This US City Could Be Sold To Canada

Point Roberts may be sold to Canada. In fact, Point Roberts, WA is only part of the US due to a mapping error that occurred when America’s borders were being made. Now, the recent border closure has many residents trapped. Come with us as we explore this unique accident and the fascinating community that came from it.

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Some footage used from Youtube Channel: Timtwoface

[Pisti]

Can you imagine:
Birth Certificate: Point Roberts, USA
Death Certificate: Point Roberts, Canada
Without ever leaving!

[Mark-yypy]

It’s not a question of whether or not Canadians like you, Covid is the reason why the border is closed.

[montgomerybojangles]

eh! put those berries back, you didn't pay duties on that agricultural produce.

[samkuhn]

Visiting Point Roberts had always been on my bucket list after I started traveling for work back in the late 1980s. I was working near Delta, BC back in 2018 and always wanted to visit Point Roberts. I found it surreal when I crossed the border being a US citizen. Point Roberts was quaint and charming. I’m glad I had a chance to visit! Godspeed to all the residents of Point Roberts!

[Slippin_Jimmy_]

"Since I'm on camera, I never go across."
I feel that.

[vishred]

Im from Vancouver and totally forgot how the border closure must've affected our friends in Point Roberts. I would have thought the Government certainly made some exception. That really sucks.

[themanyouwanttobe]

"It doesn't seem like a very American thing to let this go."

Yeah, that pretty much sums it up

[mrunknown]

One of the things that has prevented Point Roberts from becoming Canadian is that the fishing rights in the water around it are what is valuable. While the US does not appear to highly value the land, it is the fishing rights they value. A deal could be proposed to sell the land to Canada and keep the fishing rights, however Canada had taken the position, that unless they end up with the fishing rights, they are quite prepared to keep the status quo.

[bdh]

Wow, Auntie Pam gave up 85 people in the witness protection program in one fell swoop. Yikes!

[charlie]

I can’t emphasize more how underrated this channel is

[jimmclaughlin]

If it isn't mentioned somewhere in these comments, geographically speaking, there is a similar situation with Minnesota's Northwest Angle, an area at the northernmost tip of Minnesota that is also surrounded by water and Canada.

[ebiven]

Off the Cuff: "Get rich of what?"
Guy Eating Mic: "GOOD EVENING MEMBERS OF COUNCIL"

[jazzman]

Can't believe that the state of Washington just... Doesn't run ferries out to this town?

[brentfarvors]

"Are you meeting someone from Canada...?" "Nah, just meeting my pot dealer..."

[FoolioBeardy]

I wonder how many properties on Point Roberts are owned by the guy who wants to sell Point Roberts to Canada. The value of his portfolio would explode, which would explain his non-answer to your direct question.

[josephseiler]

As someone who lives on the Canadian side of that border, I am outraged what the Canadian and American governments have done to my friends and neighbours in the Point.

[outdoormountainman]

I’m Canadian and love the fact that Point Roberts exists, it is just such a unique piece of geography that feels like a far away land just down the street.

[sharonharris]

I can't imagine living in a town that doesn't have pharmacies or medical care. It just seems so inconvenient no matter how lovely the place is.

[VishnuKamath]

As a former resident of Washington and current resident of BC, they need to start a ferry between Blaine and point Roberts. This will really help students, provide tourists and easy access to goods and services

[boldvankaalen]

Soon on another channel: how a youtuber causes a Corona outbreak in Point Roberts