Peace Arch Provincial Park
- Peace Arch Provincial Park
Infobox_protected_area
name = Peace Arch Provincial Park
iucn_category = V
caption = Location of "Peace Arch Provincial Park" in British Columbia
locator_x = 162
locator_y = 240
location = Canada
nearest_city = Surrey
lat_degrees = 49
lat_minutes = 00
lat_seconds = 00
lat_direction = N
long_degrees = 122
long_minutes = 45
long_seconds = 25
long_direction = W
area = 0.09 km²
established = November 7, 1939
visitation_num =
visitation_year =
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.
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.
Recreation
The following recreational activities are available: walking, indoor and outdoor picnicking and a playground for children.
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.
ize
The park is nine hectares in size.
External links
* [http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/peacarch.html Peace Arch Provincial Park]
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