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…
“Every cent donated goes to buying food,” Andrée-Anne Martel, executive director of the Vanier Community Services Centre, said as she addressed the crowd at the fundraising event Partage at Beechwood…
A 150TH ANNIVERSARY is a milestone moment, and Beechwood Cemetery has celebrated and honoured every one of the 150 years. We have had the opportunity to welcome new groups for…
August 2 2023 – The National Military Cemetery, Beechwood Cemetery was honoured to welcome The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence for…
In 1873 — just 18 years after Bytown officially became Ottawa — Beechwood Cemetery was established with a groundbreaking commitment. It was determined that this final resting place would not…
Over 100 people — including nearby residents, artists and volunteers — put chalk to asphalt at Beechwood Cemetery over the weekend in an effort to beat a Guinness World Record…
SPRING IS FINALLY HERE and it’s when Beechwood truly comes to life. Our flowers are growing, our gardens are becoming colourful and bright. We will be welcoming back walkers, families,…
Corporal Thomas Richard ‘Dick’ Bell was born on March 30th, 1912, in Ottawa, ON. Bell joined the RCMP on January 7th, 1933, and that year joined the Musical Ride. Staring…
While the dictionary typically defines a “commemoration” as a ceremony or celebration in which a person or event is remembered, at Beechwood Cemetery the occasion takes on a much deeper…