Calendar of Events 2012

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Canada Agriculture Museum
The farm in the heart of the city

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A unique family learning adventure awaits you! This fresh-air experience will awaken your senses as you discover the fascinating world of agriculture.

Canada's unique agricultural heritage and future is featured at the Museum. Explore the sights and sounds of farm life through animals, exhibitions, treasures from the collection, hands-on demonstrations, and delicious foods. The Museum is located on the Central Experimental Farm, a 425-hectare crop research station and National Historic Site.

The Museum also offers birthday parties, summer day camps, school programs, facility rentals and a membership program.

Visit the animal barns and explore the captivating exhibitions

See renewable energy in action in the Museum’s newest exhibition Energy Park: Nature at Work, try to spot the queen bee in the live observation hive in Taking Care of Beeness, and explore Tractors, where you can even climb inside a farmer’s “office in the field.”

Extend the Museum experience online!

Parents, teachers, community groups—download free activity kits, or visit the Museum’s two online exhibitions, Bees: A Honey of an Idea and Food for Health.

Barnyard Break: March 3 to 18

Launch the spring season and discover a great winter crop — maple syrup!

Easter: April 6 to 9

Celebrate spring with young rabbits, newborn lambs, and newly-hatched chicks.

Sheep Shearing Festival: May 19 to 21

See sheep shearing demonstrations, Border Collie dogs at work, spinning, weaving, and felt making.

Baskets with Panache!: June 13

Contribute at this fundraising event featuring the lively setting of a traditional country fair with some unique twists. Tickets 613-991-6271

Canada Day Weekend: June 30 to July 2

Celebrate with the Canadian horse demonstrations, and learn about this heritage breed. Free admission on July 1.

Daily in July and August

Participate in activities all summer long, from donkey care to bread making to afternoon milking and ice cream making!

Thanksgiving Weekend: October 6 to 8

Plan to take in the Museum’s special activities centered on Canada’s bountiful harvest.

National Science and Technology Week: October 12 to 21

Discover the role of science and technology in agriculture.

A Barnyard Halloween: October 27 and 28

Go on a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt through the barns and take part in a costume parade.

General information

Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
Entrance is located north of Baseline Road and south of the traffic circle on Prince of Wales Drive.
Located minutes from Parliament Hill.

Free parking.

For more information, please visit our Visitor Information page or call 613-991-3044 or toll free 1-866-442-4416.

3 museums...1 card — Membership means more to explore
Unlimited free admission and many more benefits