Eastern Tour of Beechwood Cemetery
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5 scheduled dates
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- Pagoda, near the St. Laurent gate entrance
280 Beechwood Ave, Ottawa, ON K1L 8A6
Rockcliffe
- Admission
- Free
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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!
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Beechwood Cemetery Ottawa - National Cemetery & Funeral Services
Established in 1873, Beechwood is the National Cemetery of Canada in Ottawa. Its grounds include Commonwealth war graves, the National Military Cemetery, and memorial cemeteries for the RCMP, Ottawa Police Service and CSIS. It also offers funeral, cremation and burial services, public visits and free guided tours.
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