The CSIS National Memorial Cemetery A memorial to those who served courageously in the shadows The CSIS National Memorial Cemetery is an outward appreciation of the service of the CSIS…

A short distance from the St. Laurent Blvd entrance to Beechwood, along the road marked with a yellow stripe, are three side-by-side monuments which identify the burial plots of the…

The RCAF marked the 81th anniversary of the #attle of Britain today with a ceremony held at Beechwood National Military Cemetery in Ottawa, Ontario. The event was an opportunity to…

Dedicated on September 15, 2002, the Beechwood 9/11 Memorial was one of the first 9/11 memorials built. It remains the only memorial dedicated to the Canadians who were killed in…

Did you know that the tranquil paths of Beechwood Cemetery had once provided the backdrop to a story of ultimate bravery, theft, and even a car chase? This story is…

The Scots have immigrated to Canada in steady and substantial numbers for over 200 years, with the connection between Scotland and Canada stretching farther — to the 17th century. Scots…

20 YEARS HAVE GONE BY since then Governor General Adrienne Clarkson officially opened the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces at Beechwood (June 28, 2001). Defence Minister Art Eggleton…

Century old monuments can be hard to read, discovering the names and dates can sometimes be a mystery. Let Beechwood Cemetery, Canada’s National Cemetery, teach you three techniques on how…

Historical Walking Tour: Notable Passages Celebrating those who were honoured with a street name in their memory The Streets of Ottawa Tour focuses specifically on some of the families who…

Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police – May 23, 2023 The RCMP Veterans’ Association, Ottawa Division, will build the RCMP Veterans’ Historical Wall at the RCMP…