victorian Hotel

514 Homer Street 1.7 km from station 604.681.6369 victorianhotel.ca

Wedgewood Hotel & Spa

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Aquatic Venture Salmon Fishing & Boat Charters 1510 Mariner Walk 4 km from station 778.882.FISH fishingchartervancouver. com Bau-Xi Gallery 3045 Granville Street 4.3 km from street 604.733.7011 bau-xi.com Beaty Biodiversity Museum 2212 Main Mall 14.2 km from station 604.827.4955 beatymuseum.ubc.ca Capilano Suspension Bridge Park 3735 Capilano Road 10.7 km from station 604.985.7474 capbridge.com The Cross Decor & Design 1198 Homer Street 2.3 km from station 604.689.2900 thecrossdesign.com Cycle City Tours 1798 W. Georgia Street 3.6 km from station

604.618.8626 cyclevancouver.com Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall Street 1.2 km from station 604.662.3207 vancouverchinesegarden. com Ecomarine Paddlesport Centres 1668 Duranleau Street 4.1 km from station 604.689.7575 ecomarine.com Granville Island 4.1 km from station 604.666.6655 granvilleisland.com Granville Island Toy Company 1496 Cartwright Street 4.3 km from station 604.684.0076 toycompany.ca Greater Vancouver Zoo 5048 264th Street 53.3 km from station 604.856.6825 gvzoo.com Grouse Mountain 6400 Nancy Greene Way

14.4 from station 604.980.9311 grousemountain.com Gulf of Georgia Cannery 12138 4th Avenue, Richmond 21 km from station 604.664.9009 gulfofgeorgiacannery.org Harbour Cruises & Events 501 Denman Street 3.7 km from station 604.688.7246 boatcruises.com Ian Tan Gallery 2202 Granville Street 4 km from station 604.738.1077 iantangallery.com Kids Market 1496 Cartwright Street 4.3 km from station 604.689.8447 kidsmarket.ca Kurbatoff Gallery 2435 Granville Street 4.2 km from station 604.736.5444 kurbatoffgallery.com Lighthouse Park West Vancouver

21.4 km from station lighthousepark.ca Museum of Anthropology 6393 NW Marine Drive 13 km from station 604.822.5087 moa.ubc.ca Museum of Vancouver 1100 Chestnut Street 4.8 km from station 604.736.4431 museumofvancouver.ca Northlands Golf Course 3400 Anne Macdonald Way 16.4 km from station 604.924.2950 golfnorthlands.com Pirate Adventures 1820 Mast Tower Road 4.1 km from station 604.754.7535 pirateadventures.ca Robson Street 2.8 km from station 604.669.8132 robsonstreet.ca Rockwood Adventures 6342 Bruce Street 7.4 km from station 604.913.1621 rockwoodadventures.com

Rogers Arena 800 Griffiths Way 2 km from station 604.899.7400 rogersarena.com Science World at TELUS World of Science 1455 Quebec Street 400 meters from station 604.443.7440 scienceworld.ca Squamish Lilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Wat Cultural Centre 4584 Blackcomb Way, Whistler 1.866.441.7522 124 km from station slcc.ca Stanley Park 5 km from station 604.681.6728 vancouver.ca Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby Street 2.3 km from station 604.662.4700 vanartgallery.bc.ca Vancouver Aquarium 845 Avison Way 6.3 km from station 604.659.3400 vanaqua.org Vancouver Maritime Museum 1905 Ogden Avenue 4.8 km from station 604.257.8300 vancouvermaritime museum.com Vancouver Symphony Orchestra 500-843 Seymour Street 2.1 km from station 604.876.3434 vancouversymphony.ca Whistler Blackcomb 4545 Blackcomb Way, Whistler 124 km from station 1.800.766.0449 whistlerblackcomb.com Yaletown District 2.3 km from station 604.683.7473 yaletowninfo.com

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