BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Beechwood Ottawa - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260922T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260922T183000 DTSTAMP:20260502T055538 CREATED:20260402T070813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T070813Z UID:53661-1790101800-1790101800@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:The Death Dialogues: Non-Traditional Losses or Living Losses DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/the-death-dialogues-non-traditional-losses-or-living-losses/ LOCATION:Sacred Space ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/iStock-1086330590.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260927T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260927T143000 DTSTAMP:20260502T055538 CREATED:20260429T165420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T165507Z UID:54845-1790514000-1790519400@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/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261004T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261004T143000 DTSTAMP:20260502T055538 CREATED:20260429T161824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T161824Z UID:54822-1791118800-1791124200@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-6/ LOCATION:Beechwood Cemetery- Gazebo\, 280 Beechwood Ave\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1Z5P4\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20230514_Gazebo-030_resi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261018T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261018T143000 DTSTAMP:20260502T055538 CREATED:20260429T165624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T165716Z UID:54846-1792328400-1792333800@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-4/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261103T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261103T103000 DTSTAMP:20260502T055538 CREATED:20260402T070549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T070549Z 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=UTC:20261105T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261105T103000 DTSTAMP:20260502T055538 CREATED:20260402T065906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T065906Z 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:20261107T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261107T140000 DTSTAMP:20260502T055538 CREATED:20260402T065713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T074831Z 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. 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:20261108T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261108T140000 DTSTAMP:20260502T055538 CREATED:20260402T075530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T075530Z 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=UTC:20261111T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261111T103000 DTSTAMP:20260502T055538 CREATED:20260401T181810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T181810Z 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/2026/04/poppy-headstone_0.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR