Ottawa's history a different perspective
Beechwood Cemetery
Why locals love it
It is a peaceful, lovely setting with gardens, walking paths, a marsh, many statues and even a Pagoda. In many ways Beechwood is Canada's National Cemetery. A stroll through the grounds shows the great and the small of Canada's past.
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Why you should visit it
It is home to two Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemeteries, the National Military Cemetery, the RCMP Memorial Cemetery, and the Ottawa Police Memorial Cemetery. All of which provide a unique picture of the past. You can see the graves of Lumber barons who founded Ottawa, a Prime Minister of Canada, and the founder of Canada's medicare.
Special tip
Beechwood foundation offers guided tours March-November and self guided tours on their web site. Look under "Foundation" then "Tours".
Mon-Fr: 08:00-17:00
Sa: 08:00-16:00
Su: 09:00-16:00