Must-see INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDENS

A ‘GEM’ IN THE NEAR GEOGRAPHIC CENTRE OF NORTH AMERICA

Every RVer should include a visit to the combined 7-mile utopia (2339.3 acres) situated on the border of Manitoba and North Dakota – it is indeed a joint USA/Canada community. I am still in awe that at the dedication ceremony in July 1932, over 50,000 people – either on foot or driving in numerous cars, gravitated to this isolated area for a day of games and dedication of the Cairn. This Garden is truly a combined labour of love to guarantee USA/Canada will never take up arms against one another.

A massive blanket of 150,000 colourful flowers created in a wide variety of impressive displays set the scene for the Peace Chapel; Bell Tower, 120-foot 4-sphere Peace Tower; Floral Clock; Steel girders from the World Trade Center from New York City and numerous more features highlight this one-of-a-kind attraction. Flowers peak July to August, but these Gardens are a popular destination year-round.

Photos from Peace Garden website

Camping is available on a ‘first-come; first-served’ basis – a few sites have electric and water ($22.00) but a large overflow area is also available ($14.00). Entry cost is $10.00 for every vehicle (RV or car). Additional campgrounds are located in North Dakota and Manitoba.

Travellers from the USA and/or from Canada go through a customs gate and if you return through the same gate you never left your country of origin. More details http://www.peacegarden.com/ or call 1-888-432-6732.