Peace Arch Park
An easy day, exactly when you need one.
If you're looking for an easy day with pets on leash, Peace Arch Park is a solid pick.
Not the pick for solitude or a rugged wilderness day — this is a developed, easy-access spot.
Don't leave without...
- Pets on leash
Overview
Peace Arch Park is unique within the BC Parks system, with formal lawns and gardens straddling the United States border. It is maintained in partnership with Washington State Parks and offers opportunities for walks and picnics. The Peace Arch, dedicated in 1921, commemorates the lasting peace between Canada and the United States.
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Quick Facts
- Type
- park
- Coordinates
- 49.0030, -122.7564
Good to know
- Hours & season
Park gate — open 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Operating dates — January 1 to December 31 each year (as published for the 2025 season).
Off-season use — not permitted.
- Fees & reservations
School children donation — School children from both countries donated money for the purchase of the land surrounding the Peace Arch.
Day-use pass reservation — not required at this park (this says nothing about fees).
Reservations — camping.bcparks.ca
- Getting there & parking
Peace Arch Park is about 40 km south of Vancouver, at the Douglas Border Crossing of the Canada-U.S. border. It is at the junction of Highway 99 in British Columbia and Interstate 5 in Washington State.
- Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Pit or flush toilets
- Drinking water
- Accessibility information
- Picnic shelters
Picnic areas — Peace Arch Park has a day-use and picnicking area with 37 picnic tables. There is a large lawn next to the picnic area. Wheelchair-accessible flush toilets are available nearby.
Pit or flush toilets — Flush toilets are available. During the winter, these are closed.
Drinking water — Cold-water taps are available throughout the park. Taps are shut off during the off-season.
Picnic shelters — Heritage Hall rentals Heritage Hall is available for day-use and picnicking reservations between April 1 and October 31. You can book Heritage Hall through the BC Parks reservation service. The hall can accommodate 150 people, and it has a kitchen. The reservation fee includes the use of tables and chairs. Fees (per day) Group picnic shelter fee $200 A $20 fee is added for anyone who is not a B.C. resident.
Day-use and camping areas — Heritage Hall group picnic shelter.
- Accessibility
Accessibility information is available for this park.
- Dogs & pets
Dogs and other domestic animals are welcome but must be leashed. They are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You must always be in control of your pets and dispose of their waste appropriately.
- Safety & notices
Fire ban status — No campfire ban is currently in effect at this park. as of Oct 9, 2026
More details
- The Peace Arch
- Dedicated in 1921, it was the first such structure in the world, built on the international boundary between Canada and the United States to commemorate the lasting peace between the two countries.
- Official dedication
- In 1939, the Canadian portion of Peace Arch Park was officially dedicated.
