Inside the Forgotten Anyox Cemetery (Abandoned Ghost Town)

Exploring the Forgotten Cemetery in the Abandoned Ghost Town of Anyox BC

The copper mining town of Anyox, BC was in operation between 1914 and 1935, during this time, the town saw 480 births, 160 marriages and 320 deaths.

Many of the deaths in Anyox were stillborn babies and infant deaths, largely due to the toxic emissions from the smelter and the large-scale cyanide waste.

Additionally, The 1918 Spanish flu pandemic is evident in the number of deaths in Anyox at that time. During the epidemic, incoming ships brought the Spanish Flue into Anyox from those arriving on the ships.

When the First World War began in 1914, the Granby Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company promised Anyox men who enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces that they could have their jobs back when they returned from their tour of duty.

Approximately 400 Granby company employees from Anyox left and fought in the First World War with 25 to 30 dying in combat, over 100 injured and just 50 or 60 soldiers returned.

Granby Consolidated Mining Company made a promise to veterans that they would be looked after and also receive a proper burial.

Each veteran's gravesite is marked with a rectangular cement outline with four corner posts and a commemorative concrete helmet.

Thank You to Rob Bryce of Northern BC Jet Boat Tours for making this trip possible, see Rob's website to book your tour to Anyox or many other remote locations that he offers.

https://www.northernbcjetboattours.ca/

Thank You to Kevin, Robbie, Atlas and Phoenix for your hospitality and for welcoming me into your home for one week.

Thank you to Baerskin Tactical Company for providing the clothing that kept me warm, dry and comfortable on this trip!

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