Confederate Stockade Cemetery

Confederate Stockade Cemetery, located in Whitehorse Yukon, is a historic cemetery that serves as the final resting place for Confederate soldiers who died during the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 1800s. The cemetery is situated on a picturesque hillside overlooking the Yukon River, providing a peaceful and serene setting for visitors to pay their respects.

Established in 1898, the cemetery was originally a small plot of land used to bury soldiers who died while building the White Pass and Yukon Route railway. Over time, it became the designated burial ground for Confederate soldiers who died during the Gold Rush. Today, it is the only known Confederate cemetery in Canada and is a designated National Historic Site.

The cemetery offers a range of services, including guided tours, educational programs, and special events. Visitors can learn about the history of the cemetery and the soldiers buried there through informative displays and interpretive panels. The cemetery also hosts annual memorial services to honor the soldiers and their sacrifices.