Kamloops' Chinese Cemetery

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Kamloops' Chinese Cemetery is a burial ground for Chinese living in or near Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. It opened in the 1880s.[1]

The cemetery was created as the town's cemeteries would not accept Asians for burial.[2]

While the cemetery is still open, the Chinatown in Kamloops it served has disappeared, so it is the only reminder of the existence of Chinese in town.[1]

Other than the gazebo and newer commemorative plaques, the grave markers are made of wood.

References[]

  1. ^ a b http://www.heroesofconfederation.com/Chinese_Cemetery/cemetery.html
  2. ^ "Forgotten Chinese-Canadian fought in WW I's Battle of Hill 70 | CBC.ca".

Coordinates: 50°40′42″N 120°21′35″W / 50.6782°N 120.3596°W / 50.6782; -120.3596

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