Annual Historical Walking Tour- Doctors and Nurses
The 26th Annual Historical Walking Tour -Doctors and Nurses, occurred Sunday, October 4th. Up until the day before, the event had been planning to be in person however, due to…
Beechwood Annual Memorial Service 2020 – Virtual Edition
The Beechwood Annual Memorial Service went fully virtual in 2020! Listen to the Salvation Army Band and soloist Chelsea Honeyman perform beautiful hymns. The service will be overseen by Canon James Beall…
Remember This? Ottawa s self-proclaimed weather prophet
September 22, 1882 Canadians love to talk about the weather. This undoubtedly reflects the fact that we get a lot of it — four distinct seasons with a wide variability…
Vintage aircraft take to the skies to commemorate Battle of Britain
With clear skies in the forecast Sunday morning, vintage aircraft from the Second World War performed a flypast during a ceremony at Beechwood Cemetery honouring the sacrifice made during the Battle of…
Researching your Military Ancestor – Digital Workshop
Are you interested in researching your ancestors’ military service? In this year of the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland (May 4) and Victory in Europe (May 8), watch…
MORE MEANINGFUL THAN A TABLE
Beechwood is always looking to give back to the community, to be sustainable and innovative. We discovered a company during the renovation of our Borden/Fleming Reception Rooms, which meets this…
Honouring Special Days
There are significant days in the calendar. They represent the important moments in your and your loved one life. These special days helped to build the memories of the life…
Amid historical figures debate, Ottawa cemetery plaques offer a model to reconcile troubling legacies
As officials across Canada struggle with how to reconcile the problematic legacies of the country’s historical figures, a national cemetery in Ottawa could show the path to presenting Canadian history…
Flowers and bees and frogs and trees: Beechwood Cemetery’s biodiverse urban oasis in the heart of Ottawa
As the season winds down and we prepare to welcome the crisp, cool days of autumn, the beautiful grounds of Beechwood Cemetery remain open to visitors who may be looking…
In the Gardens – A perennial crowd pleasure
Growing hibiscus is an easy way to add a tropical flair to your garden. Hibiscus plants will reward your garden with many years of lovely flowers. Hibiscus is a genus…