Peace Arch Provincial Park
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| Peace Arch Provincial Park | |
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| IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape) | |
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| Location: | Canada |
| Nearest city: | Surrey |
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| Area: | 0.09 km² |
| Established: | November 7, 1939 |
| Governing body: | BC Parks |
Peace Arch Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the cross-border Peace Arch Park.
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[edit] History
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. The Canadian side was established as a provincial park on November 7, 1939.
[edit] Recreation
The following recreational activities are available: walking, indoor and outdoor picnicking and a playground for children.
[edit] Location
It is located in Surrey, British Columbia, 40 kilometres south of Vancouver, on the shore of the Strait of Georgia, in Semiahmoo Bay. It 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.
[edit] Size
The park is nine hectares in size.
[edit] External links
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