I am in Bellingham and need to head up North this week for some odds and ends (lens hoods, CF cards, new mouse, etc.) Where should I go?

Ah sorry can't help you! I've never bought anything *here* from a store. I always buy online. Amazon, Ebay, etc.

But for odds and ends I'd check Costco for CF Cards (fairly decent price), & Best Buy or Future shop for the mouse.

Definitely Leo's Camera on Granville or Beau Photo on 6th

Ditto to CJ & Jamie's replies.

I think most items are less expensive/more readily available in the US .

Here, I shop at Leo's & Beau, too, plus a little Mom & Pop store in Delta (minutes away from the border) called Photo Expert (photoexpert.com). If you go on the weekend, make sure that you hit Leo's early (sooooo busy on Sat), and Beau isn't open on weekends.

Have fun on your trip!