The Peace Arch

The Peace Arch stands as a symbol of enduring friendship between Canada and the U.S.A. Completed in 1921 as the world's first peace arch. It was built to celebrate 100 years of peace (1814 - 1914) between Canada and the U.S.A. The arch was built by workmen from both sides, who laboured to complete a monument that would last forever. The arch, facing north and south, half in each country, is built along classic Greek-Doric design and rises to a height of 67 feet. Credit: The Atlas of Canadian Communities.