BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Beechwood Ottawa - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Beechwood Ottawa X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Beechwood Ottawa REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260920T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260920T143000 DTSTAMP:20260429T201656Z CREATED:20260429T201530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T201656Z UID:54819-1789909200-1789914600@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:Western Tour of Beechwood Cemetery DESCRIPTION: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. Participants will also learn how what started as a local community cemetery grew into Canada’s National Cemetery. The tour of Beechwood Cemetery is led by trained volunteers and focuses on local history and notable features and sections within this National Historic Site. The tour is free of charge\, and is family friendly. The route for the Stroll is a gentle 1.5-2 hour walk and is wheelchair accessible. Please wear good walking shoes\, clothing suitable for the weather\, apply bug spray and bring water if needed. For the Western tour\, your guide will meet you at the Gazebo which is next to the Beechwood National Memorial Center (the closet street entrance is Beechwood Ave). Please note the Beechwood National Memorial Centre is closed to the public on Sundays\, therefore please use the washroom before arrival. Be sure to come back again for the Eastern Tour of Beechwood Cemetery! URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/western-tour-of-beechwood-cemetery-5/ LOCATION:Beechwood Cemetery- Gazebo\, 280 Beechwood Ave\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1Z5P4\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20230514_Gazebo-030_resi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T113000 DTSTAMP:20260903T125924Z CREATED:20260903T125924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T125924Z UID:60192-1789901100-1789903800@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:Annual Police and Peace Officers Memorial at the RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, September 20\, 2025 Time: 10:45 a.m. Location: RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood\, 280 Beechwood Avenue\, Ottawa Join us at the RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood\, an honoured place of reflection within the National Cemetery of Canada\, as the RCMP Veterans\, Ottawa Division\, host the Annual Police and Peace Officers Memorial Service. This solemn gathering pays tribute to those who served with distinction and to the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The service offers an important opportunity for the RCMP community\, peace officers\, families\, and the public to stand together\, honour the memory of fallen officers\, and reaffirm our collective commitment to preserving their legacy of service and courage. This is a public event\, and all are encouraged to attend as we reflect on the profound impact these men and women have had on our communities and our country. ————— Cérémonie commémorative annuelle des agents de police et de la paix au Cimetière commémoratif national de la GRC à Beechwood Date : Dimanche 20 septembre 2026 Heure : 10 h 45 Lieu : Cimetière commémoratif national de la GRC à Beechwood\, 280 avenue Beechwood\, Ottawa Joignez-vous à nous au Cimetière commémoratif national de la GRC à Beechwood\, un lieu de réflexion privilégié au sein du Cimetière national du Canada\, alors que les anciens combattants de la GRC\, Division d’Ottawa\, tiennent la Cérémonie annuelle en mémoire des agents de police et de la paix. Cette cérémonie solennelle rend hommage à celles et ceux qui ont servi avec distinction\, ainsi qu’aux agents tombés dans l’exercice de leurs fonctions. Le service offre une occasion importante à la communauté de la GRC\, aux agents de la paix\, aux familles et au public de se rassembler\, d’honorer la mémoire des agents décédés et de réaffirmer notre engagement collectif à préserver leur héritage de service et de courage. Il s’agit d’un événement public\, et toutes et tous sont invités à y assister afin de réfléchir à l’impact profond que ces hommes et ces femmes ont eu sur nos collectivités et sur notre pays. URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/annual-police-and-peace-officers-memorial-at-the-rcmp-national-memorial-cemetery-at-beechwood-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/581323264_1436354285161993_3652514959985233586_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260920T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260920T103000 DTSTAMP:20260402T114537Z CREATED:20260402T110849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T114537Z UID:53662-1789900200-1789900200@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:Annual Police and Peace Officers Memorial at the RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, September 20\, 2025 Time: 10:45 a.m. Location: RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood\, 280 Beechwood Avenue\, Ottawa Join us at the RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood\, an honoured place of reflection within the National Cemetery of Canada\, as the RCMP Veterans\, Ottawa Division\, host the Annual Police and Peace Officers Memorial Service. This solemn gathering pays tribute to those who served with distinction and to the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The service offers an important opportunity for the RCMP community\, peace officers\, families\, and the public to stand together\, honour the memory of fallen officers\, and reaffirm our collective commitment to preserving their legacy of service and courage. This is a public event\, and all are encouraged to attend as we reflect on the profound impact these men and women have had on our communities and our country. URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/annual-police-and-peace-officers-memorial-at-the-rcmp-national-memorial-cemetery-at-beechwood/ LOCATION:RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20250514_Tulips-076.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T113000 DTSTAMP:20260903T130519Z CREATED:20260903T130450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T130519Z UID:60197-1789891200-1789903800@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:Canadian Army Run - September 20\, 2026 - Limited access to Beechwood Cemetery DESCRIPTION:September 20\, 2026 Here is your chance to run\, walk or roll through the scenic streets of Ottawa while saying thank you to the women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who serve us in so many ways at home and abroad! Come together with thousands of other participants to show your support for our military community and challenge yourself by completing a 5K\, 10K\, Half Marathon or one of our unique multi-distance challenges. All races start near Ottawa City Hall and finish beside the National War Memorial\, where uniformed CAF members will be waiting to congratulate you. URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/canadian-army-run-september-20-2026-limited-access-to-beechwood-cemetery/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/army-run-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T213000 DTSTAMP:20260901T151644Z CREATED:20260617T193938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T151644Z UID:56544-1789846200-1789853400@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:Capital Pop-Up Cinema Presents a Timeless Tale: Jumanji DESCRIPTION:​Experience a unique cultural event in the beautiful green space of Beechwood Cemetery\, Canada’s only national cemetery. ​​Event Highlights: Historical Walking Tour: Before Jumanji begins\, join Beechwood Cemetery for a unique guided walking tour exploring the real-life stories of people who helped shape Ottawa and Canada.  Inspired by the themes from Jumanji\, this tour explores how individuals can transform communities and leave lasting legacies.  Following the tour\, guests are invited to stay for the outdoor screening of Jumanji presented by Capital Pop-Up Cinema. ​Walking Tour: 6:00 PM Location: Beechwood Cemetery\, 280 Beechwood Ave Cost: FREE – no registration needed​ ​. Film Screening: 7:30PM. Arrive early to secure a good spot! URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/capital-pop-up-cinema-presents-a-timeless-tale-jumanji/ LOCATION:Beechwood Cemetery Mausoleum Grass ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Jumanji.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T193000 DTSTAMP:20260901T151549Z CREATED:20260901T151549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T151549Z UID:60130-1789840800-1789846200@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:Timeless Tours: The Game Begins DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 19\, 2026 Walking Tour: 6:00 p.m. Film Screening: 7:30 p.m. Beechwood Cemetery\, 280 Beechwood Avenue Free admission: no registration required Before the screen lights up and Jumanji begins\, join Beechwood Cemetery for a special themed walking tour through the grounds of the National Cemetery of Canada. Timeless Tours connects familiar stories from film\, literature and popular culture with the remarkable people buried at Beechwood. For this adventure\, the mysterious world of Jumanji has arrived at the cemetery. Ancient creatures have appeared. Wild animals are approaching. The jungle is spreading. The map is incomplete\, a mountain blocks the route and a final message is waiting somewhere far to the north. To finish the game\, we must assemble the right expedition team. Participants will meet eight scientists\, explorers\, artists and adventurers whose real-life experiences provide the skills needed to complete the journey. Lawrence Morris Lambe understands creatures from the distant past. Rudolph Anderson identifies the wildlife. Henrietta Tuzo Wilson finds the route over the mountain. James Ashfield preserves the evidence. Kenneth Chipman maps the way forward. John Macoun reads the landscape. Faith Fyles protects the team from poisonous plants. Jack MacKenzie receives the final signal and leads the expedition north. These remarkable individuals never travelled together. Most never met. Through their stories\, however\, they form an extraordinary expedition team. Following the tour\, guests are invited to remain on the Mausoleum lawn for an outdoor screening of Jumanji\, presented by Capital Pop-Up Cinema. Come for the history. Stay for the movie. Discover how courage\, knowledge\, observation and teamwork can help finish the game. The drums are getting louder. The expedition is ready. The game begins at Beechwood.   Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.   URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/timeless-tours-the-game-begins/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Jumanji.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260915T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260915T120000 DTSTAMP:20260713T151625Z CREATED:20260429T202945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T151625Z UID:54831-1789468200-1789473600@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:Western Tour of Beechwood Cemetery DESCRIPTION: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. Participants will also learn how what started as a local community cemetery grew into Canada’s National Cemetery. The tour of Beechwood Cemetery is led by trained volunteers and focuses on local history and notable features and sections within this National Historic Site. The tour is free of charge\, and is family friendly. The route for the Stroll is a gentle 1.5-2 hour walk and is wheelchair accessible. Please wear good walking shoes\, clothing suitable for the weather\, apply bug spray and bring water if needed. For the Western tour\, your guide will meet you at the Gazebo which is next to the Beechwood National Memorial Center (the closet street entrance is Beechwood Ave). Please note the Beechwood National Memorial Centre is closed to the public on Sundays\, therefore please use the washroom before arrival. Be sure to come back again for the Eastern Tour of Beechwood Cemetery! URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/western-tour-of-beechwood-cemetery-9/ LOCATION:Beechwood Cemetery- Gazebo\, 280 Beechwood Ave\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1Z5P4\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20250514_Tulips-126-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T153000 DTSTAMP:20260622T120359Z CREATED:20260618T145428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T120359Z UID:56591-1789308000-1789313400@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:Living Library - Bytown 200 DESCRIPTION: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 receive a map to explore the cemetery at their leisure\, visiting stations where actors will portray these remarkable individuals at their graveside. James Slater and Esther Sparks Slater (Section 48\, Lot 1) – Engineer\, surveyor\, and superintendent of the Rideau Canal\, James Dyson Slater helped build and maintain critical transportation infrastructure that supported the growth of Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley. William Pittman Lett (Section 34\, Lot 28 NW) –Ottawa’s first and longest-serving city clerk\, William Pittman Lett served as the city’s leading chronicler\, poet\, and civic advocate. John Bower Lewis (Section 34\, Lot 8 E) – A prominent lawyer and two-time mayor\, John Bower Lewis played a key role in Ottawa’s early governance and helped persuade Queen Victoria to select Ottawa as Canada’s capital. Jenney Simpson (Section 41\, Lot 120 NW) –Artist\, historian\, and curator\, Jenny Russell Simpson preserved and promoted Ottawa’s heritage by transforming the Bytown Museum into a professional historical institution and championing Canadian historical preservation. Event Details: Location: Beechwood Cemetery- Starting location is the Beechwood National Memorial Centre\, 280 Beechwood Ave Time: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Format: Self-guided tour through the grounds with interactive performances Arrive before 3:00 PM to fully enjoy this historical journey. Recommendations: Dress appropriately for the weather Sunscreen and bug spray In case of rain\, the event will be held inside the Beechwood National Memorial Centre. For more information\, contact us by phone at 613-741-9530 or by email at foundation@beechwoodottawa.ca No registration needed! URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/living-library-bytown-200/ LOCATION:Beechwood National Memorial Centre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/OldBeechwoodGates.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T170000 DTSTAMP:20260825T131608Z CREATED:20260825T131608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T131608Z UID:59897-1789297200-1789318800@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:Memento Mori Market DESCRIPTION:Fandom Forge events and Beechwood Cemetery present Mememnto Mori Market. Join us for a showcase of natural history and remembrance with local artisans. URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/memento-mori-market/ LOCATION:Beechwood National Memorial Centre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/memento-mori.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260912T191500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260912T194500 DTSTAMP:20260827T165743Z CREATED:20260402T111105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T165743Z UID:53663-1789240500-1789242300@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:Honouring Soldiers of Suicide DESCRIPTION: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 OPS as we share in remembrance. This service will help connect one another through healing and understanding. Lest we forget. Family members only: Should you wish to submit a photo of your loved one (you must be a direct family member) to have shown on the National Military of Canada Monument during the service\, please submit your photo here. It needs to be their service photo. You can also reach out to Erika Wagner\, 613-741-9530 ex 122\, or ewagner@beechwoodottawa.ca. There is now an option to reuse the photo year over year at the ceremony. If you\, or anyone you know is struggling with the loss of a soldier from suicide\, please reach out to the HOPE. The HOPE Program offers continuous peer support and education on grief\, to help bereaved military families to better understand the grief process and provides coping strategies. www.HOPE-ESPOIR.com HOPE-ESPOIR@forces.gc.ca Toll free number: 1-800-883-6094 URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/honouring-soldiers-of-suicide/ LOCATION:The National Military Cemetery of Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/tommy-6.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR