Ottawa 
Events Description
Join the Scottish Society of Ottawa and Beechwood Cemetery on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at 3:00 PM for a free tour of the cemetery grounds and learn more about the history of the known and unknown Scots of Ottawa. This event is part of the BURNS225 Rest in Poetry event series commemorating the life and times of Robert Burns, his influence on Scottish culture and Ottawa’s Scottish culture and heritage.
From the earliest days of Canada and Ottawa, many of our founders were Scottish. We welcomed many great Scottish families whose names mark the streets and landmarks of our city. Some well know Scots of Ottawa would include Tommy Douglas, Father of Health Care; William MacDougall, Father of Confederation; Sir Sanford Fleming, Father of the time zone and first Canadian Postage Stamp; Captain James Forsyth, first commander of the Ottawa Field Battery; the Gilmour brothers, great lumber barons; William Wilfred Campbell, Canada’s Great Confederation Poet; and Mary Ishbel Robertson Currier, award winning children’s author to name very few.
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
Free
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Sunday, July 11 2021 at 3:00 PM
