Orcas Island

Orcas Island is the largest of Washington's San Juan Islands. It is in fact very close to the Canadian border, lying 23 miles northeast of Victoria, BC, although not as close as nearby San Juan Island. The largest community on Orcas Island is Eastsound, others being Deer Harbor, Orcas and Olga. Several Washington State Parks are located on or near the island.

The Most Anticipated Upcoming Washington Events Are: Lantern Tours at the Fort Vancouver November 21 Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival Ridgefield continuing thru November 21 Wind River Cellars ? Thanksgiving Weekend Open House Husum November 27 thru November 29 Christmas Lighting Festival Leavenworth December 18 thru December 20 Great Value Wines Under $10.00 - Wine Education Series Ellensburg continuing

Other upcoming events include: Holiday Barrel Tasting Walla Walla December 4 thru December 6 Winterfest Arts and Crafts Fair Gig Harbor November 28 thru November 29 The Messiah Wenatchee December 6 Red Wine and Chocolate Port Angeles and Port Townsend February 6 thru February 7 Christmas Lighting Festival Leavenworth December 11 thru December 13