FAQs about the Central Experimental Farm, the Ornamental Gardens, and the Dominion Arboretum
The Friends of the Central Experimental Farm is dedicated to fostering public enjoyment and appreciation of Ottawa’s Central Experimental Farm and its value as a National Historic Site. The Friends maintains and enhances the Dominion Arboretum, the Ornamental Gardens, and the Merivale Shelterbelt, in partnership with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and raises public awareness and knowledge about the Farm’s history and its tree and plant collections.
So read on for information about how and where to find the information you need to enjoy your time here! **Please note that the links below will take you off the Friends of the Farm website to the appropriate government department or agency.
- Weddings and wedding photos — governed by AAFC
- Tropical greenhouse — governed by AAFC
- Hosting events at the Dominion Arboretum or Ornamental Gardens — governed by AAFC
- Hosting events at the Agriculture and Food Museum (barns) — governed by Ingenium, the government agency for Ottawa’s national science museums
- Animals, barns, Museum visiting hours, admission fees, school visits — governed by Ingenium, the government agency for Ottawa’s national science museums
- Dogs on the Farm and in the Dominion Arboretum and Ornamental Gardens — governed by AAFC
- Dog control issues — governed by the City of Ottawa
- Maps of the Central Experimental Farm — governed by AAFC
- Research on the Central Experimental Farm — governed by AAFC
- Job opportunities at the Central Experimental Farm — governed by AAFC
- Tree identification app – managed by Natural Resources Canada
All other general inquiries about Ottawa’s Central Experimental Farm not listed above should be directed to aafc.cef-fec.aac@canada.ca.
For more information about the Friends of the Farm’s activities, events, bench program, membership, donations, or boutique, please write to us at info@friendsofthefarm.ca