The Peace Arch was originally built to commemorate the lasting peace and harmony between the United States and Canada. It was dedicated in 1921. It was to commemorate the centennial of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent on December 24, 184, which ended the War of 1812 betwen Great Britain and the United States. The park currently provides 41 picnic tables, an indoor picnic shelter and barbecue with tables and chairs for 150.

Responsibity for park management is shared between Washington State Parks and the BC Ministry of Parks.

This is just one of hundreds of British Columbia Provincial Parks.

Location: White Rock British Columbia

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming British Columbia Events Are: Bethlehem Walk Parksville December 12 thru December 15 Christmas at the Cannery Richmond December 12 Christmas Light-Up & Craft Fair Osoyoos December 5 thru December 6 Polar Bear Swim Vancouver January 1 Carol Walks with Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble Courtenay December 13 thru December 22

Other upcoming events include: Clayoquot Oyster Festival Tofino November 20 thru November 22 An Old-Fashioned Christmas Barkerville December 19 thru December 21 Holiday Festival of Creations Kelowna November 14 Rogers Santa Claus Parade Vancouver December 6 ARTrageous Whistler November 12