On November 8, 2023, a commemorative plaque honouring Corporal Robert Gordon Teather, C.V., Regimental Number 26112, was unveiled at the RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood. The plaque preserves the…
Yesterday, Beechwood was different. The grounds were still a cemetery. They remained a place of remembrance, history and reflection. But for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we made…
On November 8, 2020, a commemorative plaque was unveiled along the Major-General George R. Pearkes, VC, Pathway in the RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood. The plaque honours the members…
On August 12, 2026, Beechwood Cemetery launched Under the Leaves: Poetry at Beechwood, a new annual series celebrating the voices, histories and creative spirit that shape Canada’s capital. The inaugural…
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.…
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…
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…
For generations, Irish nationals and Irish-Canadians have stood among those who answered the call to serve. From the earliest days of British North America through Confederation and into the modern…
Starting July 1, explore the grounds of Beechwood Cemetery and take part in our Monument Scavenger Hunt! Can you find all 15 hidden monument details — from angels and elephants…
On June 25, 2026, Canadians gathered at Beechwood Cemetery, the National Cemetery of Canada, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Armed Forces. Serving…
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