Back Bay Cemetery, Yellowknife

Name: Back Bay Cemetery
Address: Yellowknife, Canada

#9 among attractions in Yellowknife

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Back Bay Cemetery, the original cemetery in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, is located on Back Bay, a section of Yellowknife Bay on Great Slave Lake. The first recorded burial here was on September 27, 1938, following the death of Art McIntyre who committed suicide because of his fear of working underground. Between 1938 and 1946, when the cemetery was closed and relocated, over 40 people were buried here. Continual erosion of a nearby creek bank has damaged and exposed many graves. The site is designated a City of Yellowknife Heritage Site. By late 2014, the site had fallen into even greater disrepair and was in need of proper maintenance. ()

Coordinates: 62°28'9"N, 114°21'47"W

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Back Bay Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Centre Square Mall, Frame Lake, Northern Arts and Cultural Centre.

1 miSW
Art museum, Museum, Natural history museum
Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Yellowknife
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Yellowknife, the capital city of Canada's Northwest Territories, the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre stands as a cultural beacon, offering visitors a profound glimpse into the region's rich history and vibrant cultures.
1.1 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Centre Square Mall, Yellowknife
29 min walk • Centre Square Mall is an enclosed shopping mall in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. The mall is noteworthy for being the largest shopping centre in the territory and the tallest building in Northern Canada.
1.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Frame Lake, Yellowknife
34 min walk • Frame Lake is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. It is an 84-hectare endorheic freshwater body located between the city's downtown section and a larger residential area.
1.2 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Northern Arts and Cultural Centre, Yellowknife
31 min walk • The Northern Arts and Cultural Centre is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. It is the only performing arts centre in the NWT. The 313 seat Centre opened May 3, 1984.
1 miS
62°27'19"N • 114°22'16"W
YK Centre Mall, Yellowknife
26 min walk • Shopping, Office, Shopping centre
0.6 miSE
62°27'43"N • 114°21'11"W
Down to Earth Gallery, Yellowknife
16 min walk • Art gallery, Museum, Shopping
0.6 miSE
62°27'43"N • 114°21'11"W
Gallery of the Midnight Sun, Yellowknife
15 min walk • Art gallery, Museum, Shopping
1.3 miS
Vernacular architecture
Log School House, Yellowknife
33 min walk • The first building used as a school in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, is currently located on Franklin Avenue at the south end of New Town, the city's downtown section. It is a small log cabin dating to the mid-1930s.
1.1 miSW
Vernacular architecture
Fireweed Studio, Yellowknife
30 min walk • The Fireweed Studio is a log cabin in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, located in Somba K'e Park near City Hall. It was built in the late 1930s to house explosives at what later became Giant Mine, and later moved to its present location.
0.6 miE
Vernacular architecture
Bank of Toronto, Yellowknife
16 min walk • The Bank of Toronto is a historic cabin located in Old Town, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. The log cabin was constructed in 1939 by John Stakson, an expert log builder, in the commercial district of the Yellowknife community for use as a residence.
1.1 miS
62°27'15"N • 114°22'12"W
North Star Adventures, Yellowknife
27 min walk • Museum

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Which popular attractions are close to Back Bay Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Gallery of the Midnight Sun, Yellowknife (15 min walk), Down to Earth Gallery, Yellowknife (16 min walk), Bank of Toronto, Yellowknife (16 min walk).