Kamloops Chinese Cemetery Explained

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; it is the only surviving historic site from that community.

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

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kamlooops Heritage Chinese Cemetery.
  2. Web site: Forgotten Chinese-Canadian fought in WW I's Battle of Hill 70 CBC.ca.