Explore the Napoleonic Wars at Beechwood
The Napoleonic Wars transformed nations, redrew borders and changed the course of global history. Fought between 1803 and 1815, their influence extended far beyond Europe, reaching British North America and…
Temporary Closure of the St. Laurent Boulevard Entrance
The City of Ottawa has advised us that ongoing roadwork along St. Laurent Boulevard will reach the area directly outside our entrance. As a result, the St. Laurent Boulevard gate…
Grief and Identity
When people speak about grief, they often focus on the pain of missing someone. Less frequently discussed, but equally destabilizing, is the way loss reshapes identity. Grief does not only…
A Visit of Remembrance and Reconciliation: Australia’s Governor-General at Beechwood
On July 19, 2026, Beechwood Cemetery was honoured to welcome Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, during her official visit to Canada.…
Bytown at 200: Discover the People Who Built Ottawa
In 1826, a construction camp at the meeting point of the Rideau and Ottawa rivers became known as Bytown. Over the next two centuries, that rough settlement would grow into…
From Constable to Commissioner: Understanding the Ranks of the RCMP
The ranks of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police tell a story that extends far beyond titles and insignia. They reflect more than 150 years of tradition, leadership, operational experience and…
Sir William Stephenson Square Honours a Canadian Intelligence Pioneer
On July 16, 2026, the CSIS National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood marked the 42nd anniversary of the establishment of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service with the unveiling of a commemorative…
Remembering Together: Meaningful Ways to Honour a Life
Remembrance is not limited to a funeral, an anniversary, or a name engraved on a monument. It lives in the photographs we display, the stories we share, the music we…
For Immediate Release: Unveiling of the Sir William Stephenson Commemorative Plaque
Media are invited to attend the unveiling of the Sir William Stephenson Commemorative Plaque and the dedication of Sir William Stephenson Square on the 42nd anniversary of the founding of…
A Citizenship Ceremony in a Place of National Remembrance
On July 10, 2026, Beechwood Cemetery had the privilege of welcoming over 90 new Canadian citizens for a bilingual citizenship ceremony held on its historic grounds. Surrounded by the stories…