Peace Arch International Park (Peace Arch Historical State Park and Peace Arch Provincial Parks) belong to a unique class of parks that are located on two or more sovereign country's international boundaries. Another term often used to describe cross border or international peace parks is Transboundary Protected Area. These parks reflect unique partnerships between peoples and the governments that manage or regulate the cross border region.  The parks create cultural tourism and eco-tourism and awareness for the complexities of cross borderland management stewardship.

There are many International Parks located around the world including in North America, Africa, Europe, and Asia. Each park has a unique history that reflects its geography and culture.

There are also individuals from across the trying to create peace parks in their countries or region. They look to the existing parks as examples and inspiration for what they are hoping to create in their international communities.

On the U.S. Canada boundary, we have several notable landmarks, gardens, parks that include waterways, mountain ranges and, wilderness areas. At the International Peace Arch Association, we consider all these sites our sister parks.  OUR BORDER STORY