Whatcom district, Washington, United States
Places to visit near Everson
Everson is a town in Whatcom district, Washington, United States, home to about 2,600 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit — 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 parks and 4 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Sumas Mountain (11 km), Wiser Lake (13 km) and Mill Lake (18 km).

Everson at a glance
- Location
- Whatcom district, Washington, United States
- Population
- about 2,600
- Coordinates
- 48.9201° N, 122.3427° W
- Places within 50 km
- 64 (64 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks
Top places to visit near Everson
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Everson: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Sumas MountainHills · WhatcomMust-see
- Wiser LakeLakes & Dams · WhatcomMust-see
- Mill LakeLakes & Dams · Fraser Valley RegionalMust-see
- Toad LakeLakes & Dams · WhatcomMust-see
- Cornwall Memorial ParkParks · WhatcomMust-see
- Tennant LakeLakes & Dams · WhatcomMust-see
- Hovander Homestead ParkParks · WhatcomMust-see
- Silver LakeLakes & Dams · WhatcomMust-see
- Greater Vancouver ZooWildlife · Metro Vancouver RegionalMust-see
- Matsqui IslandRivers · Fraser Valley RegionalMust-see
- Whatcom Falls ParkWaterfalls · WhatcomMust-see
- Sehome Hill ArboretumWildlife · WhatcomMust-see
More places near Everson
- Mosquito Lake · lake · Whatcom · ~29 km · Must-see
- Mission Museum · church · Fraser Valley Regional · ~30 km · Must-see
- Sumas Mountain Regional Park · viewpoint · Fraser Valley Regional · ~31 km · Must-see
- Sumas Lake · lake · Fraser Valley Regional · ~31 km · Must-see
- Fraser River Heritage Park · park · Fraser Valley Regional · ~31 km · Must-see
- Campbell Valley Regional Park · sanctuary · Washington · ~31 km · Must-see
- Lake Padden · lake · Whatcom · ~32 km · Must-see
- Marine Park · church · Whatcom · ~32 km · Must-see
- Lookout Mountain · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~32 km · Must-see
- X̱á:ytem · fort · Fraser Valley Regional · ~33 km · Must-see
- Cultus Lake View Point · lake · Fraser Valley Regional · ~34 km · Must-see
- Chadsey Lake · lake · Fraser Valley Regional · ~34 km · Must-see
Things to see near Everson, by type
Hill stations & viewpoints near Everson
91 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Everson. The closest is Sumas Mountain (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Sumas Mountain · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~11 km · Must-see
- Sumas Mountain Regional Park · viewpoint · Fraser Valley Regional · ~31 km · Must-see
- Lookout Mountain · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~32 km · Must-see
- Dewdney Peak · viewpoint · Fraser Valley Regional · ~40 km · Must-see
- Chillwack Mountain · viewpoint · Fraser Valley Regional · ~43 km · Must-see
- Sisters Glacier · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~44 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Everson
51 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Everson. The closest is Wiser Lake (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Wiser Lake · lake · Whatcom · ~13 km · Must-see
- Mill Lake · lake · Fraser Valley Regional · ~18 km · Must-see
- Toad Lake · lake · Whatcom · ~19 km · Must-see
- Tennant Lake · lake · Whatcom · ~25 km · Must-see
- Silver Lake · lake · Whatcom · ~26 km · Must-see
- Mosquito Lake · lake · Whatcom · ~29 km · Must-see
Parks near Everson
36 parks within 100 km of Everson. The closest is Cornwall Memorial Park (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Cornwall Memorial Park · park · Whatcom · ~24 km · Must-see
- Hovander Homestead Park · park · Whatcom · ~25 km · Must-see
- Fraser River Heritage Park · park · Fraser Valley Regional · ~31 km · Must-see
- Semiahmoo Park · park · Whatcom · ~41 km · Must-see
- South Surrey Athletic Park · park · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~46 km · Must-see
- Pitt Meadows Athletic Park · park · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~51 km · Must-see
Rivers, islands & mangroves near Everson
26 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Everson. The closest is Matsqui Island (28 km). Best time: september to february.
- Matsqui Island · river spot · Fraser Valley Regional · ~28 km · Must-see
- McMillan Island · river spot · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~41 km · Must-see
- Lummi Island · river spot · Whatcom · ~43 km · Must-see
- Barnston Island · river spot · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~50 km · Must-see
- Guemes Island · river spot · Skagit · ~56 km · Must-see
- Douglas Island · river spot · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~57 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Everson
23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Everson. The closest is Greater Vancouver Zoo (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Greater Vancouver Zoo · sanctuary · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~27 km · Must-see
- Sehome Hill Arboretum · sanctuary · Whatcom · ~29 km · Must-see
- Campbell Valley Regional Park · sanctuary · Washington · ~31 km · Must-see
- British Petroleum Wildlife Area · sanctuary · Whatcom · ~35 km · Must-see
- Clark Island Marine State Park · sanctuary · San Juan · ~49 km · Must-see
- Matia Island Marine State Park · sanctuary · San Juan · ~51 km · Must-see
Beaches & coast near Everson
18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Everson. The closest is Chuckanut Bay (36 km). Best time: october to march.
- Chuckanut Bay · beach · Whatcom · ~36 km · Must-see
- Bellingham Bay · beach · Whatcom · ~36 km · Must-see
- Semiahmoo Bay · beach · Whatcom · ~44 km · Must-see
- White Rock Beach · beach · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~45 km · Must-see
- Crescent Beach · beach · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~52 km · Must-see
- Mud Bay · beach · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~53 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Everson
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 101 km on the road.
- Start in Everson
- 11 km Sumas Mountain · viewpoint, Whatcom
- 20 km Mill Lake · lake, Fraser Valley Regional
- 25 km Wiser Lake · lake, Whatcom
- 18 km Cornwall Memorial Park · monument, Whatcom
- 8 km Toad Lake · lake, Whatcom
- 19 km Back to Everson
Plan a longer trip from Everson — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
How to reach Everson
All places near Everson by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Hatzic Island · lake · Fraser Valley Regional · ~35 km · Must-see
- British Petroleum Wildlife Area · sanctuary · Whatcom · ~35 km · Must-see
- Chuckanut Bay · beach · Whatcom · ~36 km · Must-see
- Canadian Museum of Flight · museum · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~36 km · Must-see
- Lake Samish · lake · Whatcom · ~36 km · Must-see
- Bellingham Bay · beach · Whatcom · ~36 km · Must-see
- Langley Evangelical Free Church · church · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~36 km · Must-see
- Silvermere Lake · lake · Fraser Valley Regional · ~37 km · Must-see
- All Saints Monastery · Buddhist site · Fraser Valley Regional · ~37 km · Must-see
- Dewdney Peak · viewpoint · Fraser Valley Regional · ~40 km · Must-see
- Hayward Lake · lake · Fraser Valley Regional · ~40 km · Must-see
- Monument to S.S. Beaver · fort · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~40 km · Must-see
- Fort Langley National Historic Site · fort · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~40 km · Must-see
- McMillan Island · river spot · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~41 km · Must-see
- Semiahmoo Park · park · Whatcom · ~41 km · Must-see
- Whonnock Lake · lake · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~42 km · Must-see
- McBarge · fort · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~42 km · Must-see
- Church Mountain · church · Whatcom · ~42 km · Must-see
- Powerhouse at Stave Falls Visitor Centre · waterfall · Fraser Valley Regional · ~43 km · Must-see
- Lummi Island · river spot · Whatcom · ~43 km · Must-see
- Chillwack Mountain · viewpoint · Fraser Valley Regional · ~43 km · Must-see
- Semiahmoo Bay · beach · Whatcom · ~44 km · Must-see
- Sisters Glacier · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~44 km · Must-see
- White Rock Beach · beach · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~45 km · Must-see
- Nicomen Mountain · viewpoint · Fraser Valley Regional · ~45 km · Must-see
- Bearpaw Mountain · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~45 km · Must-see
- Rolley Lake Falls · waterfall · Fraser Valley Regional · ~45 km · Must-see
- South Surrey Athletic Park · park · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~46 km · Must-see
- Thunder Glacier · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~48 km · Must-see
- Coleman Glacier · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~49 km · Must-see
- Hadley Glacier · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~49 km · Must-see
- Lincoln Peak · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~49 km · Must-see
- Clark Island Marine State Park · sanctuary · San Juan · ~49 km · Must-see
- Bastile Glacier · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~49 km · Must-see
- Chilliwack Museum · church · Fraser Valley Regional · ~49 km · Must-see
- Barnston Island · river spot · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~50 km · Must-see
- Roosevelt Glacier · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~50 km · Must-see
- No Name Glacier · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~50 km · Must-see
- Peace Arch Park · sanctuary · Washington · ~39 km · Must-see
- Peace Arch International Monument · fort · Whatcom · ~39 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Pitt Meadows Athletic Park · park · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~51 km · Must-see
- Deming Glacier · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~51 km · Must-see
- Matia Island Marine State Park · sanctuary · San Juan · ~51 km · Must-see
- Mazama Glacier · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~52 km · Must-see
- Mount Baker · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~52 km · Must-see
- Crescent Beach · beach · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~52 km · Must-see
- Easton Glacier · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~52 km · Must-see
- Mike Lake · lake · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~52 km · Must-see
- Bridal Veil Falls, British Columbia · waterfall · Fraser Valley Regional · ~53 km · Must-see
- Mud Bay · beach · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~53 km · Must-see
- Squak Glacier · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~54 km · Must-see
- Sholes Glacier · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~54 km · Must-see
- Rainbow Glacier · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~54 km · Must-see
- Surrey Bend Regional Park · park · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~54 km · Must-see
- Boundary Bay Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Washington · ~54 km · Must-see
- Boulder Glacier · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~54 km · Must-see
- Talum Glaciers · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~54 km · Must-see
- Boundary Bay · beach · Whatcom · ~54 km · Must-see
- Moran State Park · sanctuary · San Juan · ~55 km · Must-see
- Mount Baker National Recreation Area · sanctuary · Whatcom · ~56 km · Must-see
- Alouette Lake · lake · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~56 km · Must-see
- Mount Crickmer · viewpoint · Fraser Valley Regional · ~56 km · Must-see
- Mazama Falls · waterfall · Whatcom · ~56 km · Must-see
- Mount Constitution · viewpoint · San Juan · ~56 km · Must-see
- Elk Mountain · viewpoint · Fraser Valley Regional · ~56 km · Must-see
- Guemes Island · river spot · Skagit · ~56 km · Must-see
- Saddlebag Island Marine State Park · park · Skagit · ~57 km · Must-see
- Douglas Island · river spot · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~57 km · Must-see
- Arbuthnet Lake · lake · Whatcom · ~57 km · Must-see
- Iceberg Lake · lake · Whatcom · ~58 km · Must-see
- Padilla Bay · beach · Skagit · ~58 km · Must-see
- Tomyhoi Peak · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~58 km · Must-see
- Table Mountain · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~58 km · Must-see
- Holland Park · park · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~59 km · Must-see
- Deepwater Bay · beach · Skagit · ~59 km · Must-see
- Mount Herman · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~59 km · Must-see
- Patos Island · river spot · San Juan · ~59 km · Must-see
- Stave Lake · lake · Fraser Valley Regional · ~59 km · Must-see
- Evans Peak · viewpoint · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~59 km · Must-see
- Tree Island · river spot · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~60 km · Must-see
Count by type
| Type | Places | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 91 | Sumas Mountain (11 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 51 | Wiser Lake (13 km) |
| Parks | 36 | Cornwall Memorial Park (24 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 26 | Matsqui Island (28 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 23 | Greater Vancouver Zoo (27 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 18 | Chuckanut Bay (36 km) |
| Churches | 15 | Mission Museum (30 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 14 | X̱á:ytem (33 km) |
| Waterfalls | 9 | Whatcom Falls Park (28 km) |
| Museums | 6 | Canadian Museum of Flight (36 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 3 | All Saints Monastery (37 km) |
| Other attractions | 3 | Dude Chilling Park sign (84 km) |
| Treks | 1 | Skagit County Playfields Trail (67 km) |
Everson: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Everson?
Sumas Mountain (viewpoint, about 11 km), Wiser Lake (lake, about 13 km), Mill Lake (lake, about 18 km), Toad Lake (lake, about 19 km), Cornwall Memorial Park (monument, about 24 km), Tennant Lake (lake, about 25 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Everson?
64 places on Spotwander: 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 parks, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Everson?
Sumas Mountain, about 11 km by road; Sumas Mountain Regional Park (31 km) is next.
Which is the nearest lake to Everson?
Wiser Lake, about 13 km by road; Mill Lake (18 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Everson?
Cornwall Memorial Park, about 24 km by road; Hovander Homestead Park (25 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Everson?
Start in Everson, visit Sumas Mountain, then Mill Lake, then Wiser Lake, then Cornwall Memorial Park, then Toad Lake, and drive back — about 101 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Everson?
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks.
Towns near Everson
- Places near Nooksack · 2 km
- Places near Lynden · 11 km
- Places near Sumas · 13 km
- Places near Peaceful Valley · 18 km
- Places near Aldergrove East · 20 km
- Places near Abbotsford · 21 km
- Places near Aldergrove · 22 km
- Places near Geneva · 25 km
- Places near Ferndale · 25 km
- Places near Bellingham · 26 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Everson’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Everson on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.