CFS Carp Almonte Detachment, Military radio communications receiver station in Burnt Lands alvar, Ontario, Canada.
The facility operated as a dedicated receiver station with antenna arrays, connected through land lines to the main CFS Carp installation.
Constructed in 1962 during the Cold War period, the Almonte Detachment served as part of Canada's military communications network until 1994.
The site represented Canadian military engineering capabilities, functioning within the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals communication infrastructure.
The unmanned facility maintained radio receivers and antenna systems, coordinating operations with CFS Carp Richardson and Dunrobin detachments.
The former military installation area now forms part of Burnt Lands Provincial Park, preserving the natural alvar ecosystem.
Location: Ontario
Inception: 1962
GPS coordinates: 45.26190,-76.15210
Latest update: March 8, 2025 03:12
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