Fraser Valley Regional district, British Columbia, Canada

Places to visit near Sumas

Sumas is a town in Fraser Valley Regional district, British Columbia, Canada, home to about 1,373 people. Within 50 km by road there are 69 places to visit — 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 parks and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Mill Lake (7 km), Sumas Mountain (13 km) and Sumas Mountain Regional Park (17 km).

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Sumas, British Columbia
Sumas, Fraser Valley Regional district, British Columbia, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sumas at a glance

Location
Fraser Valley Regional district, British Columbia, Canada
Population
about 1,373
Coordinates
49.0001° N, 122.2649° W
Places within 50 km
69 (69 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 Sumas

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sumas: 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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Things to see near Sumas, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Sumas

102 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sumas. The closest is Sumas Mountain (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sumas

53 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sumas. The closest is Mill Lake (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Mill Lake · lake · Fraser Valley Regional · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Silver Lake · lake · Whatcom · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Sumas Lake · lake · Fraser Valley Regional · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Chadsey Lake · lake · Fraser Valley Regional · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Cultus Lake View Point · lake · Fraser Valley Regional · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Hatzic Island · lake · Fraser Valley Regional · ~23 km · Must-see

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Parks near Sumas

35 parks within 100 km of Sumas. The closest is Fraser River Heritage Park (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sumas

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sumas. The closest is Greater Vancouver Zoo (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Sumas

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Sumas. The closest is Matsqui Island (18 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Matsqui Island · river spot · Fraser Valley Regional · ~18 km · Must-see
  • McMillan Island · river spot · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Barnston Island · river spot · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Douglas Island · river spot · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Lummi Island · river spot · Whatcom · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Tree Island · river spot · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~58 km · Must-see

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Churches near Sumas

15 churches within 100 km of Sumas. The closest is Mission Museum (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sumas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sumas
  2. 7 km Mill Lake · lake, Fraser Valley Regional
  3. 11 km Matsqui Island · island, Fraser Valley Regional
  4. 16 km Sumas Mountain Regional Park · viewpoint, Fraser Valley Regional
  5. 20 km Silver Lake · lake, Whatcom
  6. 17 km Sumas Mountain · viewpoint, Whatcom
  7. 13 km Back to Sumas

Plan a longer trip from Sumas — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Sumas

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    Places near Sumas by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints102Sumas Mountain (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs53Mill Lake (7 km)
    Parks35Fraser River Heritage Park (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Greater Vancouver Zoo (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves18Matsqui Island (18 km)
    Churches15Mission Museum (19 km)
    Beaches & coast15Chuckanut Bay (49 km)
    Forts & heritage13X̱á:ytem (21 km)
    Waterfalls10Powerhouse at Stave Falls Visitor Centre (33 km)
    Museums4Canadian Museum of Flight (36 km)
    Buddhist sites3All Saints Monastery (25 km)
    Other attractions3Dude Chilling Park sign (84 km)
    Treks1Skagit County Playfields Trail (78 km)

    Sumas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sumas?

    Mill Lake (lake, about 7 km), Sumas Mountain (viewpoint, about 13 km), Sumas Mountain Regional Park (viewpoint, about 17 km), Silver Lake (lake, about 18 km), Matsqui Island (island, about 18 km), Sumas Lake (lake, about 19 km).

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

    69 places on Spotwander: 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 parks, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sumas?

    Sumas Mountain, about 13 km by road; Sumas Mountain Regional Park (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Sumas?

    Mill Lake, about 7 km by road; Silver Lake (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Sumas?

    Fraser River Heritage Park, about 20 km by road; Cornwall Memorial Park (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sumas?

    Start in Sumas, visit Mill Lake, then Matsqui Island, then Sumas Mountain Regional Park, then Silver Lake, then Sumas Mountain, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sumas?

    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 Sumas

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