The International Peace Garden is a must-see North Dakota destination
Peace rings in every inch of the garden's being, it is "Like No Other Place on Earth," a perfect and memorable retreat, where people and nature meet.
Nestled in the Turtle Mountains along the North Dakota–Manitoba border, the International Peace Garden has welcomed visitors for more than 90 years as a living symbol of friendship between nations. Established in 1932 and dedicated before a crowd of 50,000, the Garden honors a bold pledge of peace between Canada and the United States—one that continues to inspire today.
Spanning nearly 2,400 acres, the Garden is home to iconic formal floral displays, quiet lakes, native prairie, and scenic woodlands. More than 100,000 flowers bloom annually in vibrant beds, including the sunken garden, floral clock, and floral flag. The newly expanded Conservatory houses one of the most diverse cactus and succulent collections in the world, with over 5,000 species from the Americas and Africa.
The Peace Garden continues to grow—literally and symbolically. In 2022, the Children’s Nature Play Area opened to spark imagination and connection to nature. Designed with natural materials and regional wildlife themes, the play area encourages hands-on discovery in a peaceful setting.
Landmarks like the Peace Chapel, the Hands of Peace sculpture, and the 9/11 Memorial offer space for reflection and reinforce the Garden’s mission. The Carillon Bell Tower, Interpretive Center, and seasonal café enhance the experience for visitors of all ages.
Whether you come to explore, learn, or simply enjoy the quiet beauty of nature, the International Peace Garden offers a one-of-a-kind destination where peace and plants thrive side by side.
A Dedication to Peace
The Sunken Garden is located in the Formal Garden and displays a focal octagonal pond with two adjoining reflecting pools. Within the garden stands a six-foot-tall, polished stainless steel sculpture depicting a set of hands releasing a dove on a pedestal of white granite in a fountain surrounded by shooting sprays of water. This sculpture is dedicated to the continuation of the peaceful border the U.S. and Canada have shared for over 200 years.
