The gateway to THE GREAT WHITE NORTH or CANADA as you may know it as! I've crossed through many times on my way to Vancouver BC to cause mayhem and enjoy life..... Old glory on top of The Peace Arch signifies FRANK has arrived to the boarder. Part 2 of my journey is about to begin as I slowly grind my way to customs for a routine grilling and then the immortal words uttered with no smile from the person in the booth " WELCOME TO CANADA "! Enjoy the view and safe travels! read more

Crossing the border here was a really fun way to mark my son's first ever visit to Canada! It's a beautiful park with lots of interesting info signs, walking paths, and gorgeous ocean views. We took a nice spring break road trip up from Seattle to Vancouver and plotted our border crossing here - it's a lovely route with lots to see and do and this was an excellent spot to stretch our legs. The dramatic 67-foot tall, brilliant white arch spans across the border into both countries and shines like a beacon against the grasses and ocean. It's beautiful and we had fun making a fuss of my son walking over for the first time haha! The most astounding thing was finding a neighborhood that seemed to be right on the border line haha! We had to google if they're considered Canadian or American lol!! Turns out they're technically on the Canada side - but was an interesting rabbit hole to explore. Customs/immigration sits just beyond the arch and is well marked. The short lines moved fast but this was a weekday - based on my reading it can have some very long wait times so we got lucky. The park has lots of paved parking, shelters and seats, but I didn't see any bathrooms anywhere. You can access the park from either country and its entrances are well marked. read more

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This is one of the places my SO and I wanted to stop. But coming back from Vancouver we didn't have enough time to stop by. We will just come some other time when we are in the area again. On the website it says a lot of interesting things to do. Day-use parking requires a Discover Pass which is $10 for the day which is affordable. read more

Peace Arch State Park - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Blaine, Washington

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A very well-kept park that is great for stretching if needed while waiting in line for the customs. read more

Peace Arch State Park - Peace Arch - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Blaine, Washington

Sneaky cool park. Quirky setup where you can cross the USA / Canada border freely while in the park as long as you exit the park in same country you entered. Grounds are well maintained. Pretty view of water. Clean bathrooms. Lots of parking. Not a huge place so visiting is less than an hour but worth a stop if in area. read more

We stayed here for one night based on a video on you tube. Was not what it looked like and thought we would get an easier site since we only stayed one night. They didn't tell us you would have to pay for showers until we went to use them. Also the way people park is insane! There should be a limit to how many cars and how they park when trying g to get to your site. We had to ask a neighbor to move one of their three cars to park and to leave the next day. First and only time we will stay here. read more

Crossing the Canadian border by car was a horrible experience. We arrived there and they only had one lane open and 2 cars waiting in front of us. I could bearly handle that kind of horrific traffic & the stress it caused. I knew driving a rental car with California license plates could cause an international incident. The Canadian border guard asked where we were going? I said, "Canada" ...She failed the humor test !! ‍‍ read more

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My first time traveling internationally! Thanks Vancouver for being so cool to let me Inside of you.

Upon returning to the Lower 48 States from my North American travels, I stopped by this cool little park called the Peace Arch Border Crossing. Lol, as you'd expect...it's what cooperatively separates Canada and the USA. Simply taking 1 hour to explore was pretty invigorating with beautiful green grass, trees and flowers situated around the grounds for the end of September. And, the focal point is the Arch Monument which stands high and mighty right on the borderline of both countries. To find Peace Arch Crossing and State Park, it's located while driving along US Interstate - 5, if you're headed south from Vancouver (30 miles or so)... and from the small town of Blaine, Washington (110 miles from Seattle) if you're headed north. I didn't even know this place existed as I actually first entered Canada from Montana...but now taking a different pathway back south to the US, I randomly stumbled upon this park and it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. The best highlight was noticing just how calm, quiet and photogenic the park was. I even spotted a Yoga class being conducted underneath a tree. It was quite the conducive setting for becoming zen with nature and being outdoors on an early autumn day. Peace Arch Park was a good pause from my long time driving on the road and gave me a chance to breathe in some fresh air while stretching my legs. Btw...it's $10 entrance fee which is well worth the price of admission. Lastly, after hanging out here I returned to my car and strolled over a few minutes to the downtown Blaine, WA area and had lunch outside at the casual Bordertown Mexican Grill, which I recommend. read more

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One of the rare places where one can visit Canadaland without going through customs. Parking is availble in a large lot off 2nd Street, just N of the roundabout. The facilities (ie washrooms) are bit more plentiful than the Canadian side. There's also a USA flag flower bed, but they seem to be using plants with the wrong colour flowers. Everything looked washed out. There's also a much larger park section (E of the arch itself) compared to the Canadian side, but I didn't have time to check it out. Pretty cool to check out if one wants to do the little Canada/USA dance right on the line. read more

Peace Arch State Park - USA flag flower bed~ - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Blaine, Washington

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Unity. One. Open. Peace. Together. I admire and love everything that the Peace Arch State Park stands for. Right on the border of Blaine, Washington and British Columbia, Canada is this beautiful park providing a meeting place and safe haven for those looking to connect. You do not need a passport on either side if you are meeting in the park. Canada and the U.S. become one! The grounds are immaculately kept and the array of colors and flowers are stunning. It's truly something you have to see and experience for yourself. read more

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A beautifully landscaped property which connects Canada to the United States. The perfect mid-point to meet friends and family that are unable to cross the border, or don't want to spend hours in line waiting to cross. read more

Peace Arch State Park - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Blaine, Washington

A fantastic spot to waste time while agonizingly waiting for the slow border queue to trickle by. Also has clean restrooms near the Japanese garden where the sign is located. read more

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This is for a spontaneous road trip back on 12/26/20, Shoreline to Blaine, just because. Usually I wouldn't detour to the Peace Arch State Park, because I'd be making a beeline to queue up at the border crossing to head further north to Vancouver, BC. But the border remains closed due to the C19 pandemic as of this writing on 2/13/21. I know because I had to cancel my usual mid February holiday! Plentiful parking and circling border patrol cars keeping an eye on you. Vast green area with adjacent garden beds, I've seen the latter from afar in bloom during warmer months. I took photos of the signature Peace Arch. So eerie to see no lines of cars at the border crossing. Restroom facilities are available. Picnic tables for folks meeting up, especially if you want to visit family and friends from either side of the border. Off to the right are also a bunch of tents, signs of the time. Great place to stretch your legs and walk around. Got kids or four legged furry ones? Perfect for either to run around. Just remember to mask up and take the usual pandemic precautions. If you have time, detour into Blaine and drop some green on the businesses trying to remain open during the pandemic. read more

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Grassy lawns and picnic areas around the Peace Arch made it a fun visit when I was growing up. As part of the Math Olympiads program in my elementary school (when I was approximately nine through eleven years old), the season would culminate with a state championships competition here in Blaine. The Peace Arch State Park was where we ventured for lunch if not staying on-site during the lunch break of the competition. One of my teammates tried to trip me one time, but ended up tripping himself when I did not move my leg. Ahhh, games of tag during lunch time. As young ones we also relished that we were allowed to climb on the base of the arch. A border crossing to Canada abuts the park, so traffic can be a bit heavy just from that. read more

Near the boarder customs for US and Canada via I5 and 99. Beautiful park and grenery. Recommened for touriats of both sides of the boarder. read more

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This park is beautiful and well maintained. A good place to stretch your legs and let the kids blow off steam before or after the lengthy lines at border crossing. Plenty of parking if you have a Discover pass which can be purchased at the entry kiosk (good at all national parks in the US) or there is a residential neighborhood with street parking. Bathrooms are open and are the only option if you're stuck in a long line at the border. The park has been open during Covid too. read more

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The official entry into America and Canada through which many in Washington and British Columbia! Be you 'Merican or Canuck, all's well at the spot where we celebrate our love of shared borders. On a nice day it's hard to beat and it's lovely to take in the water to the west. If traffic is backed up from the Canada side, it gives you a chance to take some nice pictures and hang out at the adjoining park. Welcome home or welcome back! read more

2700th Review Throughout our nation's history, foreign-born men and women have come to the United States, taken the Oath of Allegiance to become naturalized citizens, and contributed greatly to their new communities and country. The Oath of Allegiance has led to American citizenship - I don't understand the controversy, it seems pretty simple the borders are open to all that apply and comply with the rule of law, emigration laws have been in place for more than 220 years and have provided amnesty for those seeking refuse from persecution while maintaining a safe and secure border to protect the people and interest of the United States of America. In the age where chaos and strife seem to confuse the intentions of our forefathers this park is a reminder of how countries can share borders control and effectively filter commerce, travel and emigration. This is a beautiful border and believe me I've crossed more than a few, the peace here comes from understanding, compassion and mutual respect. To enter the home of others is a privilege not a right, any one that knocks on my door is welcome and can enter through the door I open, if you try to enter through a window under the cover of darkness I'll probably misconstrue your intentions. I found this park to be serene and tranquil, free of tension and controversy, I've only experienced it once when the trees were full of leaves and the grasses were green so I must assume it's always this way, just as I'd expect it to always be a place of peace... read more

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I had visited this state park in July for a day trip with friends. The park is a small haven for meeting friends and family in Canada. The park is quite nice and relatively big. There are a few benches and folks put up tents and cabanas as it gets warm and quite sunny (it was July). There are restrooms on one of the edges but they tend to have a long line. There is a gift shop with limited refreshments and decent size parking. There was an ice-cream truck that came too :) If you are planning on visiting the park, carry water, some snacks, sanitizer, and cash. The parking is I think $10/day and I saw folks being ticketed. ALso helpful to carry a picnic blanket as there are limited picnic benches. read more

Peace Arch State Park - The peace arch park. The houses on the left are in Canada - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Blaine, Washington

So you are thinking... where could I meet my family, given that the borders are closed? Well, you have one legal option, and that's this awesome patch of greenery, Peach Arch Park. Yes, in this time of Covid, there is still one place that gives families a chance to see each other again. There are actually two sections of this park, and the Washington side is completely open, while the British Columbia side is closed. Still, for Canadians, it's easy to jump a small ditch to finally have human contact with their US friends/family. There are a few picnic tables, but generally speaking it is a wide open grassy field. Because it's patrolled, it's clean, and the rangers are there to ensure that people try to maintain some sense of social distancing. I do recommend that if you are here to meet family, bring your passports or other ID, just in case you get asked by Customs and Border Patrol where you came from. read more

This park is LIIIITTTTT!!! Last month I visited this park for the first for my birthday . This was the further north I've been in my life. First, you need to be very careful when exiting to the area that this park is located at. If you miss the exit, you WILL go (back) to Canada. I used to be on a visa that did not allow for reentry so I would've been scREWED if I missed the exit There is ample parking space but only if you are rich or active (requires Discover? pass or something). So we parked in the residential area just outside the park. We didn't stay too long but hopefully they did not mind... The park is very clean with impressive gardens. The flowers are well taken care of and pretty! It's a very nice park to take a walk in. There are also a lot of group seating places available if you want to do a BBQ with a group. The arch is beautiful and the floral flag garden is very cute! One side looks better maintained than the other but I won't say which... The Canadian side was closed when I went in early July. Maybe it's open again with the border closure being lifted in August? It was supposed to be a meme trip (since I didn't know when I would be able to visit Canada + we were already in Bellingham) but it turned out to be super lit so I encourage everyone to check it out when you're way up north! read more

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It's such a beautiful sight while crossing the borders of USA and Canada. I've drove through here multiple times before and it's always so green, so clean and such an amazing breeze coming from the sea. There's a huge duty free shop before reaching the border if you would like to shop for tax free items! I've only had 1 semi bad experience here but overall, the officials are pretty understanding and friendly. read more

If you happen to be crossing the border between the US and Canada, consider driving across at the Pacific Peace Arch crossing and be sure to stop at Peace Arch State Park before you reach the border patrol. You'll need to exit in the city of Blaine before you get to the border crossing. You will also need a Discovery Pass ($30/year or $10/day) to visit the state park. It's best to buy the annual pass online before going; as there isn't an employee or kiosk for buying one on site that I can remember, but park rangers do cruise through and can issue a ticket for vehicles not displaying the Discovery Pass from their rear view mirror. I believe the Canadian side might have a similar option where you can park your car before the border crossing and then walk through the gardens and monuments in the "no man's zone". I've never entered the park from the Canadian side, so it's best to research that before you try. On the US side, there is always lots of parking. Bring the kids and a lunch. There is a playground for them, and this is a nice place to have a picnic lunch. It's also a nice place to watch the sun set over the Salish Sea. Several acres of grassy grounds extend between the US and Canada, and you can wander between the two countries in this "no man's zone" legally without any special documentation. There are lovely gardens, a bridge, water feature, monuments, oceanfront, and even banquet facilities to take a gander at and enjoy. I especially love the red, white and blue flowers planted to form the US flag on the US side of the gardens, and the red and white flowers planted in the shape of a maple leaf to form the Canadian flag. Lots of people line up for photos near the sign, "Welcome to the United States of America". Even if you don't have time to stop and stroll through the gardens, you can still see much of the lovely view as you slowly inch your car forward in line at the border crossing. You'll be happy you chose this picturesque crossing. read more

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This is where you can stop before entering the US. The park is closed now. But since it takes much longer to enter the US, many people still manage to step out of the car and enjoy the park except the restroom. read more

Peace Arch State Park - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Blaine, Washington

In a world of walls and fences, the Peace Arch State Park serves as a good reminder of the longest unfortified border in the world between Canada and the United States. This park is managed by the state of Washington under the close eye of ICE and the federal government of both countries. Parking requires a $10 entry fee on the United States side. Borders always fascinate me. This part of the world is rather sleepy and boring, so the concept of a relatively open border is not a controversy. Most of the park is rather basic yet abuts a residential road in Canada with a large ditch and periodic border markers. It's gotta be a little weird when your dog crosses the border and you have to chase her down while violating international law! The rest of the park straddles the official border crossing including the Peace Arch. You can easily walk across the border here as both sides are locked down. Traffic is really slow making crossing easy. The arch is fun to walk around and get a lot of cool photos. In a world of closing borders, the Peach Arch reminds us that walls always fall down and friendship between nations is not only possible but the desired outcome. The park is a nice stop on your border crossing and a good lesson for everyone. read more

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Its a unique park you see relative from Canada mixing with their relatives from the USA. During COVID this is the only place they both can meet and see each other. It is a nice park otherwise. What makes it unique it is literally on the border. read more

Nice little park & easy to get to from US side. Flower beds are nice. Kind of interesting you can wander around freely on the border. read more

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Review #063 - 2018 We headed out of Seattle around 10 AM on Saturday morning and traffic getting here was pretty bad, but not an over kill. Sadly, when we showed up it was still too early for any of the beautiful flowers to be planted so the grounds were pretty barren. I was actually really looking forward to get some pictures with the Canada flower flag! Although, the flowers weren't planted yet, but the weather was still nice and chilly so we were able to run in and out of the car to snap a few quick photos. The cars were moving pretty slowly so it definitely didn't make a dangerous run, which was somewhat nice for people like me who've never crossed the border before--to take as many pictures as we wanted. read more

If you've never crossed the border from WA to BC/Canada, going through the Peace Arch may be worth it. You can take the truck route crossing which may save you some time but we were in no hurry to get across so we took the scenic crossing. Nice little park for photo ops before you cross, not really a parking lot to park then cross, its basically cars waiting in line to cross over and getting out of their cars and taking photos and jumping back into their cars. Or you can get across then walk back over. Its a nice looking park, Peace Arch monument is cool, beautiful landscaping, water views and not what you would really expect when crossing the border. Definitely stop and give it a gander as you pass through. No comment on crossing the border, just good luck! read more

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Great park on the border of Washington state and British Columbia Canada. The historical significance is very prevalent during the pandemic & border closure. Everyone is there for the same reason: to see family, friends and loved ones. The 2 hour drive from Seattle is beautiful and very scenic. Blaine is the cutest little mountain town I have ever seen! Shout out to Austin the park ranger on the American side for being so friendly & knowledgeable. We enjoyed plenty of picnic tables, functioning restrooms and Skip The Dishes will deliver from the Canadian side. We can't wait for the border to open next month but this park will always be dear to us! read more

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This is a very important park if you have relatives in Canada at this time of a Global Pandemic facilities are clean n neat, I was surprise , theres a kitchen too ! Grass was well maintain! Park personnel are friendly read more

This is like a tourist must come place. Probably because every time I cross the boarder, I usually go through Peach Arch Crossing and so to me this park is nothing special. Yes I have went through this park like million of times. Yes from when I was a baby to now, I have crossed through Peach Arch too many times. There is a Canada flag like flower bed on one side and on the other USA flag flower bed. And in the middle is the Peach Arch monument. The distance between the two flower bed is super far. There is the water view to see as well. Other than that there are lots of car lining up to cross the boarder here (that can also be a view to see as well). read more

Peace Arch State Park - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Blaine, Washington

Some odd art installed here recently like what looks like the doorway to the birth place of all flies. The peach arch itself is a simple but lovely structure. In the summer, the flowers here are really nice and it's a great place to take pictures. In the winter, it's brown and drab but the lawns are very well taken care of at all times. Restrooms are here too so jump out if you need to while your car does the slow crawl to the border. read more

This park has everything! Trails, cooking stations, camping, a beautiful beach with picnic tables at the edge, plenty of parking, restrooms, covered area and a playground for the kids! read more

Park is wonderful! I get to meet my American husband there every weekend. Ranger Rick is a breath of fresh air along with his hard working sweet staff . Here is one thing to consider when visiting from Canada . As a local resident to zero avenue our parking is limited and countless times I've returned from work and not had parking available since the park opened to so many . I understand we all need to see our loved ones but in respect to the local hard working folks that live here year round please respect our availability to park at our homes . read more

My 1800th Yelp Review!!! Peace Arch State Park is totally awesome!! It is not the normal kind of park. Actually, I find its location to be unique. The Peace Arch Monument was dedicated in 1921, and it was built and dedicated to world peace. If you are driving north on the Interstate 5 Freeway, then Peace Arch State Park is your last stop before crossing into Canada. Actually, Peace Arch State Park is located in both the USA and Canada. I am so glad that we took the time to visit this park. We parked on the U.S. side. There was a parking lot, but you needed a permit to park there. Instead, we parked in the residential area and just walked in. We made sure to carry our passports with us in case we were stopped by either border patrol. The park is beautifully maintained. Plenty of photo opportunities abound. Personally, I really enjoyed walking to the Peace Arch itself. This is one of the coolest monuments I have ever seen up close. Very cool to stand in two countries at the same time. One foot in the beautiful country of Canada, and one foot in the good ole U.S.A.!!! I just think that the whole thing is just very cool!!! Not many places on the border where you can enjoy such a beautiful park shared by two of the best countries in the world! Worth 5 Stars plus more!!! read more

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Peace Arch State Park is a great symbol of the relationship that Canadians and Americans have. I came here with a friend from Korea and he was impressed by the fact that you can actually stand on the border and cross without getting shot at. He expected an open border but this was a bit of a surprise. I always think it is great to take foreign visitors to this park. It really is a nice place. They keep it well groomed and the flags made of flowers are very good for pictures. The arch in the center is also a nice looking monument and the little border markings are also good for photos. I suggest the best place to park is right after Canada customs/immigration when entering Canada. Another interesting thing is there are welcome signs to Canada and the USA and they are good for pictures as is the sign at the railroad track to the very west of the park. read more

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Beautifully maintained park listed on the National Register of Historic Places provides a short reprieve as you wait in line to cross into the United States. The main attraction for me is the "Welcome to the United States sign as you get in and the Peace Arch monument. The 67 ft monument is jointly maintained by the US and Canada built back around 1920. Many of the green lawns and gardens decorate and join the two borders with about a hundred or so picnic areas, playgrounds, fields and short trails. The parking lot has space for over 300 hundred or so cars and there is also an option to rent their 1,500 SF kitchen with a outside picnic and stage area. While you are there, snap some photos by the Arch and at the border. Sundays in August there is an Asian Concert Series if you are around the area(check out www.peacearchpark.org for more details.) read more

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What's not to love about an oceanfront park straddling a major international border? Sure, you've seen it from your car, but have you ever actually stopped to take a look around? The lovely flower gardens make it worth getting out of the car. Plus of course there's the monolithic Peace Arch itself. Great place to meet tourists too! read more