Central Experimental Farm, Experimental farm and national historic site in Ottawa, Canada.
The Central Experimental Farm spans 4 square kilometers of land, featuring research facilities, demonstration plots, and gardens for agricultural studies.
Established in 1886 by Minister John Carling and Director William Saunders, the farm became a center for scientific agricultural research in Canada.
The facility houses Neo-Gothic and Scottish baronial architecture buildings, contributing to Canada's agricultural education and scientific advancement.
The farm remains open from dawn to dusk, with free admission to the Arboretum and Ornamental Gardens, plus multiple parking areas.
In the 1970s, the farm conducted authorized cannabis cultivation for scientific research, creating local stories about an area called Hash Lane.
Location: Ottawa
Address: 960 Carling Avenue K1Y 4X2 K1Y 4X2
GPS coordinates: 45.38250,-75.71370
Latest update: May 12, 2025 10:28
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