Crossing the Border on Foot: A Quiet Solo Escape to Point Roberts

 I didn’t expect to spend part of my day in the U.S.—but I did. On foot, with nothing but my waterproof backpack for hiking and a vague sense of direction.

There’s a curious little border near Vancouver. If you follow the roads just right, you’ll reach Point Roberts—a tiny U.S. town separated from Washington by Canada itself. It’s one of those places that seem like a cartographic accident, but once you’re there, it feels intentional. Quiet. Simple. Safe.

🌲 The Route

I took a local bus to Bridgeport and walked toward Boundary Bay. There’s no dedicated pedestrian crossing—just a car lane. So I walked up to the booth, passport in hand, and waited behind the cars like I belonged. No stamp, just a nod.

Once across, the road stays quiet. I passed a gas station, a grocery store, and a few houses that looked out over endless sky. About 20 minutes later, I reached the marina. It was still and beautiful—almost too quiet to feel real.

🎒 The Essentials

There’s no public transport in Point Roberts, so if you walk in, you walk everything. That’s where the waterproof backpack for hiking came in handy—light enough for a border walk, sturdy enough for unexpected wind, and waterproof enough for the coastal air.

Signal was patchy. About 70% of the time, I could still connect to Canadian networks, but it wasn’t ideal for scrolling. Which was fine—I wasn’t here to scroll.

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✨ The Feel

This isn’t a place for thrill-seeking. It’s the kind of destination you visit when you need to feel still again. A small, peaceful town with friendly faces, tidy roads, and the kind of silence you remember.

After a slow hour wandering, I turned around and walked back across the border—just as quietly as I arrived.

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