The Great Canadian Profiles plaques
Beechwood, the National Cemetery of Canada was established in 1873 on 160 acres of land. Since its founding, there have been over 85,000 people buried at Beechwood, including many prominent…
In praise of Ottawa’s unsung heroes! Beechwood’s 25th annual historical walking tour Sunday, Sept. 8
What better way could there be to wind down a glorious run of summer than by taking a leisurely stroll through history in one of Ottawa’s finest park-like settings? On…
No Stone Left Alone: Beechwood’s act of remembrance aimed at our nation’s youth
In ones and twos, with envelopes of poppies in hand, the schoolchildren from l’École élémentaire catholique Saint-François-d’Assise in Hintonburg fan out across the grounds of the National Military Cemetery at…
Beechwood Cemetery — the National Cemetery of Canada: A community of communities in the heart of Ottawa
Beechwood Cemetery has been an integral part of the diverse community fabric of Ottawa since 1873, and is the final resting place for nearly 87,000 Canadians of all denominations and…
HOW TO CLOSE SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS
With social media being such an important form of communication, people often don’t want to see reminders or notifications from people who are no longer with us. Here are ways…
The Macoun Marsh
Nestled in the southeast corner of Beechwood lays a little oasis filled with foxes, salamanders, blue herons, woodpeckers, frogs, turtles and even groundhogs. This unique pocket of urban wetland is…
THE LIVING TRIBUTE GARDEN in Bloom
Originally planted on June 6, 2019, for the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the Living Tribute Garden is an outward commitment to educate, teach and share the stories of the past…
Rare sight in Ottawa: The Tulip Tree
The tulip tree is a large, fast-growing tree, up to 35 metres tall with a trunk up to 160 centimetres in diameter. As its name suggest, the tulip tree produces…