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Fir St, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0, CanadaMap
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  • Jan206
    Jan206
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    Sacred Place to Visit

    It seems strange to reivew a First Nations burial spot, but the burial grounds are listed in Alert Bay tourist brochures, so it's okay to visit. There are actually two locations; this one is on the ...

    Reviewed on Nov 22, 2019
  • Sightsee666590
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    Beautiful

    Wonderful to see the burial grounds with so many totem poles. The information board is helpful and provides better understanding & insight. I have never had the chance to see a burial ground elsewhere...

    Reviewed on Aug 12, 2019
  • whybnormal
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    Worth a walk by

    We walked past on our travels through town. Very cool to see, but you can only see the most prominent as you must stay on the sidewalk.

    Reviewed on Apr 4, 2019
  • D6570CIdavidc
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    An interesting spot!

    Just a short stroll down the road from the ferry dock sits the this fascinating burial grounds. While you cant walk around the totem poles they are easily viewed from the bordering road.

    Reviewed on Aug 19, 2018
  • Desiree B
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    Interesting totem poles

    Stop by the Alert Bay Visitor's Centre and pick up their guide to the totem poles of Alert Bay. Then head to the original burial grounds and use the guide to learn about the poles. It's very interes...

    Reviewed on Aug 8, 2018
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