International Peace Garden — Hotel in Municipality of Boissevain – Morton

A unique facility since 1932. We were here for a day and an overnight in the campground in mid-June. Not many flowers had been planted yet as they had a late snow storm with snow still on the ground at the beginning of June! So cool to walk/drive in the US on one side and in Canada (Manitoba) on the other side without restrictions. Seeing the US/Canada boundary markers was cool. The new conservancy building housing the cactii collection was nice, but it was really hot inside. Unfortunately, many of the flower beds around the formal garden area were very weedy and looked unkept. The water also had a lot of algae. Seemed like for the middle of June they had a LONG way to go to get the facility planted and cleaned up. It looked more like March than June. Woman at the front gate related they were struggling to get volunteers and maintenance workers - and unfortunately it shows. We didn't see any planting going on at all during our visit. The floral clock was planted but not vividly blooming yet and was not actually keeping time. The water fountains at the water sculpture were not working at all. The bell tower was not chiming. Some grassy areas needed to be mowed. The Game Warden's Museum (free admission) was interesting but didn't seem to fit into the scheme of the gardens. Nor did the 9-11 memorial. As for the campground, (on the US side) it was just okay and still recovering from tree damage from the late snow storm and recent high winds. Bath house was rather old but seemed clean enough. Despite the guidance on the Peace Garden website, be aware that you may need to show appropriate identification when passing through US Customs before turning into the International Peace Garden, even if you never go into Canada through their customs! You will be checked again on the way back out through US Customs as well. It is noted that the US side seemed to have more going on (Game Warden's Museum, International Music Camps, Conservancy) than the Canadian side which was basically a wilderness loop road with picnic areas. Would love to come back in July when everything's hopefully been planted...

Admission is 25 dollars (us or Canadian doesn't matter) there's a useful map we used to get around we got at the entrance first, we drove through the Canadian side, then the American side of the park The drive isn't exciting or special Then parked the car and walked through the playground, which was unique and fun then walked to the sunken gardens, where there were thousands of plants and flowers in bloom. Serene and relaxing. Checked the pollinator garden out, where they grow some vegetables for their Cafe. then went inside the interpretive center and gift shop. the Cafe was closed, and the art on display wasn't supersonic (I'm not an artist, I have no idea what art is) the gift shop was open and so were the bathrooms the big room with a huge diversity of cactus and succulents was being renovated (it's supposed to open in December 2023) but the CEO asked us if we wanted to see the exhibit, so he kindly showed us the cacti and answered our questions. very nice of him 👌 👍 👏 also 10/10 cacti then we headed back out into the formal gardens and walked up to the chapel, enjoying the flowers and quiet, and then coming back Then wanted to see the game warden museum, but that was closed so went to the flower clock and left through the Canadian border (went through customs with passports)

I recommend visiting this cultural landmark and enjoying the flowers. I will be coming back There are also some hiking trails and kayaking but I didn't do either, nor did I see where you could kayak. I saw the lakes but no boats. I saw the...

A beautiful and I think under used park with not only beautiful gardens but a wonderful parkland with walking paths for every skill level, and you can literally not have to share the park with others! Just a beautiful place... these were taken on the August long weekend and there was no one there... lots of camping with well thought out spots with good use of space and facilities that provide everything you could ask for. Quiet but lots to see and areas for playing games if you have a larger group. I travel with dogs, and there was not problem finding lots of places to run loose and have a great time. The cactus garden is a must see!!

If you want to have a more fishing style of holiday, there are lots of camping spots near by with water access. We stayed in the actual park but the other sites are all nice as well. You can book ahead easily on line. You will need a park pass but that is reasonable as well, and good for the year for the car (so keep it handy with your passport to change vehicles). Close access to the border crossing stores... but take your supplies like milk and such for the duration of your stay.

I have visited in summer and fall... still beautiful and having the cactus garden literally all to our selves was very nice. They do have some interesting events in the summer months with quilt shows and such that you might be interested in so check out the dates ahead of time to plan for those dates.

Definitely a must see for visitors to my area. Regret not knowing more...