What's new?
This exhibition at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum explores defining events of America's 250 years
Moments that Made Us
(May 1 - July 11)
The famous Ilwaco Christmas tree is constructed from this used equipment
Crab Pots
Ilwaco was previously known by either of these names
Whealdonsburg
Unity
The Discovery Trail that connects Ilwaco and Long Beach starts here
Port of Ilwaco
You have a good chance of spotting this type of bear in Ilwaco and surroundings
Black bear
This expansion to Ilwaco's healthcare offerings is coming soon...
Ocean Beach Health Express Care
This street is completely closed for Ilwaco's famous Halloween block party each year
Lake St.
The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum has been operating for this many years
42 years
2,023 acres
How big is Cape Disappointment State Park?
The "____ ____ Community Forest" was created by the City of Ilwaco in 2023 to preserve its watershed
Bear Ridge Community Forest
The 388 acre land purchase will also support outdoor recreation and sustainable employment
How many aquatic animals are depicted on the new mural next to City Hall?
EIGHT
(2 Crabs, 2 Clams, 1 Tuna, 1 Coho Salmon, 1 Lingcod, 1 Sea Star)
"Christmas in _______" traditionally closes out the Ilwaco Saturday Market season
Christmas in September
These two Ilwaco locations are on the National Register of Historic Places
Cape Disappointment Historic District
Colbert House (corner of Quaker St. and Lake St.)
There are about ____ miles of hiking trails in Ilwaco (counting both Cape Disappointment and Black Lake)
9 miles
This type of "berry" is grown next to Black Lake
Cranberry
Shoot some pool with your pals at this new downtown watering hole
Rae Rae's Tavern
This business hosts the annual Ilwaco Crab Crawl
Tre-Fin Day Boat Seafood
This still-operating Ilwaco service organization was established before Washington became a state
Ilwaco Hook & Ladder Company
Founded in 1887
This public Ilwaco amenity was recently renovated, funded by over $200,000 of grants
Ilwaco Community Park
(East end of Lake St.)
In summer, "barely" a day goes by without these tickets being sold at the Port of Ilwaco
Ilwaco Salmon Derby tickets
Need to get your catch processed or on the hunt for canned tuna? Head to this new business at the Port of Ilwaco
Sportsmen's Canning
These two events open the Ilwaco Saturday Market each year on the first Saturday in May
Ilwaco Children's Parade
&
Blessing of the Fleet
14.8 miles
What was the distance covered by the "Clamshell Railroad" between Ilwaco and Nahcotta?
The line was later extended to Megler, nearly doubling its length.
The Pacific NW Offshore race celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. Boats depart from Ilwaco and race across the border to ______
Victoria, BC
You are walking from Ilwaco's 360 Flower Shop to the River City Playhouse. What is your "bearing"?
East (090°)