Inspired by the film’s reunion of musicians for one unforgettable memorial concert, this special historical walking tour brings together Beechwood’s own remarkable musical ensemble. Discover the stories of composer Violet Archer, musician and educator Frederick Karam, hymn writer Sir Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice and others who helped shape the sound of Ottawa and Canada. Following the…
Join Us for a Special Evening at Beechwood Cemetery Experience a unique cultural event in the beautiful green space of Beechwood Cemetery, Canada's only national cemetery. ​​Event Highlights: Historical Walking Tour - Before A Mighty Wind begins, join Beechwood Cemetery for a unique guided walking tour exploring the real-life stories of people who helped shape Ottawa…
Sign up here! Walking through the western half of Beechwood Cemetery is like walking through the history of early Canada. This tour visits some of the cemetery’s oldest sections, beautiful gardens, and the Mausoleum. Tour attendees will be able to connect familiar Ottawa street names to prominent individuals and families who helped build the city.…
Sign up here! The eastern half of Beechwood Cemetery is rich with cultural and military history. Participants will visit some of the cemetery’s largest community sections and walk among the headstones of military, RCMP, Ottawa Police, and CSIS veterans. This tour offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the unique features of Beechwood and the…
 Wednesday, August 19, 2026  11:00 a.m. Amicitia France Canada Monument, Beechwood Cemetery Join us as we commemorate the 84th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid, one of the most significant and costly operations of the Second World War. On August 19, 1942, nearly 5,000 Canadians landed on the beaches of Dieppe in occupied France. Although the…
-A Fundraising Feast- Beneath the Lanterns, A Table Awaits As dusk settles over the cemetery's ancient trees, lanterns flicker to life and a single long table stretches into the night. This year, we journey to Morocco — a feast of spice and silk, of fire-lit gold and quiet wonder. Held in the sacred grounds of Beechwood Cemetery,…
Sign up here! The eastern half of Beechwood Cemetery is rich with cultural and military history. Participants will visit some of the cemetery’s largest community sections and walk among the headstones of military, RCMP, Ottawa Police, and CSIS veterans. This tour offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the unique features of Beechwood and the…
United together to honour soldiers of suicide See the faces of the unremembered in this sunset ceremony at the National Military Cemetery of Canada. Join the families and friends of the soldiers or veterans who gave their lives in service. Unite with us to open the conversation on the stigma of suicide in the military, RCMP and…
Beechwood’s Annual Living Library - Bytown 200Join us at Beechwood Cemetery for the Annual Historical Tour, a unique event that brings history to life. This year, we celebrate the incredible stories of those who helped build Bytown. Presented as a living library, this immersive experience features performances by the Ottawa School of Theatre. Attendees will…
Sign up here! Walking through the western half of Beechwood Cemetery is like walking through the history of early Canada. This tour visits some of the cemetery’s oldest sections, beautiful gardens, and the Mausoleum. Tour attendees will be able to connect familiar Ottawa street names to prominent individuals and families who helped build the city.…
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