Carling Campus, Government institutional complex in Ottawa, Canada.
Carling Campus is a large administrative complex in Ottawa comprising 11 interconnected buildings arranged across a sprawling site. The facility now houses thousands of government employees in modern office spaces designed for contemporary work operations.
The site began as a research center in the 1960s and later became a hub for telecommunications technology development. Over several decades it evolved into a major regional employer before eventually shifting to government administrative use.
The complex represents a shift in Ottawa's identity from a government center to a technological research hub during the late 20th century.
The site is located on a major road in western Ottawa and is accessible by various forms of transportation. Visitors should be aware this is a secure controlled facility, so access restrictions may apply.
Electronic surveillance devices were discovered within the campus buildings in 2013, raising questions about industrial espionage during the Nortel period.
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