33 Combat Engineer Regiment and Regimental Association at Beechwood
On the morning of June 20, members of the 33 Combat Engineer Regiment (33 CER) and the 33 CER Regimental Association gathered at the National Military Cemetery at Beechwood to…
Canada Day at Beechwood: A Living Tribute to Our Shared History
As Canadians from coast to coast to coast raise the Maple Leaf and reflect on what it means to call this nation home, Beechwood Cemetery stands as a living monument…
Inaugural Under the Maple Leaf Flag Retirement Ceremony at Beechwood Cemetery
On the evening of June 18 2025, at the National Cemetery of Canada, history was made. Beechwood Cemetery proudly hosted the inaugural “Under the Maple Leaf – Respecting the Canadian…
Beechwood Cemetery: Where Canada’s Stories Live On
Canada’s identity isn’t written in a single language, culture, or faith. It’s written in stories, millions of them, woven together across generations. At Beechwood Cemetery, these stories aren’t forgotten. They…
Ottawa’s First Fire Chief – William Young
Section 37, Lot 75 E Ctr Ottawa’s First Fire Chief (1837–1913) William Young was born on July 9, 1837, in Quebec, during a time when Bytown, soon to become Ottawa,…
Remembering the 80th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War
Eighty years ago, the world emerged from one of the darkest chapters in human history. The Second World War, a conflict that spanned continents and claimed tens of millions of…
In the Gardens – Ruby Red Horsechestnut
Nestled within the serene Hosta Garden at Beechwood Cemetery stands a remarkable specimen: the Ruby Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus × carnea ‘Briotii’). Planted in the year 2000, this tree has matured…
Honouring 180 Years of Service: The Lasting Legacy of the Sisters of Charity in Ottawa
On Friday, May 30, 2025, Beechwood Cemetery proudly welcomed community members, dignitaries, and Sisters from the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Ottawa (SCO) to mark a remarkable milestone—the…
Honouring the Fallen, Beyond Borders – Memorial Day Ceremony at Beechwood Cemetery
On a bright May 27th afternoon, the Beechwood Cemetery Foundation and the National Military Cemetery of Canada came together with the U.S. Embassy and members of the diplomatic, defence, and…
Honouring a Proud Legacy: Official Opening of the RCMP Veterans’ Legacy Pathway
May 23, 2023 | RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood On a historic spring morning, dignitaries, RCMP Veterans, families, and supporters gathered at the RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood…