Showings of CBC’s The Audience at Beechwood Cemetery at 7:00PM from September 28-September 30, 2022 (weather dependent). The radio show, originally aired in 1978, is a conversation between Duncan Campbell Scott and Dr. PH Bryce detailing their involvement in the residential school system and the choices they made that continue to have deep impacts in […]
During Black History Month, Canadians celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada a culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous country. Join us as we share the stories of Ottawa’s Black Community and those buried within our cemetery grounds followed by Councillor […]
Join historian, author Michael McBane for an evening of discussion of the history of the Irish Famine Refugees in Bytown as he tells the previously untold story of Bytown’s Sisters of Charity and the extraordinary actions undertaken to save the lives of the Irish Famine Refugees.
Tartan Day is a celebration of Scottish heritage and the cultural contributions of Scottish and Scottish-diaspora figures of history. Join the Sons of Scotland for a grand evening of music, history and heritage. The evening is a celebration of the pipe and drums and honours the history of Scottish Ottawa and Canada.
Join the Khayrhaye Somali Cultural Museum Centre at Beechwood Cemetery where they will explore and celebrate the history, culture and heritage of Ottawa's Somali Community.