Welcome to the Salish Sea!
With skylines dominated by the snow-capped volcanic peaks of Mt. Rainier (Lushootseed: Talol, Tahoma), Mt. Baker (Nooksack: Kweq’ Smánit, Lummi: Kwelshán) and Glacier Peak (Lushootseed: Tda-ko-buh-ba) to the east and the Olympic Mountains to the west, Washington State’s Salish Sea is unparalleled in its abundance of natural beauty. Known as the Gateway to the Pacific, the Salish Sea also serves as a historical cornerstone for maritime trade and fishing for communities throughout the Northwest and Pacific Rim.
From the Cascades to the Columbia River, salmon play an integral role in shaping the social and physical landscape of the Pacific Northwest. For this reason we have selected Bremerton, WA as our location for Pathways conference. Located directly across the water from Seattle on Washington’s iconic Olympic Peninsula, Bremerton is home to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and offers attendees both stunning views and a chance to experience the maritime history of Washington state. We look forward to having you to join us for Pathways!
The city of Bremerton lays on the traditional homelands of the Suquamish Tribe.
Local Excursions
Naval Museums
- USS Turner Joy
- Daily, 10-5PM
- PBY-Naval Museum on Whidbey Island
- Wednesday-Saturday 11-5, Sunday 1-5, $7
- US Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport
- Daily 10-4
- Puget Sound Navy Museum in Bremerton
- Daily 10-4, FREE
History & Museums
- Valentinetti Puppet Museum
- Thursday-Friday 10-4; Saturday 12-4, FREE
- Kitsap History Museum
- Thursday-Friday 10-4; Saturday 12-4, FREE
- Cascadia Art Museum in Edmonds
- Thursday-Sunday 11-5, $10
- Northwest Native Expressions at the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Center
- Daily 9-5
Recreation
- Meerkerk Gardens on Whidbey Island
- Daily 9-4, $5
- The Point Casino & Hotel in Kingston
- Tribal art, casino, dining
- Local lavender farms on San Juan Island and Sequim
Food & Drink
- Bainbridge Island Distillery
- BainbridgeWineries.com:
Wine tasting, list of wineries
Marine Life
- Langley Whale Center, Langley
- Thursday-Sunday, 11-4PM
- The Whale Museum, San Juan Island
- Daily 10-4
Bird Watching
- Lion’s Field Park
- Can find Pelagic and Double-crested Cormorants, as well as Long-tailed Ducks in the winter
- Lower Rota Vista Park
- Can find Large Pelagic Cormorant roost and Peregrine Falcon nest under Warren Ave. Bridge.
- Information according to Kitsap Audubon Society
Bremerton & Seattle Discounts
- Use code “CHINOOK” to get access to Passport Unlimited, an app that features discounts on dining, local retail, and online shopping. Some examples:
- 20% off total bill at Fraîche Cup in Bremerton
- $2/off adult evening ticket price at SEEFilm in Bremerton
- $5/off General Admission, $3/off Senior Admission to the Seattle Space Needle
