Cactus & Succulent conservatory - International Peace Garden

4 years ago

So with nothing better to do, we went north of the border and toured the IPG for the day. I used to grow a few succulents and cacti years ago so their C&S arboretum caught my attention. It was spectacular and I took a few pictures. Thought I'd share them.

No I didn't identify much, it was more than I had time for.

The entryway had tons of cactus 20 ft tall.

Then there was an area called 'Tropical' on the way into the cactus display. There were many specimens there.

Then the main attraction:

They had the areas separated into country of origin, with signs above. This was the Africa display.

They also had North America and South America areas.

These pictures are probably mixed up as to country of origin but here we go.

I'll post more in the next comment so I don't blow this up. :-)

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Jenna Richard (Tucson, AZ)

4 years ago

Amazing pics thanks for sharing. I had no idea there was an international territory cactus garden. Especially interesting since Canada isn't allowing U.S. visitors unless they quarantine for 14 days.

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4 years ago
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These pictures don't do justice as this was a large area (1+ acre?).

It was like going to the fun house.

You can't go here on the way to someplace else. Well you could but it's out in the middle of nowhere in northern North Dakota.
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4 years ago
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A few more:
Very much worth the trip, only about 6 hours for me. Remember, you do leave the United State and are in International Territory, so be sure to have your passport or enhanced drivers license to get back into the US. No Canadian citizens are allowed to visit here at this time.

Enjoy!

:-)
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cactusmcharris, interior BC Z4/5
4 years ago
Bill, thank you for the pictures. I had no idea there was a conservatory to go along with the garden there. Some very well-grown plants there that wouldn't be out of place in their natural place of origin.

One question. You said north of the border, so I thought you visited Canada. I guess this isn't the case, as the border between the two countries is closed to visitors. Is this entirely on the US side?
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4 years ago
no, as I mentioned above, the gardens are 'International Territory' as per some treaty or agreement. Not US or Canada, although they say one side is US and one side Canada. We were caught unaware.
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Kara 9b SF Bay Area CA
4 years ago
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Very cool thanks sharing. I love my succulents, especially 🌵. I can’t wait till my plants get decades old like the ones in the pics.

I was looking where this place was because I‘m confused with where it’s at. On Google maps this Garden looks like it really does sit on the border. The garden’s site even gives two addresses, one for the US and one for Canada. I don’t know why this intrigues me🤪.

Thanks again for the stunning pics!
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4 years ago
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Here's one or two more.

South American side.

Or three.
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4 years ago
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'I had no idea there was an international territory cactus garden.'

Just to be clear, the entire Peace Gardens is International territory, not just the cactus gardens.

When you go to the Peace gardens, you leave the US or Canada, then you have to re-enter your port of entry to go back again, either US or Canada.

I heard that Canadian citizens are restricted and can't go to the Peace gardens during the pandemic. I also heard about the 14 day quarantine requirement, so even if they could go to the peace gardens, I don't see why they would if they have to quarantine so long after they return to Canada.
Jenna Richard (Tucson, AZ)
4 years ago
Thank you.
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