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WHAT IS IN BLOOM? – July 25th – July 27th
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What's In Bloom
More Annuals Planted!
This year’s annual plantings are themed around Peace.
One half of the garden will burst with vibrant blocks of orange and pink, echoing the spirit of the 1960s and 70s peace movement. This side celebrates joy, unity, and optimism, with strong, confident colours that radiate energy and love.
The other half will invite you to breathe and be still. In a palette of soft pinks, pale blues, gentle lavenders, and creamy whites, this peaceful space is designed to soothe the senses and encourage mindfulness.
Dianthus, Cleome, Salvia, Canna, Guara are a few others in bloom.
Beverly Coutts, Display Gardens Horticulturist
What’s In Perennial Bloom This Weekend?
It’s been another great week in the Sunken Garden for perennial flowers. The lilies and roses are in full swing. The delphiniums are either at or near peak bloom. The various different black-eyed Susans, garden phlox, and bee balm (monarda) are starting to bloom as well. Plants still blooming from previous weeks include Shasta daisies, yarrow, Maltese cross, false sunflowers, veronica, and hostas.
I’d like to point out that there are also edible flowers growing in some of the raised beds in the pollinator garden! This year we’ve planted Tip Top Blush nasturtiums. These fun, pastel shaded flowers have a spicy taste reminiscent of radishes and make a fun addition to salads. Besides edible flowers, red currants and sour cherries located near the pollinator garden are showing some ripe fruit.
Meredith Swanson, Sunken Garden Horticulturist
What’s Open? Cafe open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Gift Shop & Conservatory 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; North American Game Warden Museum 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays; Campground reservations here.
Conservatory Thriving
Hard to believe it has been a year since we reopened! The plants are thriving in this beautiful new expansion and cacti and succulents are blooming all over! Echinopsis, Gymnocalycium, Rebutia, Mammilaria, Astrophytum and Uncarina are among the species showing off their stunning flowers. Remember to bring water or purchase a beverage at the Gift Shop or Cafe.
Events and Music Camp
Don’t forget that International Music Camp’s Festival of the Arts Series is here! All Festival of the Arts performances June 20 on are free following payment of the IPG gate fee. 2025 Admission is either $10 per day per person or $50 for a family annual season pass.
The first full week of IMC begins Sunday with arrival of campers. Saturday and Sunday afternoons may be accompanied by longer waits to enter and exit the Garden. Please remember our gate staff and U.S. and Canadian Customs are doing their best to keep traffic flowing.
WELCOME TO THE INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDEN
Nestled in the Turtle Mountains is a garden. A celebration of peace, a living monument to the ideals of friendship and cooperation among nations. Acres of uninterrupted prairie, forests and radiant floral gardens are defined by nature, not borders.
THINGS TO DO
Experience the Peace Garden all year by visiting these featured attractions. As the Summer Season comes to a close, the perennial gardens are in fall bloom and the leaves are starting to turn to their gorgeous red, orange and yellow!
The Don Vitko Cacti & Succulents Collection will be open Monday – Sunday 10 am – 6 pm. The Gift Shop will be open Monday through Sunday from 10 am – 6 pm. The Peace Garden Cafe is open Monday – Sunday 10 am – 6 pm.
Upcoming Events
There is always something happening at the Peace Garden.
Check out our list of upcoming events and plan your travel around one of the fun and educational times at the Peace Garden.
NOTICE TO VISITORS
The Don Vitko Cacti & Succulents Collection within the Conservatory is OPEN to the public.
The Collection is open Monday – Sunday from 10 am – 6 p.m.
The Garden is open 8 am to 8 pm daily. Bathrooms at the North Terrace Building (No. 5 on our map) are available during Garden hours. Bathrooms in the Conservatory (No. 7 on our map) are available from Monday – Sunday 10 am – 6 pm.
The Gift Shop is Monday through Sunday 10 am – 6 pm. The Peace Garden Café is open Monday through Sunday 10 am – 6 pm.
Daily admission is $10 per person. Children 5 and under are free. Annual membership is $50 per household (good for 12 months).
You may purchase your day pass or annual memberships online, pay at the gate, or stop in the admin office.
Join the Worker Bees
Volunteer at the International Peace Garden
We are looking for Worker Bees of all ages and abilities as our volunteer opportunities are wide-ranging and accomodating for all. We ask that kids under the age of 16 be accompanied by a parent or adult. We also have opportunities for group workdays and individual hours of service every day of the week. Worker Bees that contribute 6 or more hours of service are also eligible for additional incentives!
VISIT US
The Peace Gardens is located approximately 20 miles North of Dunseith, ND on the United States side, and approximately 28 kilometers South of Boissevian, MB, Canada.