The Unveiling of the Children’s Sacred Forest
The trilingual plaque reads: This sacred forest, and the stone commemorating it, are as enduring as our love for thousands of First Nations, Métis and Inuit children who never made…
Third reinterment service for Barrack Hill Cemetery to be held at Beechwood Cemetery
October 5, 2023 – In September 2014, remains of the Barrack Hill Cemetery were uncovered in downtown Ottawa during construction excavation. This cemetery was a multi-faith place of burial used…
MPP Lucille Collard recognizes the 150th Anniversary of Beechwood Cemetery in the Ontario Legislator.
La députée provinciale Lucille Collard reconnaît le 150e anniversaire du cimetière Beechwood dans l’Assemblée législative de l’Ontario.
The Life and Legacy of Jack Darragh
John Proctor (Jack) DARRAGH Section 19, Lot 150 NW Born in Ottawa on December 4, 1890, Darragh began his hockey career playing for the city league’s Stewarton Hockey Club, where…
Queen of the Ice – Eva Catherine Buels
Eva Catherine Buels Section 29, Lot 43 E Born Eva Catherine Ault on October 11, 1891 in Aultsville, Ontario, she was raised in nearby Finch before the Aults moved their…
The Hockey Journey of Bill Beveridge
WILLIAM (BILL) BEVERIDGE Section 19, PC 427 Born in Ottawa on July 1, 1909, Bill Beveridge was an outstanding goaltender from an early age. He played with Shamrocks of the…
Vimy Oaks Trees at Beechwood
After the Battle of Vimy Ridge was won, many soldiers realized that they had been part of something truly great. Leslie Miller, born in 1889 in Milliken, ON, looked around…
The Honourable Mona Fortier recognizes Beechwood Cemetery 150th Anniversary
On September 21 2023, the Honourable Mona Fortier, MP for Ottawa-Vanier recognized Beechwood Cemetery’s 150th Anniversary in the House of Commons. L’honorable Mona Fortier souligne le 150e anniversaire du Cimetière…
Support the Beechwood Cemetery Foundation!
Beechwood celebrates 150 years of serving families, the Ottawa community and Canada. Founded in 1873, the Beechwood Cemetery has served as place to commemorate historical figures, celebrate all cultures, and…
An politician, a champion for duelist rights, protection of equality and advocate for the National Cemetery of Canada. The Honorable Mauril Bélanger
The Honorable Mauril Bélanger Section 53, Lot 22E22W The Honorable Mauril Bélanger was born in Mattawa, Ontario, to Yolande (Dufour) Bélanger and Maurice Bélanger. He graduated from the University of…