Beechwood Cemetery facts for kids
Beechwood Cemetery war memorial
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| Established | 1873 |
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| Country | Canada |
| Type | Public and Military |
| Owned by | Department of National Defence (Canada) |
Beechwood Cemetery is a very special place in Canada. It is known as the country's national cemetery. You can find it in Ottawa, which is the capital city of Canada, located in the province of Ontario.
This important cemetery was first started in 1873. Many years later, in 2009, it was officially named the national cemetery of Canada. This means it's a place where many important Canadians are remembered and honored. It's also a place where soldiers and other people who served Canada are laid to rest.
Images for kids
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Boy Scouts placing wreaths on the graves of William McDougall and Hewitt Bernard. These men were Fathers of Confederation. This happened in 1927 to celebrate 50 years of Canadian Confederation.
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A beautiful Celtic cross at Beechwood Cemetery.
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