The owner of Alison’s Coastal Cafe & Bakery has bought the Lockspot Cafe, and is planning to preserve the nearly century-old restaurant just next to the Ballard Locks. Read more on My Ballard
Red Mill Totem House closing
Social distancing…
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Fish Ladder Viewing Room now open
The fish ladder viewing room at the Ballard Locks is now open after a major renovation. This is the time of the year to get the kids over there to view the salmon returning from the ocean to spawn. See the link for more info and a video…
Rules and Regs at Shilshole
We have many new tenants here at Shilshole and thus, many questions regarding waste oil disposal, batteries, subleasing, parking, etc. Answers to these questions can always be found on the “More Info…” tab at the top of this page. Please take the time to read each of the Port of Seattle documents as they will answer many of your questions. Thanks.
Algae Blooms
What’s that in the water? A large patch of orange, brown, or green in the Puget Sound is likely to be a “bloom,” or gathering of marine algae or plankton. These are types of water plants and animals.
Challenges with Canadian Customs Aug 9th
Canadian customs workers will begin a work “slowdown” Friday…
Travelers and commercial traffic entering Canada should expect long lineups and lengthy delays at border crossings and airports starting Friday, August 6 as nearly 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency employees begin job action across the country.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/cbsa-work-to-rule-strike-1.6129496
Canada opens Aug 9th
As a first step, starting August 9, 2021, Canada plans to begin allowing entry to American citizens and permanent residents, who are currently residing in the United States, and have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to entering Canada for non-essential travel. This preliminary step allows for the Government of Canada to fully operationalize the adjusted border measures ahead of September 7, 2021, and recognizes the many close ties between Canadians and Americans.
membership question
How does one join the liveaboard association?
Admin note: as a Port of Seattle authorized liveaboard at Shilshole you are, by default, a member of the Shilshole Liveaboard Assoc. We have a board comprised of 15 members that works with the Port regarding policy and security issues that affects not just us liveaboards but the tenants in general. Contact us
Enjoy the heat….it could be worse!
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