Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum is located at Ottawa’s Central Experimental Farm, which traces its roots to 1886 and is the world’s only working farm in the heart of a capital city. The Museum offers programs and exhibitions on Canada’s agricultural heritage, food literacy, and on the benefits and relationship of agricultural science and technology to Canadians’ everyday lives. It provides visitors with a unique opportunity to see diverse breeds of farm animals important to Canadian agriculture past and present, and to learn about the food they eat. In addition to breeds common to Canadian agriculture, such as Holstein dairy cows and Angus beef cows, the Museum also has Canadienne dairy cows, Tamworth pigs, and Clydesdale horses. Many other breeds of dairy and beef cattle, pigs, sheep, horses, poultry, goats, and rabbits round out the collection. Public programming includes special weekend theme events, school programs, camps, tours and demonstrations.
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Susan Glin
Brampton, Canada28 contributions
Aug 2021
A great little farm. We visited on a hot day but the buildings were well ventilated and we were happy to see that the animals seemed to be comfortable as well. There was a lovely misting station near the entrance which was refreshing.
You can buy water and snacks from vending machines - we wished there was a snack bar - but knowing that there was not we ate ahead and just brought water with us.
It’s a little bit outside the downtown area, it was approximately a $17 Uber ride for up to 3 people.
You can buy water and snacks from vending machines - we wished there was a snack bar - but knowing that there was not we ate ahead and just brought water with us.
It’s a little bit outside the downtown area, it was approximately a $17 Uber ride for up to 3 people.
Written August 8, 2021
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Heather A
British Columbia, Canada293 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
We visited with our grandchildren (ages 2 & 7), so we only visited the barns with animals. It took longer than I thought to walk through all the barns. There were a lot of dairy cows, some calves, pigs, goats, sheep, a few alpacas, rabbits, & chickens, and a few horses & donkeys outside.
The children enjoyed seeing the animals up close, but the only animals that could be touched or petted were the calves.
Because of COVID restrictions, tickets must be reserved for a specific time and purchased online a few days ahead of time.
The children enjoyed seeing the animals up close, but the only animals that could be touched or petted were the calves.
Because of COVID restrictions, tickets must be reserved for a specific time and purchased online a few days ahead of time.
Written March 27, 2022
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iplayazi
Calgary, Canada292 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
We visited the museum after it reopened in August. My kids who grew up in the suburbs were enthralled with all of the animals at the farm. My 5 year old actually said this was the best day of his life! The mixture of indoor/outdoor activities was great even for a very hot afternoon. Would highly recommend.
Written August 13, 2020
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AmarilisVos
Jabbeke, Belgium2,481 contributions
Jul 2023
We visited the museum on July 3. There is parking at the museum (9 CAD for the day). Kids will like the animals and adults will like the rapeseed and aquaculture exhibit. There is explanation for young and old at certain hours. These are in different locations, so you need to be well organized if you want to see them all. Making ice cream with an old 19th century ice cream machine with tasting is not to be missed.
Written August 18, 2023
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Lise r
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Aug 2023 • Friends
Ottawa has some amazing Museums. Unfortunately this is not one of them. Somehow there is no food available at a food museum. You can go through the whole thing in like an hour. Animals look miserable, have VERY limited space. The hogs hardly have enough room to stretch out and their only entertainment is a toy on a chain in the tiny little pen. Not only was this museum boring and disappointing, it left us feeling very sad the rest of the day. Parking is $3.75 per half hour. I am a museum person, this was hands down the worst one I've been to anywhere. There's some better local petting zoos and park omega only an hour away.
Written August 15, 2023
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rayg50
Sudbury, Canada348 contributions
Oct 2019
we went there last year (2019) - never remembered to review it...
but anyways, so this is a great place for kids to run around and have some interaction with animals.
we spent a couple of hours there, and my kids really enjoyed making ice cream by themselves.
fun time for sure.
but anyways, so this is a great place for kids to run around and have some interaction with animals.
we spent a couple of hours there, and my kids really enjoyed making ice cream by themselves.
fun time for sure.
Written September 8, 2020
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Casualtraveler416
Toronto, Canada4 contributions
Mar 2022
Typical government run institution. Not very organized, staff not helpful and managers even worse. Plus expect to pay $8 for parking. I'd check out other attractions before wasting your time here.
Written March 20, 2022
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cheryl w
Ontario, Canada27 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
This working farm shows daily life of many farm animals. It gives detailed facts of each species and has some demonstrations daily. You may see some brand new babies, including some born that day. Fairly compact are 5 building including a learning center. Exhibits of Canola crops and Aquaculture are bonus information. Check weather before you go as it's out in the country and could be chilly.
Written April 25, 2023
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Keon14
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada308 contributions
Aug 2021
Traveled here with our 2 grand kids- ages 2 and 4. Be prepared for some strange and disgusting smells, after all its an experimental farm. There are a host of animals both small and large. You get to view them in stalls and in the open air. The kids loved this.
There are also an interactive kitchen and films on food, etc.
There are also an interactive kitchen and films on food, etc.
Written August 16, 2021
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Deb
Toronto, Canada5 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
There is something for everyone, even older kids and adults: From the farm animals to a very interesting and interactive exhibitions on food. They have activities in the kitchen and the dairy barn about every hour. Nice outdoor discovery playground plus ice rink...
We were there 3 hours, and could have stayed even longer if we had time.
We were there 3 hours, and could have stayed even longer if we had time.
Written January 5, 2023
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Is this a place where animals are treated like on a real good farm that cares for its animals? Based on photos, I see that every animal is tied up there, even calves inside the cage?! Is this a humane and loving place for animals or not? I don't want to spend money on an attraction otherwise.
Written June 8, 2018
IngeniumCanada
Ottawa, Canada
Hello, The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum is a working farm. One of the goals of the Museum is to show where food comes from and how a typical Canadian farm operates. There are many farm staff that take great care of the animals on the farm. The health and happiness of the animals is very important to all our staff. The animals get regular vet visits to ensure they are healthy. The Beef Cattle and horses go outside daily year round. The sheep and goats spend most of the spring, summer and fall outdoors. The dairy cows go outside nightly once the field is safe (in the spring, summer and fall), after their evening milking. At a young age the calf are mostly kept in separate pens in the barn, but they do spend time outside together. The older cows that are not currently being milked do spend most of the spring, summer and fall outdoors.
Written June 10, 2018
went there each year when my children were young .This is like visiting a farm. was very enjoyable.
Written March 23, 2018
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