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If you’re in search of a peaceful getaway from the hectic pace of modern life, start planning your trip to the San Juan Islands now. This small, scattered archipelago is a bucolic mélange of sustainable farms and charming accommodations, where the pace hasn’t changed much since the 1950s.
The most populous island in the famed archipelago for which it’s named,San Juan Islandsits just a few miles off of Canada’s Vancouver Island, a short ferry ride from Victoria, BC. It is situated west of, and farther from the mainland Washington ferry terminal in Anacortes, compared to the other two most visited San Juan Islands, Orcas Island and Lopez Island. In many ways, the San Juan Islands bear a resemblance to the Gulf Islands in Canada, located just across the Georgia Strait near Victoria, BC and Vancouver Island. You might contemplate planning a trip to both San Juan Island and the popular Gulf Island, Salt Spring Island.
As the seasons turn warmer, Pacific Northwest waters glisten and dance, and the inviting sea mist beckons travelers to the San Juan Islands. The ferry-serviced islands are the biggest draw for locals and visitors: Orcas, San Juan (Friday Harbor), Lopez, and Shaw. Each island offers its own unique charm.