Beechwood Cemetery is more than just a final resting place—it is an enduring part of Canada’s identity. Founded in 1873, just six years after Confederation, Beechwood has been deeply woven…

The Supreme Court of Canada has long stood as the highest authority in the country’s legal system, shaping Canadian society through landmark rulings and upholding the principles of justice, fairness,…

Margaret Howett Ahearn (née Fleck) (1849 – January 3, 1915) Section 50, Lot 123 Born in Montreal, Quebec, in 1849, Margaret Howett Ahearn (née Fleck) was a woman of remarkable…

Section 50, Lot 123  Born in LeBreton Flats in June 1855, Thomas Ahearn was the son of an Irish blacksmith who worked on the Rideau Canal maintenance crew. From an…

(1839–1929) Section 22, Lot 37 NW James Colebrooke Patterson was a distinguished lawyer, politician, and statesman whose career spanned both provincial and federal politics, as well as a tenure as…

Beechwood Cemetery holds a special place in Canadian history as the National Cemetery of Canada. Established in 1873 in Ottawa, Beechwood was designed as a non-denominational cemetery, welcoming all cultural,…

On May 23, 2021, a significant moment in the history of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) took place at the RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood Cemetery—the unveiling of…

Beechwood Cemetery Foundation, in partnership with the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society and the Assembly of 7 Generations, unveiled the Children’s Sacred Forest. This solemn and meaningful monument…

The Hall of Colours at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre in Ottawa is a sacred and inspiring space dedicated to honouring the traditions and legacy of Canada’s military. This space…