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Barrack Hill Cemetery - Public Visitation

September 24, 2017 1:00 pm. In 2014, 79 human remains and casket material from Bytown's earliest cemetery, Barrack Hill, were discovered under Queen Street during O-Train Confederation Line construction. The finding tells the story of Bytown and its earliest residents.A Public Visitation will be held in the Resource Room of the Canadian Museum of History to allow members of the public to learn more about the history of Barrack Hill, the discoveries made by the Canadian Museum of History, and, most importantly, pay their respects to 79 individuals before they find their permanent resting place.. 100 Laurier StreetGatineau, QC K1A 0M8.. Event Details. Location: 100 Laurier Street, Ottawa