Notre-Dame Cemetery (Ottawa) facts for kids
Notre-Dame Cemetery in winter.
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| Established | 1872 |
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| Country | Canada |
| Style | Roman Catholic |
| Owned by | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ottawa–Cornwall |
| No. of graves | 114,000 |
Notre Dame Cemetery is a special place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is a Catholic cemetery, which means it is connected to the Catholic faith. The cemetery first opened in 1872. It is the most important Catholic cemetery in Ottawa.
You can find the cemetery in the eastern part of Ottawa. Its western side is in Vanier, close to Beechwood Cemetery. The eastern edge reaches St. Laurent Boulevard. More than 114,000 people have been laid to rest here.
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Famous People Buried Here
Many notable Canadians are buried at Notre Dame Cemetery. These are people who made a big difference in sports, politics, or art.
Leaders and Statesmen
- Sir Wilfrid Laurier (1841–1919): He was the seventh Prime Minister of Canada. He led the country for many years.
- E. A. Bourque (1887–1962): He served as the Mayor of Ottawa.
- Louis-Félix Pinault (1852–1906): A well-known statesman.
Sports Stars
- Alex Connell (1902–1958): A famous hockey player who is in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
- Aurel Joliat (1901–1986): Another great hockey player, also in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
- Tommy Smith (1886–1966): A Hockey Hall of Fame player.
- Ernie Calcutt (1932–1984): He was a popular announcer for the Ottawa Rough Riders football team. He is in the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
- Silver Quilty (1891–1976): A talented athlete in both football and hockey. He is in the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.
Artists and Others
- Yousuf Karsh (1908–2002): A world-famous photographer. He took pictures of many important people.
- Benjamin Chee Chee (1944–1977): An Ojibwa artist known for his unique paintings.
- Eldon Rathburn (1916–2008): A Canadian film composer. He wrote music for many movies.
- Champlain Marcil (1920–2010): Another talented photographer.
- Janis Babson (1950–1961): A young girl who became famous for being a corneal transplant donor. This helped others see.
- Filip Konowal (1886–1959): A brave soldier from World War I. He was awarded the Victoria Cross, a very high military honor.
War Graves Section
The cemetery also has a special area for soldiers who died serving their country. There are 115 war graves here. Forty of these soldiers died in World War I, and 75 died in World War II. These graves honor the brave men and women who helped protect Canada.
