Strait of Juan de Fuca: Touring the Northern Olympic Peninsula

Between the Olympic Peninsula’s verdant wilderness and the southern rim of Vancouver Island lies the Strait of Juan de Fuca, dividing the United States from Canada. The sometimes-treacherous, always-fascinating waterway separates Puget Sound and the San Juan and Gulf islands from the wild Pacific. The 110-mile road edging the strait takes you through a microcosm of the variety found on the peninsula. From its eastern tip, where a quaint town clings to its Victorian heyday, to the native fishing village and fog-shrouded coast on the far western corner, the peninsula provides glimpses of great diversity. Highlights include: ferry rides, views of Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, historical museums, a National Wildlife Refuge, a herb farm, a Native American museum, the northwest corner of the United States, the Makah Indian reservation, hiking trails, and rugged coastline. The detailed itinerary in this eTrail is a driving tour that features extensive recommendations for sightseeing attractions, recreational activities, lodging, restaurants, shopping, and more.