Central Experimental Farm, Experimental farm and national historic site in Ottawa, Canada.
The Central Experimental Farm is an experimental farm and national historic site in Ottawa with research facilities, demonstration areas, and gardens. The grounds blend scientific workspaces with planted areas designed for testing and displaying agricultural methods.
The farm was founded in 1886 and grew into a center for scientific agricultural research in Canada. The institution played a key role in advancing new farming methods and agricultural innovation across the nation.
The buildings display Neo-Gothic and Scottish baronial styles that reflect the site's scientific mission. These structures shape how visitors experience the grounds and mark its role in Canada's agricultural story.
The grounds are open from sunrise to sunset with free access to the Arboretum and Ornamental Gardens. Multiple parking areas make it easy to visit without worrying about where to leave your car.
In the 1970s, the grounds conducted authorized cannabis cultivation for scientific research, sparking local stories about an area called Hash Lane. This unusual chapter remains part of the site's lesser-known history today.
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