BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Beechwood Ottawa - ECPv6.17.2//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: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: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=UTC:20260912T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260912T190000 DTSTAMP:20260402T111244Z CREATED:20260402T111105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T111244Z UID:53663-1789239600-1789239600@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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260830T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260830T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T205244Z CREATED:20260429T205111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T205244Z UID:54841-1788085800-1788091200@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:Eastern Tour of Beechwood Cemetery DESCRIPTION: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! URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/eastern-tour-of-beechwood-cemetery-3/ LOCATION:Pagoda\, near the St. Laurent gate entrance\, Ottawa Beechwood Memorial Garden\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1K 2Z6\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Beechwood-Way-Sectionals-Chinese-Cemetery.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR