Field of sunflowers
Field of sunflowers at the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa.
Here in Ottawa we are very fortunate to have the Central Experimental. Farm within our city limits. It’s a massive “farm” and a lovely place to walk, run, fish (parts of it run along the Rideau River), or picnic.
“A rare example of a farm within a city, this outstanding cultural landscape brings together two strong 19th century interests: agricultural improvement and picturesque design. Established by the federal government in 1886, the Farm has supported Canadian agriculture by undertaking critical scientific research and by developing and demonstrating good farming methods. Its 426 hectares are organized into three distinct areas: a central core of science and administration buildings, an arboretum and ornamental gardens, and the experimental fields and plots. The Main Dairy Barn, with its attached stables laid out around a barnyard, was at the heart of the model farm. The individual parts of the landscape are orchestrated into an organic whole intended to enhance nature's inherent beauty. Adopting picturesque features of the British country estate, the Farm combines large stretches of lawn and field, winding paths and pleasing water vistas. This site is a symbol of the crucial role agriculture has played in shaping Canada.”
Field of sunflowers
Field of sunflowers at the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa.
Here in Ottawa we are very fortunate to have the Central Experimental. Farm within our city limits. It’s a massive “farm” and a lovely place to walk, run, fish (parts of it run along the Rideau River), or picnic.
“A rare example of a farm within a city, this outstanding cultural landscape brings together two strong 19th century interests: agricultural improvement and picturesque design. Established by the federal government in 1886, the Farm has supported Canadian agriculture by undertaking critical scientific research and by developing and demonstrating good farming methods. Its 426 hectares are organized into three distinct areas: a central core of science and administration buildings, an arboretum and ornamental gardens, and the experimental fields and plots. The Main Dairy Barn, with its attached stables laid out around a barnyard, was at the heart of the model farm. The individual parts of the landscape are orchestrated into an organic whole intended to enhance nature's inherent beauty. Adopting picturesque features of the British country estate, the Farm combines large stretches of lawn and field, winding paths and pleasing water vistas. This site is a symbol of the crucial role agriculture has played in shaping Canada.”