Annual General Meeting
The Board will hold its annual general meeting at the administrative office, 123 Slater Street, 3rd Floor, Ottawa. Community members with an interest in the cemetery's stewardship are welcome to attend.
News & Events
Seasonal updates, community notices, and opportunities to learn more about the cemetery and its heritage work.
Community dates for 2026
Planned events are designed to support public awareness, practical cemetery care, and heritage interpretation.
Heritage Walk Through the Historic Sections
A guided walk will interpret the cemetery's founding period, monument styles, and selected stories connected to early Bells Corners families.
Autumn Grounds Care Day
Volunteers and supporters will assist with seasonal clean-up, light documentation work, and preparation of the grounds for late autumn and winter conditions.
Recent Board and cemetery updates
Practical notices help families, visitors, and researchers stay informed about current conditions and ongoing projects.
Spring access restored across primary walkways
Post-winter inspection and grading have been completed across the main pedestrian routes. Visitors should still expect softer turf conditions in shaded sections during early May.
Monument documentation phase expanded
The Board has expanded its monument photography and condition note program to support future conservation planning and help align burial records with visible markers.
Record review underway for older family plot files
An internal review is improving the consistency of family plot references in older files, making future genealogy and interment inquiries easier to process.
Formal notice for the 2026 AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Bells Corners Cemetery Board will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the administrative office located at 123 Slater Street, 3rd Floor, Ottawa, Ontario.
The meeting agenda will include stewardship updates, records and heritage initiatives, grounds maintenance priorities, and general Board business relevant to the coming year.
Planning your visit
Conditions can vary significantly across the year. Seasonal notices help visitors prepare respectfully and safely.
Grounds opening and inspection
Spring reopening includes assessment of pathways, turf conditions, and any winter-related monument concerns. Visitors may encounter temporary maintenance activity during the early part of the season.
Reduced access conditions
Snow, ice, and freeze-thaw cycles may limit access to some sections. Families needing urgent burial or records information should contact the office directly for current guidance.