International Peace Garden – Dunseith, North Dakota
International Peace Garden – Boissevain, MB R0K 0E0 Canada
Since 1932, nestled in the Turtle Mountains of North Dakota and Manitoba, the International Peace Garden is one of the continent’s most symbolic and scenic attractions. Thousand of tourist flocks to this unique tribute to peace and friendship between the people of the United States of America and the people of Canada.
The Historic Lodge is the oldest building at the International Peace Garden.
Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps , company 794, in the 1930′s.
The Garden, encompasses 2300 acres of natures beauty; two pristine fresh water lakes, scenic hiking and driving trails, wildflowers,
waterfalls, and a large variety of North American birds and animals. Modern and rustic camping facilities are available, as well as, facilities for hosting weddings, conventions, and reunions. Last, but not least, is the phenomenal Formal Garden. Words can not express the beauty, pride and peace many experience as they gaze over this impressive garden of over 155,000 flowers in displays tucked in the terraces and walkways of the garden. The therapeutic sounds of flowing waters can be heard throughout the garden in various capacities. At the far end of the Garden, 120 foot Peace Tower immerse symbolizing people from the four corners of the earth coming together to form two similar, but distinct nations, with a common base of democracy and beliefs. The American and Canadian floral flag displays are the only two floral displays throughout the garden, which remain the same every year. The working 13 foot floral clock displays 2,500 to 2000 flowers each year depending on the design.
Repeated with many gardens of shrubs, annuals and perennials in the Sunken Garden Area is the octagonal design of the reflecting pool. The Sunken Garden Area was recently enhanced with the newly added gardens.
Peace rings in the International Peace Garden every inch of its being. Every fifteen minutes and on the hour, the lovely tones of the chimes can be heard from the Carillon Bell Tower. Peace Poles, presented by the Japanese Government, in which, May Peace Prevail is written in twenty-eight different languages. The Peace Chapel is the only building straddling the US and Canadian Border. The chapel features dozens of quotes from People of Peace etched into beautiful fossil embellished limestone walls. In the truly inspirational Garden’s Chapel lies open a book of remembrance, displaying the names of the victims of 9/11. The 9/11 Memorial Site, of twisted girders rescued from the World Trade Center devastation, are at rest, a symbol of peace and democracy.
The International Peace Garden, Like No Other Place on Earth, is a perfect and memorable retreat, where people and nature meet.
Phone: 1-888-432-6733
International Peace Garden
RR 1, Box 116
Dunseith, ND 58239 USA
P.O. Box 419
Boissevain, MB R0K 0E0 Canada
Email: Kathy McGhan [kathy@peacegarden.com]
The US and Canadian Floral Flag Displays flag the bottom of the 120 foof Peace Tower in the distance.
Peace Poles donated by the Japanese Government in which, May Peace
Prevail is written in twenty eight different languages.
Do you have a list of all the quotations used in the chapel? I would love a copy of them all. Truly a beautiful place, thank you!
I have sent off a request to the gardens asking them to send you the information and to copy me so I can post them on our site.
Thank you for asking.
Pat Watson
Editor
Dear Pat,
I’m sorry. We do not have a copy of the quotes at the Peace Chapel. We do have Chapel Booklets, at our Gift Shop with the quotes in them, put out by the Order of the Eastern Star @$3.00 each.
Thank you for asking.
Kathy McGhan
Administrative Manager
International Peace Garden
My mother grew up in Dunseith, North Dakota. Her father, Henry Sunderland, wrote either the lyrics or music to a song about the International Peace Garden where he worked for a number of years. There is also a fountain on premises that has his name enscribed on the plaque. Do you have any information about either the song or the fountain?
Karyl,
I have forwarded your request for informaiton on to Kathy at the Peace Garden. Hopefully she will be able to assist you.
Pat Watson
Editor
I was wondering if you have a list of the different flowers that are planted in the gardens?
In my high school band in about 1960, we played a beautiful song, whose title had to do with the dedication of the International Peace Garden. Would you have any idea what it is or if it is available today? I would recognize the first part of it if I heard it, after all these years. It has a kind of majestic feel to it.
Thanks so much for any help.
Bonnie Gray