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 military, RCMP, Ottawa Police, and CSIS veterans.
Meeting point: Pagoda, near the St. Laurent gate entrance
Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
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Beechwood Cemetery Ottawa - National Cemetery & Funeral Services
Beechwood Cemetery is Ottawa's National Cemetery of Canada offering funeral, cremation, and burial services since 1873. Home to Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) plots with 95 WWI and 143 WWII war graves, the National Military Cemetery, and the RCMP National Memorial Cemetery.
Upcoming Events
outdoorMay 16War Graves Week 2026 - Commonwealth War Graves Commission & Beechwood Cemetery Tour
Beechwood Cemetery
Join CWGC and Beechwood Cemetery for a free guided tour honouring War Graves Week. Learn about the servicemembers who died in the World Wars commemorated in the National Military Cemetery.
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Beechwood Cemetery- Gazebo
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.
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