On August 4, 2025, the Celtic Cross Memorial Ceremony took place by the Rideau Canal to mark the 199th anniversary of its construction. Fr. Gerard Monahan, with the Knights of Columbus Honour Guard, led the gathering in honour of the workers and families who died building the canal between 1826 and 1832. Officials, community leaders, and many with Irish heritage attended to pay tribute to this important part of Ottawa’s history.
