Canada Army Run unveils new half-marathon route
Organizers of next month’s Canada Army Run in Ottawa have unveiled the event’s half-marathon course, a route that will treat runners to great views of some of the capital’s most…
Beechwood’s Annual Historical Tour – A Walk through 150 Years
Join us, as we honour five people who have not only impacted the world around them but also the landscape of Beechwood Cemetery. Starting with Beechwood’s founder and moving through…
Social Scene – Community Builders: Partage at Beechwood
“Every cent donated goes to buying food,” Andrée-Anne Martel, executive director of the Vanier Community Services Centre, said as she addressed the crowd at the fundraising event Partage at Beechwood…
The Beechwood Way – Summer 2023 Vol.25
A 150TH ANNIVERSARY is a milestone moment, and Beechwood Cemetery has celebrated and honoured every one of the 150 years. We have had the opportunity to welcome new groups for…
Joseph Kun: Master Craftsman and Innovator
JOSEPH KUN Section 51S, Lot 578 Born on April 13, 1930 in Czechoslovakia, Joseph Kun was a renowned craftsman known for creating violins and violin bows for international classical musicians,…
The Life and Music of an Organist and Composer Dr. John William Bearder
Dr. John William Bearder Section 50, Lot 63 SW Born in Bradford, Yorkshire, England on December 26, 1873, John William Bearder was an organist and composer. His musical talents became…
Amiens Day
Amiens Day holds a special place in both the heart of the Canadian Intelligence Corps (C Int C) and with the nation. As you may recall, it is a uniquely…
In The Gardens: Bennett’s Fastigiate White Pine
Bennett’s Fastigiate White Pine is a dwarf variety with many appealing attributes. Branches aim skyward, so trees stay narrow and make a valuable contribution to tight spots that need a…
The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence honours the sacrifice of all Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans, and their families.
August 2 2023 – The National Military Cemetery, Beechwood Cemetery was honoured to welcome The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence for…
In the Gardens: Tsukumo False-cypress – Chamaecyparis pisifera Tsukumo
‘Tsukumo’ is a dwarf evergreen shrub that is very slow-growing and will reach only 10 inches in 10 years. Its form is rounded and flat-topped and grows wider than tall.…