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More than 60 percent of the Vancouver, BC, suburb[1] is of Asian descent, so its citywide Chinese New Year fest starting February 2 is massive, including a flower bazaar and dance and drum performances for the Year of the Sheep. Â
Eleven of Canada’s best chefs prove that they can whip up dishes even better than poutine and doughnuts at the Canadian Culinary Championships finale February 6 and 7.  [2]
Waiting was the hardest part, but after January 5, Washington State Ferries[3] will finally begin taking reservations for daily trips to San Juan Island.  Â
At the ski area’s annual Winter Carnival, the highlight is the January 18 Wife Carrying Contest, which is, no kidding, an international sport that challenges men to carry women 100 feet.  [4]
At the 18th annual Fisher Poets Gathering February 27 through March 1, fishermen recite their best odes to elusive swimmers while ships and canneries open their doors for tours. fisherpoets.org [5]
Learn to rev a snowmobile far from those deadly trees in Mount Hood Adventure’s new two-acre track meant for absolute beginners.  [6]
To balance the ice-carving competition at Oregon Winterfest February 14 to 16, there’s an artisanal fire pit contest that awards the best flame display.  [7]
Opening in January, the Twin Falls Visitor Center teaches about  the Snake River Canyon geology, history, and, with its view of the 486-foot bridge, how crazy the local BASE jumpers are. [8]
This feature appeared in the December 2014 issue of Seattle Met magazine.
References
- ^ Vancouver, BC, suburb (tourismrichmond.com)
- ^ Canadian Culinary Championships (goldmedalplates.com)
- ^ Washington State Ferries (wsdot.wa.gov)
- ^ ski area’s (skilookout.com)
- ^ Fisher Poets Gathering (fisherpoets.org)
- ^ Mount Hood Adventure (skibowl.com)
- ^ Oregon Winterfest (oregonwinterfest.com)
- ^ Twin Falls Visitor Center (visitidaho.org)
