Victoria, British Columbia is 16 miles north across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Port Angeles serves as the headquarter community for the Olympic National Park. The climate in Port Angeles is mild. Snow is abundant in the nearby mountains, but rare in the lowlands. The area averages 20-24 inches of rainfall per year.
Major industries are timber, fishing, shipping and tourism.
Port Angeles is the largest community on the North Olympic peninsula. As the county seat, it offers a wide range of services in the commericial, professional, legal and medical fields. Port Angeles schools enjoy strong community support. The community also supports a community college, a library system, a symphony orchestra and several other music and drama groups. The Port Angeles area offers a unique combination of recreational and professional opportunities, and provides a stimulating living environment.