Veterans Week Activities Perfect Time to Explore History at Beechwood In the lead up to Veterans Week starting Nov. 5 that culminates with annual Remembrance Day celebrations, Canadians coast to…
They were buried, then abandoned, then likely dug up and unceremoniously dumped under Queen Street, only to be rediscovered by perplexed construction workers nearly two centuries later. Thursday, the remains…
They were buried, then abandoned, then likely dug up and unceremoniously dumped under Queen Street, only to be rediscovered by perplexed construction workers nearly two centuries later. Tomorrow, the remains…
October 5, 2023 – In September 2014, remains of the Barrack Hill Cemetery were uncovered in downtown Ottawa during construction excavation. This cemetery was a multi-faith place of burial used…
La députée provinciale Lucille Collard reconnaît le 150e anniversaire du cimetière Beechwood dans l’Assemblée législative de l’Ontario.
On September 21 2023, the Honourable Mona Fortier, MP for Ottawa-Vanier recognized Beechwood Cemetery’s 150th Anniversary in the House of Commons. L’honorable Mona Fortier souligne le 150e anniversaire du Cimetière…
Beechwood celebrates 150 years of serving families, the Ottawa community and Canada. Founded in 1873, the Beechwood Cemetery has served as place to commemorate historical figures, celebrate all cultures, and…
More than 200 people were on hand Sunday for the unveiling of two plaques at Beechwood Cemetery to honour key builders of what is now the national cemetery of Canada.…
BEECHWOOD CEMETERY MONTH – SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR 150 YEARS September 2023 WHEREAS, Beechwood Cemetery has been serving the city of Ottawa for 150 years; and WHEREAS, Beechwood Cemetery is…
Organizers of next month’s Canada Army Run in Ottawa have unveiled the event’s half-marathon course, a route that will treat runners to great views of some of the capital’s most…