The Cross of Sacrifice
The Cross of Sacrifice is a Commonwealth war memorial designed in 1918 by Sir Reginald Blomfield for the Imperial War Graves Commission (now the Commonwealth War Graves Commission). It is…
Beechwood Bee Program 2022
Our Apiary Program grew from 3 hives to 5, this was achieved by recovering one of our swarms and ordering and purchasing a nucleus colony (nuc) last February, as a…
In the Gardens: A Japanese Lilac
The Japanese lilac tree is a fragrant flowering tree native to northern China that is perfect for the garden or street. The Japanese lilac tree was discovered in the mountains…
Discover four influential women on a Beechwood historical tour
A journalist, writer and playwright from the early 19th century who contributed greatly to Canada’s literary activities. A 1913-born composer and creator of more than 120 pieces of work, including…
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Beechwood Cemetery
In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada (Caring Society) and Beechwood Cemetery Foundation have continued to partner to…
Tree Planting Program
On top of the usual busyness, this year is going to be an exciting year for tree planting. The Beechwood Cemetery Foundation has launched a new program to help replant…
In the Gardens – Hostas: a plant with such variety
Hostas are widely cultivated as shade-tolerant foliage plants. The genus is currently placed in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae, and is native to northeast Asia (China, Japan, Korea, and the…
Beechwood unveils plans for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
A reconciliation tour of Beechwood Cemetery, screenings of two short films, and a reconciling walking tour of downtown Ottawa are among the events planned for this year’s National Day of…
The Beechwood Way – Summer 2022 Vol.21
WHEN IT RAINS, IT POURS. Although this expression is typically associated with difficult times, here at Beechwood it has taken on a different meaning lately. As you can imagine, we…
The Battle of Amiens and the Canadian Intelligence Corps
On August 8th 2022, a wreath was laid to honour the predecessors of the Canadian Intelligence Corps. Commemorative ceremonies were held across Canada to honour the members of the Canadian…