Flags flying over the Peace Arch

The flags that fly over the Peace Arch are custom made. They are 10-by-12 feet long, and the two flags are custom dyed the same color of red. This way they wear at the same rate as they endure the wind, rain, snow, and sunshine as they fly 25 feet above the arch. On June 22, a new set of these flags (pictured above) began their cross-country journeys to make special appearances on the east coast.

Between July 1 (Canada Day) and 4 (Independence Day), the Canadian flag will fly over the Embassy of Canada in Washington and the American flag will fly over the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, Ontario.  

After they have been flown over the embassies for each country’s holidays, they will return to Blaine. This fall, the flags will be raised over the Peace Arch in conjunction with the Peace Arch Centennial. This inspirational project was arranged by the International Peace Arch Association.

Courtesy of International Peace Arch Association founder Christina Winkler