Beechwood Ottawa

National Day of Tribute - Service Day of Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association - Ottawa Chapter
2026-10-23 07:30 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | Veterans Section (Section 27, near the tank), National Military Cemetery of Canada, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa
Ottawa Chapter – Day of Tribute Friday, October 23, 2025 | 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Tank at Beechwood Cemetery | 280 Beechwood Ave, Ottawa In-Person Event Each year before the November 11 Remembrance Day ceremonies in Ottawa, the Ottawa Chapter Day of Tribute event takes place to honour and remember Canada’s veterans. Created in 2005 by Sharon Rouette-Urquhart of Green Unlimited, the annual event provides a way for professionals in the landscape and horticulture community to use their expertise to beautify and maintain the grounds of Canada’s National Military Cemetery as a way to give back to those individuals, their families and loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The event has seen great participation from many sector group members in Ottawa, including grounds maintenance, lawn care, designers, garden centres, irrigation, landscape contractors, arborists, horticulturalists, and students. Timeline 7:30 AM – Registration, donuts and muffins, coffee and tea. 8:00 AM – Opening Remarks by Pete Campbell and Trevor Davidson, Beechwood Cemetery. 11:00 AM – Lunch and departure.

Eastern Tour of Beechwood Cemetery
2026-10-18 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-09-27 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-09-22 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-30 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Pagoda, near the St. Laurent gate entrance, Ottawa Beechwood Memorial Garden, Ottawa, ON, K1K 2Z6, Canada
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 stories of lesser-known, but deeply influential, individuals who helped shape Canada. 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. Please meet your guide at the Pagoda, it is right near the St. Laurent gate entrance. You can park along the side of road, so long as another car can pass. It is recommended you enter Beechwood Cemetery from the St. Laurent Gate or follow the yellow line from the Beechwood Ave entrance until you see the pagoda (approx. 5 min drive). Be sure to come back again for the Western Tour of Beechwood Cemetery!

Western Tour of Beechwood Cemetery
2026-10-04 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-09-20 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-09-15 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Beechwood Cemetery- Gazebo, 280 Beechwood Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1Z5P4, Canada
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!

Capital Pop-Up Cinema Presents a Timeless Tale: The Mummy's Tomb (1942)
2026-10-03 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Beechwood Cemetery Mausoleum Grass
Join us for our season finale with a unique collaboration with Ottawa Chamberfest! This one-of-a-kind event offers a life-changing cinematic experience. Enjoy a live, improvised accompaniment by a surprise musician to an early cinema silent film, followed by the iconic Universal horror classic- The Mummy’s Tomb (1942). It’s an evening of eerie elegance and cinematic magic you won’t want to miss!​ Event Highlights: 6:30 PM – Musical Performance – About Ottawa Chamberfest 7:00 PM – Short Film Screening: A silent film with live score performed by TBA. 7:30 PM – Feature Film Screening ​​ Arrive early to secure a good spot!

National Military Cemetery Clean-Up 2026
2026-09-27 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | National Military Cemetery
Join us at the National Military Cemetery for a day of service and community. We invite all members of the community, serving members of the military, veterans, and family members to join us for a special headstone cleaning event at the National Military Cemetery. This meaningful activity is a way to show our respect and gratitude for those who have served and sacrificed. Where: National Military Cemetery When: September 27 2026 or (Rain Day) October 4 2026 Time: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM (9:00 – 15:30) Who: Anyone wanting to show their support to CAF Members, Veterans and their families Dress: Relaxed This event is not only an opportunity to maintain the dignity and honour of the resting places of our fallen heroes but also a chance to come together as a community. As we clean the headstones, we will reflect on the legacy and bravery of each individual commemorated here. Click here to register today! This event is co-hosted by Beechwood Cemetery Foundation and the National Military Cemetery. * Beechwood Cemetery Foundation can provide volunteer hour credits for all those in attendance.

The Death Dialogues: Non-Traditional Losses or Living Losses
2026-09-22 18:30 UTC | Sacred Space
Join us on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre for a thoughtful evening exploring a type of grief that is often misunderstood and rarely discussed: living loss. Part of Beechwood’s Death Dialogues series, this conversation continues our commitment to strengthening death and loss literacy in our community. These gatherings create a respectful space where difficult topics surrounding grief, loss, and the human experience can be explored openly. The evening will feature Dina Bell-Laroche, a Certified Thanatologist, bereavement educator, author, and grief doula whose work focuses on helping individuals and communities better understand the many forms grief can take. While many people associate grief with death, loss can also occur in ways that are less visible. Changes in health, estranged relationships, identity shifts, life transitions, or the gradual loss that accompanies aging and illness can create profound grief, even though no death has occurred. During this engaging discussion, Dina will explore the concept of non-traditional or living losses, the quiet and often unrecognized forms of grief that people carry. Through practical insights and personal reflection, she will examine how acknowledging these losses can help individuals move toward understanding, resilience, and renewed meaning. At Beechwood, these conversations are part of a broader effort to normalize dialogue about grief and to strengthen our ability to support one another through life’s most difficult transitions. Whether you are navigating change in your own life, supporting someone through a difficult period, or simply seeking to better understand the many dimensions of grief, this Death Dialogue offers a meaningful opportunity to learn and reflect. Event Details Tuesday, September 22, 2026 6:30 p.m. Beechwood National Memorial Centre 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa Join us for an evening that reminds us that grief does not only follow death, it also accompanies the many changes that shape our lives.

Annual Police and Peace Officers Memorial at the RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood
2026-09-20 10:30 UTC | RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood
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.

Capital Pop-Up Cinema Presents a Timeless Tale: Jumanji
2026-09-19 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Beechwood Cemetery Mausoleum Grass
​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: 6:30 PM Location: Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Ave Cost: FREE – no registration needed​ ​​ Film Screening: 7:30PM. Arrive early to secure a good spot!

Living Library - Bytown 200
2026-09-13 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Beechwood National Memorial Centre
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!

Honouring Soldiers of Suicide
2026-09-12 19:00 UTC | The National Military Cemetery of Canada
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
