Second Event – HMCS Trentonian and the Corvette Navy Wednesday, May 6 2026– 1900 hrs (7:00 PM) Join us for the next installment of Echoes of Valour, an evening series hosted at the National Military Cemetery that brings Canada’s military history to life through expert storytelling and immersive displays. This edition features naval historian and author…
Join us on Friday, May 8th 2026 at 1030 hrs for a Remembrance and Wreath laying ceremony at the National Military Cemetery. We will take a moment to honour all those who have lost their lives in the defence of the people of Ukraine and remember the historical connection between Canada and Ukraine. This ceremony…
The Amicitia France–Canada Monument Association and its partners warmly invite members of the French and Canadian communities, veterans, and their families to join us for a moment of national remembrance. Together, we will honour the sacrifice of those who served and reaffirm our shared commitment to remembrance. Event Details📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026🕙 10:45 a.m.📍…
Book Launch - Fifty Irish Lives in Canada. May 12, 2026 | 6:30 PM Join us for a distinguished evening of history, storytelling, and national reflection as we host the official launch of Fifty Irish Lives in Canada. This landmark publication explores over three centuries of Irish contribution to Canada, highlighting individuals whose lives helped…
Join Us! We are excited to invite you to the official launch of our Beechwood Cemetery's book! Come celebrate with us on May 14th from 5:00–7:00pm for an evening of conversation, community, and celebration. Enjoy light snacks and refreshments as the authors introduce the book, share insights, and connect with guests. All are welcome, we…
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) and Beechwood Cemetery on May 16th at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM for a free tour in honour of War Graves Week. Come learn about the servicemembers who died in the World Wars commemorated in the National Military Cemetery and throughout Beechwood Cemetery grounds. War Graves Week invites…
Join Us – National Ceremony at Beechwood Cemetery On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, we invite you to join us at Beechwood Cemetery for a significant national moment of remembrance and recognition. In partnership with the Canadian Armed Forces and Indigenous community leaders, the Beechwood Cemetery Foundation will host the Unveiling of the Inuit Sacred Spiritual…
Join us on Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre for an evening that invites thoughtful conversation about one of life’s most universal experiences: grief. Part of Beechwood’s Death Dialogues series, this event is designed to build loss literacy, helping individuals and communities better understand death, dying, and bereavement. These gatherings…
Join us for the 153st Anniversary Ceremony of Founding the NWMP and RCMP. RCMP Veterans' Association, Ottawa Division and Beechwood Cemetery invites you to an annual commemoration held at the RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood held on May 23 2025. The sequence of the day: Reveille at 6:00 AM Vigil from 6:00 AM until…
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…