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:20260607T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260607T133000 DTSTAMP:20260501T203000 CREATED:20260401T165955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T073057Z UID:53639-1780835400-1780839000@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:Veterans Motorcycle National Memorial Remembrance Ceremony at Beechwood DESCRIPTION:The Veterans National Memorial Remembrance Ceremony is an event that brings together Veterans and Canadian Armed Forces motorcycle enthusiasts and supporters to remember and commemorate Canada’s Fallen Veterans. Veterans and Canadian Armed Forces motorcycle riders arrive at the National Military Cemetery at Beechwood in their groups. When: Sunday\, June 7\, 2026 The sequence of the day: Arrival: 12:45 pm (Beechwood Cemetery) Veteran Remembrance Ceremony: 13:00 pm Wreath Laying: 13:20 PM Closing of ceremony: 13:30 pm Veterans and Canadian Armed Forces motorcycle enthusiasts and Veteran supporters participate in a Service of Remembrance and wreath laying ceremony to commemorate Canada’s Fallen military servicemen and women. This event offers a unique opportunity for riders to share their pride in Canada’s Veterans and honour those who served their country. Please note there is no longer a central meeting space. We ask that all groups plan their own ride to the National Military Cemetery. URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/veterans-motorcycle-national-memorial-remembrance-ceremony-at-beechwood/ LOCATION:National Military Cemetery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/502637119_2793862134132032_7649921955300281631_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260607T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260607T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T203000 CREATED:20260401T165911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T073155Z UID:53636-1780844400-1780844400@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:Butterfly Memorial Event - BFO Ottawa DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, June 7 at 3 pm\, the Ottawa community will come together to experience The Butterfly Memorial Event\, by BFO-Ottawa\, to remember our loved ones. All too often\, people are left to grieve alone. At BFO-Ottawa\, we believe in coming together as a community to support one another. The event begins with a remembrance ceremony in the non-denominational\, Sacred Space inside the Beechwood National Memorial Centre.  It features music and inspirational speakers.  For those who register in advance\, your loved one’s photo or name will be displayed on a large screen. After the ceremony\, we move outside to share a symbolic release of live painted lady butterflies. Please Click Here to buy tickets URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/butterfly-memorial-event-bfo-ottawa/ LOCATION:Sacred Space ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20180527_BFO-211.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260609T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260609T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T203000 CREATED:20260429T162317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162317Z UID:54824-1781001000-1781006400@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-7/ 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=UTC:20260614T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260614T143000 DTSTAMP:20260501T203000 CREATED:20260429T163918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T164546Z UID:54833-1781442000-1781447400@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/ 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:20260617T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260617T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T203000 CREATED:20260402T072116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T072116Z UID:53681-1781722800-1781722800@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:Second Annual Ceremony - Under the Maple Leaf: Respecting the Canadian Flag DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 17\, 2026 |  7:00 PM | National Military Cemetery\, Beechwood Cemetery. Beechwood Cemetery\, the National Cemetery of Canada\, proudly invites you to the second annual Under the Maple Leaf – Respecting the Canadian Flag ceremony. This national initiative ensures the dignified retirement of tattered\, faded\, and unserviceable Canadian and provincial flags\, paying tribute to the symbols that have represented our nation at home and abroad. A National Tradition in the Making Launched in 2025\, this ceremony has quickly become a powerful expression of Canadian remembrance\, unity\, and pride. As stewards of Canada’s history and heritage\, Beechwood honours these flags at their final stage\, offering a respectful farewell in accordance with Canadian Heritage protocols and environmental best practices. Flags are cremated with care at our on-site facility\, echoing the same dignity with which they once flew over homes\, embassies\, bases\, and memorials across the country. How to Participate: Send Your Flags Canadians from across the country\,  including community groups\, schools\, Legions\, embassies\, and elected officials\, are encouraged to collect and send their unserviceable Canadian and provincial flags to: Honour the National Flag of Canada c/o Beechwood Cemetery 280 Beechwood Avenue Ottawa\, ON K1L 8A6 Attend the Ceremony Date: Wednesday\, June 17\, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM Location: National Military Cemetery\, Beechwood Cemetery\, Ottawa Join us for an evening of solemn reflection. (Section 103 – Click here for the map) The ceremony will feature a flag retirement procession\, military participation\, the raising of a new national flag\, and remarks from distinguished guests. Together Under the Maple Leaf This ceremony is more than a respectful act\,  it’s a growing national tradition that celebrates our values of service\, identity\, and remembrance. Join us as we honour our shared symbols and reaffirm what it means to be Canadian. URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/second-annual-ceremony-under-the-maple-leaf-respecting-the-canadian-flag/ LOCATION:The National Military Cemetery of Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/iStock-638757808.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260623T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260623T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T203000 CREATED:20260429T170526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T170556Z UID:54856-1782210600-1782216000@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-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/compressed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260623T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260623T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T203000 CREATED:20260401T181319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T115758Z UID:53642-1782239400-1782239400@beechwoodottawa.ca SUMMARY:Spies in the Cemetery - Call To Arms: The Fenian Threat DESCRIPTION:Have you ever considered how close foreign conflict once came to Canadian soil? Join us on Tuesday\, June 9\, 2026\, at 6:30 PM in the Sacred Space at Beechwood\, home of the CSIS National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood for an evening that revisits one of the most overlooked security threats in our nation’s early history. This year’s special event features Phil Gurski\, President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting and former senior strategic analyst with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). With decades of experience in national security\, including service with the Communications Security Establishment and Public Safety Canada\, Phil brings a rare operational and analytical perspective to the study of threats\, past and present. Drawing from his new book\, The Fenians: Brotherhood of fools or Canada’s first terrorist threat\, Phil will explore the 19th-century Fenian raids\, an organized campaign by Irish-American militants who sought to pressure Britain by striking at its North American colonies. These incursions\, launched from the United States into what would soon become Canada\, tested colonial defences\, galvanized militia forces\, and played a meaningful role in shaping early Canadian security thinking in the years surrounding Confederation. As Ottawa marks the 200th anniversary of Bytown\, this evening offers a timely look at one of the earliest external threats faced by the young community. The Fenian raids unfolded during a pivotal period when Bytown was evolving into the capital of a new nation. Understanding this chapter helps us better appreciate how security\, resilience\, and national identity were forged in Ottawa’s formative years. Against the reflective setting of Canada’s National Cemetery\, this conversation will connect historic threats to contemporary security realities\, highlighting the continuity of vigilance required to safeguard a nation. Proceeds from this event will support the CSIS National Memorial Cemetery\, ensuring the continued honour and remembrance of those who serve Canada in intelligence and security. Event Details: Date: Tuesday\, June 23\, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Beechwood National Memorial Centre\, Beechwood Cemetery Secure your place for this compelling evening of history\, strategy\, and remembrance. Price: $40.00 URL:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/event/spies-in-the-cemetery-call-to-arms-the-fenian-threat/ LOCATION:Beechwood National Memorial Centre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beechwoodottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CSIS-Monument-with-flags_lower-angle-2020.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260628T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260628T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T203000 CREATED:20260429T160713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T160713Z UID:54811-1782642600-1782648000@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-2/ 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 END:VCALENDAR