Just outside of downtown Ottawa sits the Central Experimental Farm, the research facility for Canada’s Department of Agriculture. The Farm also serves as an attraction, and it is open to the public throughout the year for various seasonal events. Major attractions on the farm include an arboretum, ornamental gardens, a wildlife garden, and heritage buildings and greenhouses.

The heritage buildings, a collection of early 20th century structures, range from dairy barns and storage houses to observatories and arboretums. The structures at the Central Experimental Farm, many of which are open to the public, give visitors a glimpse of historical farming practices, and they highlight the unique architectural features of early farm buildings.

Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, Canada, Phone: 613-230-3276

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