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About Us

Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism is an independent, 501 (c)(6) nonprofit, economic development organization. Our purpose is to improve the economy by marketing Bellingham and Whatcom County as premier, year-round, visitor, sports, outdoor recreation, arts, cultural, and meeting destinations; BWCT also supports all travel, tourism, and hospitality businesses and nonprofits in Whatcom County.  

Learn more about how we work to help our entire community throughout Whatcom County!

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We are so grateful for our community and the ongoing opportunity to support Whatcom County's economic development through tourism.

To better show how we serve, here is our 2024 Year in ReviewPlease spend a few minutes learning about our work. Thank you!

Take the course and become an ambassador! 

Whether you work in hospitality, retail, public services, or simply love sharing your passion for our beautiful region, this course will equip you with insights into how tourism shapes our economy and community, and the knowledge and confidence to make every visitor’s experience memorable!

This training is designed to be engaging and interactive, featuring: 

  • Short, engaging lessons, quizzes, and activities
  • Local knowledge you can use in visitor interactions
  • Insights into how tourism shapes our economy and community

Approximate time to complete: 20-30 minutes. You can save your progress and return at any point.

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        We acknowledge that Whatcom County is located on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. They cared for the lands that included what we’d call the Puget Sound region, Vancouver Island and British Columbia since time immemorial. This gives us the great obligation and opportunity to learn how to care for our surrounding areas and all the natural and human resources we require to live. We express our deepest respect and gratitude for our indigenous neighbors, the Lummi Nation and Nooksack Tribe, for their enduring care and protection of our shared lands and waterways.
Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
Visitor Center Located at I-5 Exit 253 - Check Hours
904 Potter Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
Phone: 360-671-3990
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