OpenRoad Driver Volume 11 Issue 1 | Page 19

Volume 11 Issue 1 » 19 DRIVING ROUTE: Vancouver to Deception Pass Bridge Deception Pass to Oak Harbor Oak Harbor to Coupeville Coupeville to Langley, WA Langley, WA to Vancouver 150 kms 10 miles 11 miles 26 miles 139 miles » The wonders of Whidbey Island are just one tank of fuel and a weekend away in Washington state. Eliminate the ferry crossing, and island getaways can be marvelously therapeutic. We chose Whidbey Island, the largest of Washington state’s islands and a charming strip of land that offers an enticing array of small towns with gourmet restaurants, delectable gift shops and a unique assortment of accommodation. With its beaches and spectacular vistas, it promises endless browsing, long, rejuvenating walks and the delight of peace, solitude and all the organic, wholesome food you could desire. The 169-square-mile strip of land is 224 kilometres from Vancouver and is home to the towns of Oak Harbor, Coupeville and Langley. Deception Pass Bridge marks the start of the island, and it’s a bridge so magnificent you can’t help but park the car, walk around and gasp at the view. It’s the kind of place that inspires people to propose, declare eternal love and promise each other and themselves great things. 1 hour 45 minutes 15 minutes 18 minutes 38 minutes 2 hours 48 minutes