Children of Israel Cemetery, Winnipeg

#133 among attractions in Winnipeg

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Children of Israel Cemetery is a Jewish cemetery in the Transcona suburb of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The first Jewish burial ground established in Western Canada, it operated from 1883 to 1933. The cemetery reached a total of 113 graves before it was closed due to frequent flooding. After decades of vandalism and the toppling of headstones due to the elements, Shaarey Zedek Synagogue of Winnipeg negotiated the legal transfer of the burial ground to their management in 1957. The cemetery was then enclosed by a high chain-link fence, and the headstones were laid flat to the ground and embedded in concrete to prevent further damage. The synagogue allows access to the cemetery to those who wish to visit the graves of their family members. ()

Coordinates: 49°54'2"N, 97°3'19"W

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Transcona (Peguis)Winnipeg Canada

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Children of Israel Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kildonan Place, Saint Boniface Cathedral, Maison Gabrielle-Roy, Esplanade Riel.

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