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Park
Info:
Peace Arch Provincial Park is unique in BC's system of provincial
parks. Its location straddles the 49th parallel, with its
planning and development done in conjunction with Washington
State Parks. With its formality of beautiful lawns and gardens,
this park is like no other.
The Peace Arch, dedicated in 1921,
was the first such structure in the world. It was built
on the International Boundary
between Canada and the United States to commemorate the
lasting peace between the two countries. School children
from the
United States and Canada donated money for the purchase
of the land surrounding the Peace Arch and in 1939 the Canadian
portion of the Peace Arch Park was officially dedicated.
The
park provides opportunities for walking, indoor and outdoor
picnicking and a playground for children.
Park
Size: 9
hectares on the Canadian side
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
The park
is about 40 km south of Vancouver and is situated on the International
Boundary at the Douglas Border crossing. This is at the junction
of Highway 99 in British Columbia and Interstate 5 in Washington
State.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
Nature
& Culture:
- History -
The Peace Arch is the world's first monument to peace.
Sam Hill a prominent American businessman, conceived
the idea of the Arch. Mr. Hill laid a hollow cornerstone
within which he placed a hammered steel box made from
the steel of a captured slave ship. Inside the box, he
placed apiece of the Beaver and the Mayflower. The Arch
was fitted with two iron gates, leaving them open to
symbolize peace between the two great nations. Peace
Arch was dedicated in 1921. The lands around the Arch
were gathered through donations and fundraising efforts.
Two decades later, on November 7, 1939, the Peace Arch
and surrounding lands on the Canadian side became Peace
Arch Provincial Park.
- Conservation -
The park offers the historical Peace Arch with its engravings "Children
of a Common Mother", on the Washington and "Brethren
Dwelling Together in Unity" on the British Columbia side.
Among other things, the park offers broad lawns, public
areas, a lily pond and a flower garden in the shape of
the Canadian flag. The
park is also characterized by broad lawns, a lily pond
and a flower garden in the shape of the Canadian flag. Flowers,
trees and shrubs are part of the park's natural heritage.
Please do not damage or remove them.
Visitor
Safety:
- Steep bluffs and cliffs border the edge of the picnic
grounds. Please use caution.
- Be careful crossing the road.
Visitor
Safety Information (park
safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)
Reservations:For
parks that accept reservations,
all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover
Camping.
There
are no vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
Reservations
are not accepted at this park, all campsites are on a
first-come, first-served basis. For parks that accept
reservations or information on the reservation service,
click here.
Group
Camp/Picnic Reservations:
Group campsite
and/or group picnic site reservations are accepted
at this park.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.
Contact
Information:
Peace Park Management Ltd.
ppmgmt@telus.net
1-(604) 541-1217
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No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
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No
wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
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There
are no group campsites at this park.
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This park has a day-use/picnic area. Click
here for
reservation information. There are 42 picnic tables
available. There is a grassy area and a horse shoe
pit. Wheelchair accessible flush toilets are available.
There is no locked gate. The day use area is open with full services from April 1 - October 8, with limited services from October 9 2007 - March 31 2008.
Group
Picnic Building Use Fee: $200.00 per group
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There
is a wheelchair path from the parking lot to the
washrooms.
The trail is approximately 300 metres
long.
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Cold
water taps are located throughout the park. Taps are
shut off during the off-season.
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There
are flush toilets available at the park. |
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There
are no showers at this park.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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Campfires
are not permitted.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park. |
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There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at
this park.
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There
are no developed trails at this park.
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This
park does not have a playground. |
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No
swimming.
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There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking
in this park.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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No
fishing.
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Cycling
is not permitted.
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No
horseback riding.
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Pets/domestic
animals must be on a leash at all times and
are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings.
You are responsible for their behaviour and
must dispose of their excrement.
Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or
other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential
for problems with bears.
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No
wildlife viewing opportunities.
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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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No
hunting in the park. |
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |
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