Commemorative Bench Program
Benches are an important feature of parks and trails maintained by the City of Yellowknife. They provide welcoming spaces for residents and visitors to rest and enjoy the beauty of Yellowknife’s Parks and Trail System.
Administered by Community Services, the Commemorative Bench Program offers a meaningful way to contribute to City-owned parks by donating a standardized bench that will be installed and maintained by the City.
Honouring Someone Special
Benches may be donated:
- In memory of a loved one
- To honour a person or group
- To recognize a special occasion
Bench and plaque locations are selected by the Manager of Facilities, with donor input welcomed.
Donate a Commemorative Bench
Requests are accepted year-round, with installation scheduled as climate conditions permit.
Cost:
- Standard commemorative bench (including plaque and installation): $1,200.00
- Additional $1,200.00 if a concrete pad base is required (based on location)
Benches are typically installed on a concrete pad base.
To obtain a Commemorative Bench request please contact Community Services at (867) 920-5648 or email @email.
The Loraine Minish-Cooper Garden of Hope Memorial Plaque Program
The Memorial Plaque Program offers anyone the opportunity to dedicate a spot in the Garden of Hope to their loved ones. All plaques follow the same specifications, and are mounted onto posts at the bottom of the garden.
Each plaque costs $200, and all proceeds go towards the maintenance of the garden.
To request a plaque, please submit a Memorial Plaque order form by email to @email