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| State Park Overview: |
 | Peace Arch State Park is a 20-acre day-use park commemorating treaties and agreements that arose from the war of 1812. The park celebrates the unguarded United States/Canadian border that stretches from the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia. The park features horticultural exhibitions and the giant, commemorative, concrete arch that straddles the border of the two nations. The countries co-maintain the monument. |
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Beautiful Spot
It takes a little exploring, but this park is very beautiful. There are little garden areas and numerous sculptures from around the world. Every time I visit I discover a new hidden garden or sculpture. Today I even found two tiny doors built into the base of a tree.
Written by A. Gibson
14-May-2008
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| Camping: |
| The park has no camping. |
| History of the Area: |
| The 67-foot Peace Arch is jointly maintained by the United States and Canada. The concrete structure was the inspiration of Sam Hill, railroad builder and industrialist. Construction (begun in 1920) completed Sept. 6, 1921. The Arch commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Ghent in 1814 and the Rush-Bagot Agreement in 1817. Entered into by the king of England and President Monroe, these treaties provided for an unguarded United States/Canadian border from the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the Bay of Funday. Both treaties resulted from the War of 1812 with Great Britain. |
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| B&Bs / Inns | | Willows Inn - Romantic beachside lodge rooms, cottage, and guest house accommodations and marine experiences on Lummis Island, Washington. Organic food from Nettles Farm. |
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| Blaine, WA - Blaine Washington - Community Web Portal - Official web site for Blaine, Washington. Supported in part by the Blaine Chamber of Commerce. If ... of Georgia to the west. The Peace Arch State Park spans the US/Canadian border as a monument ... | | Links to all Washington State Parks pages - Links to all Washington State Parks pages ... Damon Point State Park Paradise Point State Park Daroga State Park Peace Arch State Park Dash Point State Park Pearrygin Lake State Park Deception Pass ... | | Links to Northwest region Washington State Parks - Links to Northwest region Washington State Parks ... Larrabee State Park Rasar State Park Birch Bay State Park Peace Arch State Park Rockport State Park Copyright ? 2003 Washington State Parks Please ... | | Short Trips: NW corner of state is dotted with nice parks - Jump to. Weather | Traffic | Webtowns | Mariners | Seahawks | Sonics | Forums. NEWS. Local Neighborhoods Sports Nation/World Business A E. Lifestyle Food Dining NW Gardens Health Fitness Travel... | | Community Newspaper for Blaine, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo, Washington - Community newspaper for Blaine, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo. |
| Directions: |
| Located 21 miles north of Bellingham, Wash., in the city of Blaine, Wash., on the Canadian border.
From I-5: Traveling north on I-5, take exit #276, the last exit before crossing into Canada. Follow signs. |
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