As a result of the fundraising efforts of the Bruyère/d'Youville committee, and as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of the City of Ottawa and the 160th anniversary of the Sisters of Charity of Ottawa, a monument is slated to be unveiled in the spring of 2007, dedicated to two famous Canadian women, Élisabeth Bruyère, foundress of The Sisters of Charity of Ottawa, and St. Marguerite d'Youville, the first Canadian-born saint. Beechwood is proud to have been selected as the site for this monument due to its great beauty, its leadership in establishing and servicing multifaith and ethnocultural group sections, its significant Franco-Catholic presence, and because of its historic value to the City of Ottawa and the nation.

The Richelieu Club of Ottawa is host of the Official Site of the Élisabeth-Bruyère Project. To discover this magnificent initiative, follow this link.