Peace Arch Provincial Park

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Peace Arch Provincial Park
IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape)
Location of Peace Arch Provincial Park in British Columbia
Location	Canada
Nearest city	Surrey
Coordinates	49°00′00″N 122°45′25″W / 49, -122.75694
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.

Peace Arch Provincial Park, from the Canadian side

The international boundary markers at the park

1 History
2 Recreation
3 Location
4 Size
5 External links

[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.