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Peace Arch
BC Parks British Columbia
what to expect
Peace Arch Provincial Park is unique in BC’s system of Provincial Parks. Its location abuts the 49th parallel, in southwestern British Columbia and is contiguous with and closely tied to the State of Washington’s Peace Arch State Park. Located at the Peace Arch Border crossing, where US Interstate 5 ends and BC Highway 99 begins, the park is the first thing vehicle travelers see as they enter Canada. The Peace Arch, for which the park is named, was dedicated in 1921. It is a monument celebrating both the 1814 signing of the Treaty of Ghent which ended the war of 1812 and established the boundaries between Canada and the United States, as well as a century of peace between neighbours that followed. With its formal lawns and gardens, this park is like no other in BC’s system of protected are…
the basics
WaterFlush toiletsAccessible
what to know
Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.
No fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.
what to bring
This list adapts to Peace Arch. no showers means a travel towel;
common questions about Peace Arch
- does Peace Arch have electric hookups?
- No. Peace Arch Provincial Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
- how far is Peace Arch from Vancouver?
- Peace Arch Provincial Park is 41 km from Vancouver. Use Google Maps for current drive times — they account for terrain, traffic, ferries, and closures we can't.
- do you need reservations at Peace Arch?
- Yes. Peace Arch Provincial Park is operated by BC Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
nearby places
Within ~100 km of Peace Arch.
want to camp at Peace Arch?
Cancellation alerts are coming. We’ll email when sites open up at this park.
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Give back to this place
volunteer at BC Parks
Provincial parks rely on volunteer stewards for trail maintenance, beach clean-ups, and shoulder-season hosting. Most parks run programs through their park association.
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