BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Beechwood Ottawa - ECPv6.15.20//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:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260526T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260526T120000 DTSTAMP:20260515T041559 CREATED:20260429T210347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T210418Z UID:54853-1779791400-1779796800@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/visite-guidee-de-la-partie-est-du-cimetiere-de-beechwood-2/ 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/compressed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260523T060000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260523T113000 DTSTAMP:20260515T041559 CREATED:20260401T205454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T205454Z UID:53634-1779516000-1779535800@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:RCMP Veterans' Association\, Ottawa Division Annual Commemoration and Vigil DESCRIPTION: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 11:30 AM Ceremony at 10:45 AM until 11:45 AM URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/rcmp-veterans-association-ottawa-division-annual-commemoration-and-vigil/ LOCATION:RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20171013_RCMP-017-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260519T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260519T183000 DTSTAMP:20260515T041559 CREATED:20260401T204730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T204810Z UID:53631-1779215400-1779215400@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:The Death Dialogues: Thanatology 101 - The Good\, the Bad and the Beautiful DESCRIPTION: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 create a respectful and open environment where difficult topics can be explored with honesty\, curiosity\, and compassion. The evening will feature Dina Bell-Laroche\, a Certified Thanatologist\, bereavement educator\, author\, and grief doula. Dina’s work is shaped by her personal experience of losing her younger sister at the age of 31\, an event that transformed her understanding of grief and ultimately led her to dedicate her life to supporting others navigating loss. Dina studies thanatology at King’s University College and works with individuals and communities to better understand the realities of grief. She is also the author of Grief Unleashed and speaks widely about creating healthier conversations around death\, loss\, and healing. During this engaging session\, Dina will introduce the fundamentals of thanatology\, the study of death and loss\, while exploring the realities that come with grief: the difficult moments\, the unexpected lessons\, and even the beauty that can emerge when we allow ourselves to talk openly about loss. Whether you are experiencing grief\, supporting someone who is\, or simply seeking to better understand the human experience surrounding death\, this Death Dialogue offers a meaningful and welcoming space for learning and reflection. Event Details Monday\, May 19\, 2026 – 6:30 p.m. Beechwood National Memorial Centre 280 Beechwood Avenue\, Ottawa Come be part of a conversation that reminds us that understanding death can deepen our appreciation for life. URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/the-death-dialogues-thanatology-101-the-good-the-bad-and-the-beautiful/ LOCATION:Sacred Space ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/iStock-1664159632.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260519T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260519T110000 DTSTAMP:20260515T041559 CREATED:20260428T210406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T145237Z UID:54731-1779184800-1779188400@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:Unveiling of the Inuit Sacred Spiritual Symbol (Qulliq) at the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces. DESCRIPTION: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 Symbol (Qulliq) at the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces. This ceremony marks an important step forward in ensuring that Inuit members of the Canadian Armed Forces are honoured in a way that reflects their cultural identity\, traditions\, and spiritual beliefs. The Qulliq\, a traditional Inuit lamp\, symbolizes light\, warmth\, and continuity\, values deeply connected to service\, resilience\, and community. Event Details: 📅 Tuesday\, May 19\, 2026 🕙 10:00 a.m. 📍 Sacred Space\, Beechwood National Memorial Centre 280 Beechwood Avenue\, Ottawa The program will include ceremonial opening by Indigenous Elders\, traditional Inuit cultural elements\, remarks from senior leadership\, and the formal unveiling and blessing of the updated spiritual symbols. This is more than a ceremony\, it is a meaningful step in strengthening how we honour those who have served\, ensuring that remembrance reflects the full diversity of Canada. All are welcome to attend. URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/unveiling-of-the-inuit-sacred-spiritual-symbol-qulliq-at-the-national-military-cemetery-of-the-canadian-forces/ LOCATION:Sacred Space ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/north-lights.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T041559 CREATED:20260429T160822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T160822Z UID:54787-1778940000-1778947200@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:War Graves Week 2026 - Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) and Beechwood Cemetery Tour DESCRIPTION: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 you to discover the stories behind the world wars across the globe\, wherever Commonwealth war dead are commemorated – including here in Ottawa. The tour will cover CWGC’s history and ongoing work\, the history of military burials at Beechwood Cemetery\, and key landmarks on the cemetery grounds including the Cross of Sacrifice. We will visit memorials and war graves and tell the stories of some of the people commemorated here. There are 95 First World War\, and 143 Second World War Commonwealth war dead who served in the Canadian\, United Kingdom\, Australian\, and New Zealand armed forces commemorated at Beechwood Cemetery. The tour lasts approx. 90mins and covers about 2km on pavement and grass with some uneven ground. Please come dressed for the weather and wear suitable footwear. Meet at the Tank at Section 27. ———– Joignez-vous à la Commission des sépultures de guerre du Commonwealth (la Commission) et le cimetière Beechwood ce 19 mai a 14hrs et 16hrs pour une visite guidée gratuite offerte dans le cadre de War Graves Week (soit la Semaine des sépultures de guerre). Venez découvrir à propos des militaires qui sont morts pendant les deux guerres mondiales qui sont commémorés au sein du Cimetière militaire national et partout à travers le cimetière Beechwood. La Semaine des sépultures de guerre vous invite à découvrir les histoires qui se cachent derrière les guerres mondiales à travers le monde\, partout où les soldats du Commonwealth tombés au combat sont commémorés – y compris ici\, à Ottawa. La visite abordera l’histoire et le travail actuel de la Commission\, l’histoire des enterrements militaires au cimetière Beechwood\, ainsi que des sites emblématiques du cimetière\, dont la Croix du Sacrifice. Nous visiterons des monuments commémoratifs et des sépultures de guerre\, et raconterons les histoires de certaines des personnes commémorées ici. 95 morts de guerre de la Première Guerre mondiale et 143 morts de guerre de la Seconde Guerre mondiale sont commémorés au cimetière Beechwood. Ceux-ci ont servi dans les forces armées canadiennes\, britanniques\, australiennes et néo-zélandaises. La visite dure environ 90 minutes et couvre environ 2 km sur des chemins pavés et de l’herbe\, parfois sur un terrain un peu accidenté. Veuillez vous habiller en fonction de la météo et porter des chaussures convenables. URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/war-graves-week-2026-commonwealth-war-graves-commission-cwgc-and-beechwood-cemetery-tour/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/tank.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR