Join us for a special commemorative ceremony honouring the soldiers who fell in battle and celebrating the enduring friendship between Canada and France. Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026 Time: 2:00 p.m. Location: Amicitia France Canada Monument, Beechwood Cemetery – Section 27 This solemn ceremony will include: The laying of wreaths in tribute to the fallen Remarks by Canadian and French dignitaries Performances of the national anthems of Canada and France The reading of the Act of Remembrance Your presence is deeply valued as we honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of freedom and reaffirm the bonds of friendship between our two nations.
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Beechwood Cemetery Ottawa - National Cemetery & Funeral Services
Beechwood Cemetery is Ottawa's National Cemetery of Canada offering funeral, cremation, and burial services since 1873. Home to Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) plots with 95 WWI and 143 WWII war graves, the National Military Cemetery, and the RCMP National Memorial Cemetery.
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