British Columbia, Canada

Places to visit near Nooksack

Nooksack is a town in British Columbia, Canada, home to about 1,480 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 parks and 4 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Sumas Mountain (9 km), Wiser Lake (15 km) and Mill Lake (16 km).

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Nooksack, British Columbia
Nooksack, British Columbia, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Nooksack at a glance

Location
British Columbia, Canada
Population
about 1,480
Coordinates
48.9276° N, 122.3216° W
Places within 50 km
65 (65 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 Nooksack

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Nooksack: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Nooksack

93 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nooksack. The closest is Sumas Mountain (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Nooksack

52 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Nooksack. The closest is Wiser Lake (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Wiser Lake · lake · Whatcom · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Mill Lake · lake · Fraser Valley Regional · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Toad Lake · lake · Whatcom · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Silver Lake · lake · Whatcom · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Tennant Lake · lake · Whatcom · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Mosquito Lake · lake · Whatcom · ~29 km · Must-see

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Parks near Nooksack

36 parks within 100 km of Nooksack. The closest is Cornwall Memorial Park (26 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Nooksack

25 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Nooksack. The closest is Matsqui Island (27 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Matsqui Island · river spot · Fraser Valley Regional · ~27 km · Must-see
  • McMillan Island · river spot · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Lummi Island · river spot · Whatcom · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Barnston Island · river spot · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Douglas Island · river spot · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Guemes Island · river spot · Skagit · ~58 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Nooksack

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Nooksack. The closest is Greater Vancouver Zoo (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Nooksack

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Nooksack. The closest is Chuckanut Bay (37 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Nooksack

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 113 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nooksack
  2. 9 km Sumas Mountain · viewpoint, Whatcom
  3. 17 km Silver Lake · lake, Whatcom
  4. 24 km Mill Lake · lake, Fraser Valley Regional
  5. 25 km Wiser Lake · lake, Whatcom
  6. 18 km Toad Lake · lake, Whatcom
  7. 20 km Back to Nooksack

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From travellers near Nooksack

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How to reach Nooksack

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nooksack by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1793Sumas Mountain (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1552Wiser Lake (15 km)
    Parks536Cornwall Memorial Park (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves425Matsqui Island (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens523Greater Vancouver Zoo (27 km)
    Beaches & coast418Chuckanut Bay (37 km)
    Churches514Mission Museum (29 km)
    Forts & heritage513X̱á:ytem (32 km)
    Waterfalls310Whatcom Falls Park (29 km)
    Museums15Canadian Museum of Flight (37 km)
    Buddhist sites13All Saints Monastery (36 km)
    Other attractions02Dude Chilling Park Sign (85 km)
    Treks01Skagit County Playfields Trail (68 km)

    Nooksack: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nooksack?

    Sumas Mountain (viewpoint, about 9 km), Wiser Lake (lake, about 15 km), Mill Lake (lake, about 16 km), Toad Lake (lake, about 20 km), Silver Lake (lake, about 24 km), Cornwall Memorial Park (monument, about 26 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Nooksack?

    65 places on Spotwander: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 parks, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nooksack?

    Sumas Mountain, about 9 km by road; Sumas Mountain Regional Park (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Nooksack?

    Wiser Lake, about 15 km by road; Mill Lake (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Nooksack?

    Cornwall Memorial Park, about 26 km by road; Hovander Homestead Park (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nooksack?

    Start in Nooksack, visit Sumas Mountain, then Silver Lake, then Mill Lake, then Wiser Lake, then Toad Lake, and drive back — about 113 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nooksack?

    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 Nooksack

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Nooksack’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Nooksack on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.