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The International Peace Arch
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The International Peace Arch stands astride the international boundary between Surrey, British Columbia and Blaine, Washington. "The Peace Arch Rises", one foot anchored in American soil and the other in Canadian. Standing tall as a physical symbol of an imaginary line that stretches 3000 miles.
Poised above the international boundary of both countries the Peace Arch represents the longest undefended boundary in the world. Dedicated in 1921, it is the first Monument built and dedicated to world peace.
The United States Canada Peace Anniversary Association (USCPAA), is a privately funded, nonprofit organization, advocates for peace education and promotes the history
of the Peace Arch. More....
The USCPAA non government organization dedicated to the international park that is not funded by Washington State Parks or British Columbia Provincial Parks.
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International Park Etiquette |
We (USCPAA) receive many questions regarding visiting the international park. Please be advised of the following:
1) You are not required to have a visa to visit the park and Monument. However, always remember your personal identification when visiting the international park.
2) You may walk around and enjoy the entire international (US/Can) park. However, do not walk outside the parks boundaries or enter the adjacent country unless you have cleared Customs to legally enter that country.
The International Park is monitored. Violators will prosecuted.
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| State/Provincial Park Use and Facility Rental |
Peace Arch State and Provincial Parks are jointly managed and
maintained by Washington State Parks and British Columbia Parks. Park kitchen facilities are available for a rental.
For information on park use or facility rentals contact:
 Peace Arch State Park
P.O. Box 87
Blaine, WA 98230
Telephone (360) 332-8221
PeaceArch@PARKS.WA.GOV
2007 Peace Arch State Park Visitors Guide
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Peace Arch Provincial Park
138 Peace Park Drive
RR#7 Surrey, BC V4P 2Y2
Telephone (604) 541-1217
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| How to find the International Peace Arch |
From USA: The Peace Arch is located on Interstate 5, in
the city of Blaine, twenty-one miles north of Bellingham,
Washington at the US/Canadian border, in Whatcom County.
From Canada: The Peace Arch is located 30 miles south of
Vancouver, British Columbia on Hwy 99.
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