Peace Arch State Park is a day-use park commemorating treaties and agreements that arose from the war of 1812. The park celebrates the unguarded Canadian border that stretches from the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia. The park features horticultural exhibitions and the giant, commemorative, concrete arch that straddles the border of the two nations.
An area of 20-acre is covered by Peace Arch State Park. Vast lawns, gardens and the magnificent Peace Arch on the border of the United States and Canada make this a uniquely beautiful park. The 67-foot Peace Arch is jointly maintained by the United States and Canada. The concrete structure was the inspiration of Sam Hill, railroad builder and industrialist. More than 20,000 flowers are planted annually on the grounds. The park offers magnificent views of Point Roberts, Vancouver Island and the San Juan Islands. An interpretive sign and totem pole on the premises explain the concept of the park. Staff host interpretive programs about the park and its flowers. Daily question-and-answer sessions are provided for visitors.
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