Lower Mainland. 
Know before you go
Advisories
Safety information
- Steep bluffs and cliffs border the edge of the picnic grounds. Please use caution. Be careful crossing the road.
Special notes
- Heritage Hall is available for day-use reservations by the public through the BC Parks reservation service.
- This park is on the Canada-US Border. You may be asked to provide identification and immigration information by officers of the Canada Border Services Agency or the US Customs and Border Protection.
- The parking lot for Peace Arch Park is situated on Semiahmoo First Nation land. BC Parks subleases the parking lot from Semiahmoo for public use.
Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.
Visit responsibly
Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:
Maps and location
Any maps provided on this page are for information only. They may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.
Getting there
Peace Arch Park is about 40 km south of Vancouver, 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.
Things to do
Pets must be leashed 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.
About this park
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 pieces of the Beaver and the Mayflower. The Arch was fitted with two iron gates, left open to symbolize peace between Canada and the United States. 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 Park.
This park features the historical Peace Arch with its engravings “Children of a Common Mother”, on the Washington side, 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. Flowers, trees, and shrubs are part of the park’s natural heritage. Please do not damage or remove them.
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.
Contact
| Reservations, changes, and cancellations | Our call centre is open from 7 am to 7 pm Pacific Time. There is a $5 fee for reservations, changes, or cancellations made by phone.
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| Park operator | This park is operated by Peace Park Management Ltd. |
| General questions and feedback for BC Parks | We answer emails weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm Pacific Time. |
