BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Beechwood Ottawa - ECPv6.18.2//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: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:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261121T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261121T113000 DTSTAMP:20260727T110647Z CREATED:20260727T110647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T110647Z UID:58682-1795257000-1795260600@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:Third Annual Lebanese-Canadian Military Remembrance Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Join us during Lebanese Heritage Month as we gather to honour the bravery\, sacrifice and enduring contributions of Lebanese-Canadian military members who served Canada in times of war\, conflict and peace. Taking place the day before Lebanese Independence Day\, this ceremony provides a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the deep ties between Canada and Lebanon and to recognize the service of Lebanese Canadians in Canada’s military history. Hosted by the Lebanese-Canadian Military Remembrance Committee\, in partnership with Beechwood Cemetery\, the National Military Cemetery and the Embassy of Lebanon in Canada\, the ceremony will include remarks from dignitaries\, the national anthems of Canada and Lebanon\, a wreath-laying ceremony and a shared moment of remembrance. Veterans\, families\, community members and friends are welcome to attend. A short reception will follow. Saturday\, November 21\, 2026 10:45 a.m. (please arrive by 10:30 a.m.) Sacred Space Beechwood Cemetery\, 280 Beechwood Ave.\, Ottawa Honouring Service. Celebrating Heritage. URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/third-annual-lebanese-canadian-military-remembrance-ceremony/ LOCATION:Sacred Space\, Beechwood National Memorial Centre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/iStock-822128368.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T200000 DTSTAMP:20261015T114854Z CREATED:20261006T134958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T114854Z UID:61467-1794940200-1794945600@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:PAST & PRESENT: CELEBRATING ARCHIBALD LAMPMAN - An Evening of Poetry DESCRIPTION:Join us at Beechwood Cemetery for a special evening celebrating the life\, poetry and enduring legacy of Archibald Lampman\, one of Canada’s most important early poets. Presented in partnership with the Poet Laureate of Ottawa and with the support of the League of Canadian Poets and Arc Poetry Magazine\, this special gathering will connect Lampman’s literary legacy with Ottawa’s continuing tradition of poetry and storytelling. Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 6:30 p.m. Beecwood National Memorial Center\, Beechwood Cemetery The date carries particular significance. Archibald Lampman was born on November 17\, 1861\, making this gathering a celebration on the 165th anniversary of his birth. A member of Canada’s Confederation Poets\, Lampman found inspiration in the Canadian landscape\, exploring nature\, beauty\, solitude and a rapidly changing country through his writing. Buried at Beechwood\, Lampman remains deeply connected to Ottawa and to the landscapes that shaped so much of his poetry. Past & Present: Celebrating Archibald Lampman will bring his words back to life and explore why his poetry continues to resonate 165 years after his birth Join us for an evening of poetry\, history and remembrance celebrating a distinctly Canadian literary voice.   Poets: David O’Meara is the author of five collections of poetry\, most recently\, Masses On Radar (2021). His novel\, Chandelier\, is published by Nightwood Editions (2024). He is the current Poet Laureate (anglophone) of the City of Ottawa\, Canada’s capital. URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/past-present-celebrating-archibald-lampman-an-evening-of-poetry/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Lampman-grave.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261111T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261111T103000 DTSTAMP:20260401T221810Z CREATED:20260401T221810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T221810Z UID:53643-1794393000-1794393000@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:National Military Cemetery's Annual Remembrance Day Service DESCRIPTION:All military members of the National Capital Region\, along with their families and friends\, are invited to attend the Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces\, located within Beechwood Cemetery. This annual service brings together serving members\, veterans\, families\, and the community in a shared act of remembrance and gratitude. Together\, we stand among the headstones of those who served\, reflecting on their courage and sacrifice\, and honouring the legacy they have left for Canada. We welcome all who wish to show their support for the Canadian Armed Forces and join in this solemn moment of national remembrance. URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/national-military-cemeterys-annual-remembrance-day-service/ LOCATION:National Military Cemetery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/poppy20headstone-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261108T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261108T140000 DTSTAMP:20260402T115530Z CREATED:20260402T115530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T115530Z UID:53644-1794146400-1794146400@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:Amicitia France-Canada Remembrance Day Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special commemorative ceremony honouring the soldiers who fell in battle and celebrating the enduring friendship between Canada and France. Date: Sunday\, November 8\, 2026 Time: 2:00 p.m.  Location: Amicitia France Canada Monument\, Beechwood Cemetery – Section 27 This solemn ceremony will include: The laying of wreaths in tribute to the fallen Remarks by Canadian and French dignitaries Performances of the national anthems of Canada and France The reading of the Act of Remembrance Your presence is deeply valued as we honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of freedom and reaffirm the bonds of friendship between our two nations. URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/amicitia-france-canada-remembrance-day-ceremony/ LOCATION:Amicitia France Canada Monument\, Section 27 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20221106_FrenchRD-111.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261108T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261108T114500 DTSTAMP:20260716T114726Z CREATED:20260716T114652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T114726Z UID:58427-1794134700-1794138300@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:RCMP Annual Veterans' Week Memorial Service and Commemoration ceremony DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend the RCMP Annual Veterans’ Week Memorial Service\, organized by the RCMP Veterans Ottawa Division in partnership with the Beechwood Cemetery Foundation. This meaningful ceremony honours the service and sacrifice of RCMP members who have dedicated their lives to protecting our communities and our country. Join fellow veterans\, serving members\, families\, and friends as we come together in remembrance and gratitude. Time: Ceremony begins at 10:45 a.m. – please arrive no later than 10:30 a.m. Location: RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood All are welcome to attend and pay tribute to those who have served with honour and pride. ————- Vous êtes invités à assister à la cérémonie commémorative et au service annuel du Souvenir de la Semaine des anciens combattants de la GRC\, organisés par la Division d’Ottawa des anciens de la GRC en partenariat avec la Fondation du cimetière Beechwood. Cette cérémonie significative rend hommage au service et au sacrifice des membres de la GRC qui ont consacré leur vie à la protection de nos communautés et de notre pays. Joignez-vous aux anciens combattants\, aux membres actifs\, aux familles et aux amis pour un moment de souvenir et de gratitude. Heure : La cérémonie commencera à 10 h 45 – veuillez arriver au plus tard à 10 h 30. Lieu: Cimetiere National Commemoratif de la GRC a Beechwood Tous sont les bienvenus pour rendre hommage à ceux et celles qui ont servi avec honneur et fierté. URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/rcmp-annual-veterans-week-memorial-service-and-commemoration-ceremony-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/583244317_1435574065240015_6671743420407458168_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261107T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261107T140000 DTSTAMP:20261013T114030Z CREATED:20260402T105713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T114030Z UID:53658-1794060000-1794060000@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:No Stone Left Alone - NCR Girl Guides Ceremony 2026 DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the Girl Guides of Canada play a meaningful role in remembrance through the No Stone Left Alone Ceremony\, honouring those who served and sacrificed for our country. Together with their leaders\, the Guides will place poppies on the headstones of every soldier in the Veterans Section of the National Military Cemetery of Canada\, ensuring that no one is forgotten. Date: Saturday\, November 7\, 2026 Time: 2:00 p.m. Location: Veterans Section (Section 27\, near the tank)\, National Military Cemetery of Canada\, 280 Beechwood Avenue\, Ottawa The formal ceremony will last approximately 20 minutes. Participants are asked to dress for the weather and to follow all Girl Guides of Canada public health protocols in place at that time. During both World Wars\, Girl Guides were active contributors to Canada’s wartime efforts\, knitting socks and scarves for soldiers overseas\, rolling bandages\, writing letters\, and collecting supplies to support families on the home front. Their legacy of service continues today through acts of remembrance like this one\, connecting generations in gratitude and respect. The No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation is dedicated to honouring and remembering Canada’s veterans. This ceremony offers young Canadians a powerful\, hands-on experience that fosters understanding\, appreciation\, and remembrance of those who have served and the sacrifices made for freedom. Register today! URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/no-stone-left-alone-ncr-girl-guides-ceremony-2026/ LOCATION:Veterans Section (Section 27\, near the tank)\, National Military Cemetery of Canada\, 280 Beechwood Avenue\, Ottawa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20221106_NoStone-081.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261105T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261105T103000 DTSTAMP:20260402T105906Z CREATED:20260402T105906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T105906Z UID:53659-1793874600-1793874600@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:CSIS National Memorial Cemetery Remembrance Ceremony DESCRIPTION:The Pillar Society proudly continues its tradition of remembrance at the CSIS National Memorial Cemetery\, honouring all who have served Canada\, both at home and abroad\, in military and civilian capacities. We gather to pay tribute to those whose service was marked by commitment\, courage\, and sacrifice\, and to remember especially the tens of thousands of Canadians who gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars\, the Korean War\, Afghanistan\, and in peacekeeping and special missions around the world over the past century. Their legacy endures in the freedoms we enjoy today\, and it is our solemn duty to ensure they are never forgotten. URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/csis-national-memorial-cemetery-remembrance-ceremony/ LOCATION:CSIS National Memorial Cemetery @ Beechwood Cemetery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20251106_PillarSociety-004_0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261103T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261103T103000 DTSTAMP:20260402T110549Z CREATED:20260402T110549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T110549Z UID:53660-1793701800-1793701800@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:No Stone Left Alone at National Military Cemetery 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the 9th Annual No Stone Left Alone Ceremony On Tuesday\, November 3\, 2026\, at 10:30 a.m.\, the National Military Cemetery at Beechwood will proudly host the 9th Annual No Stone Left Alone Ceremony\, a powerful act of remembrance that brings together students\, members of the Canadian Armed Forces\, and the community in honour of Canada’s fallen. During the ceremony\, students and participants will place poppies on the headstones of every soldier across the cemetery\, ensuring that no one who served our nation is ever forgotten. This moment of reflection and gratitude bridges generations\, connecting today’s youth with the legacy of courage\, sacrifice\, and service that defines our country. Date: Tuesday\, November 3\, 2026 Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: National Military Cemetery of Canada\, Beechwood Cemetery\, 280 Beechwood Avenue\, Ottawa We extend a special invitation to all teachers and schools across Ottawa to take part in this meaningful educational experience. Participation offers students a tangible way to understand the importance of remembrance and the impact of those who gave their lives for Canada. Together\, let’s ensure that no stone is left alone\, and no sacrifice is forgotten. This ceremony and event are proudly supported by the 76 Communications Regiment. To participate or for more information\, please email nmccarthy@beechwoodottawa.ca   No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation is dedicated to honouring and remembering Canada’s veterans. Our unique ceremony provides students and youth with an authentic experience that creates knowledge\, understanding and appreciation of those who serve and of the sacrifice of Canada’s fallen. URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/no-stone-left-alone-at-national-military-cemetery-2026/ LOCATION:National Military Cemetery at Beechwood Cemetery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20231102_NoStone-112.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261029T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261029T133000 DTSTAMP:20261013T120850Z CREATED:20261013T115326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T120850Z UID:61582-1793278800-1793280600@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:GENERAL H.D.G. CRERAR MEMORIAL WALL UNVEILING DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 29\, 2026 | 1:00 PM National Military Cemetery at Beechwood  – Near the Tank Monument Remembrance is more than looking back. It is a responsibility we carry forward. Join us at Beechwood Cemetery for the unveiling of the General H.D.G. Crerar Memorial Wall\, honouring one of Canada’s most significant military leaders and the commander of the First Canadian Army during the Second World War. General Harry Crerar’s legacy reminds us that remembrance must extend beyond words and ceremonies. It requires a commitment to preserving history\, sharing stories and ensuring that future generations understand the service and sacrifice of those who came before them. This unveiling will officially mark the beginning of Beechwood’s annual Remembrance period\, leading toward November 11. It is a fitting occasion to reflect on the importance of active remembrance – not simply remembering those who served\, but taking meaningful action to honour their contributions and carry their legacy forward. Through education\, community participation and commemoration\, we ensure that remembrance remains a living responsibility. We invite veterans\, serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces\, families and the wider community to join us for this important occasion. Remembrance is not passive. It is something we do.   URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/general-h-d-g-crerar-memorial-wall-unveiling/ LOCATION:Veterans Section (Section 27\, near the tank)\, National Military Cemetery of Canada\, 280 Beechwood Avenue\, Ottawa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/crerar-wall.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261023T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261023T110000 DTSTAMP:20260721T115705Z CREATED:20260721T114427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T115705Z UID:58504-1792740600-1792753200@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:National Day of Tribute - Service Day of Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association - Ottawa Chapter DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/national-day-of-tribute-service-day-of-landscape-ontario-horticultural-trades-association-ottawa-chapter/ LOCATION:Veterans Section (Section 27\, near the tank)\, National Military Cemetery of Canada\, 280 Beechwood Avenue\, Ottawa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/tank.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR