Peace Arch Park, Provincial park in Surrey, Canada and Blaine, United States.
Peace Arch Park is a provincial park in Surrey and a state park in Blaine that extends across both sides of the border. Maintained lawns surround the central arch, and pathways lead through flower beds to national flags on either side.
The park came into being in 1921 to celebrate a century of peace between the two countries following the War of 1812. The dedication of the arch brought thousands from both sides of the border together and reinforced the intention to live side by side without conflict.
Families spread blankets on the lawns for outdoor meals, while the white arch serves as a popular backdrop for photographs. Visitors from both countries meet here without formal border checks and use the space as a meeting point between nations.
Visitors can arrive on foot or by car and use parking areas on either side of the border. Restrooms and benches are available, and the pathways are flat and suitable for wheelchairs.
Those who stay within the park boundaries can walk back and forth between the two countries without showing identification papers. Many use this opportunity for brief family reunions when relatives live on opposite sides of the border.
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