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Peace Arch Provincial Park

peace arch

BC Parks
British Columbia · reservable

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
drive from vancouver
0.5h · 41 km
drive from calgary
8.8h · 660 km
drive from edmonton
10.9h · 818 km

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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; the lake means a swimsuit;

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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 — approximately a 0.5-hour drive on highway routes.
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.
when is the best time to camp at peace arch?
Peak season at Peace Arch Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of peace arch.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from bc parks + open sources

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