We look forward to welcoming you at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum! To make your visit as rewarding as possible, please review the important information on this page before your visit and share it with chaperones.
You may also download a PDF version below.
Pre-visit information for the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum (PDF)
Preliminary visit
After confirming an upcoming reservation, group leaders are encouraged to take a preliminary visit to familiarize themselves with the museum. This is free of charge for group leaders, upon presentation of a confirmation letter.
Arrival procedures
We ask that all groups be dropped off in the parking lot of the museum, off Prince of Wales Drive (south of the traffic circle and north of Baseline). All groups board their buses at the same place. Your group will be greeted by a Museum Educator who will then review safety rules (except self-guided visits).
Parking
The museum offers paid, on-site parking, with registration of your license plate. Parking is free for buses but parking fees apply for other vehicles. Find more information about parking fees and payment methods.
Accessibility
The museum is committed to providing accessible programming. Please let us know if your group has any special needs, and we will be happy to discuss specific accommodations.
The museum is a working farm
We ask that visitors dress appropriately, and heed the safety guidelines outlined below. The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum is a working farm. Please keep in mind the potential hazards associated with large farm animals and working farm equipment. For your safety, please ensure all participants thoroughly wash or sanitize their hands after visiting each group of animals. Please note that teachers and chaperones must remain with their group(s) at all times.
Allergen alert
Please be aware that there are a variety of allergens present at the museum including dust, hay, animals and insects. There are also potential allergens in the foods served in the demonstration kitchen and available in vending machines. Group leaders and chaperones are responsible for ensuring that they are aware of the allergies of the youth participants in their group. We recommend not allowing youth participants to consume food products served or purchased at the museum unless the chaperones are certain that none of the participants have food allergies.
Site plan
There are lots of things to see and do as you explore the museum. Find your way around the farm using our site plan.
Code of Conduct
DOWNLOAD VISITOR CODE OF CONDUCT DOCUMENT (PDF)
For the comfort and enjoyment of everyone, please keep the museum exhibitions and barns free from:
- smoking
- eating, drinking, and gum chewing
- conduct which is injurious or disrespectful to you, your fellow visitors, museum staff, and the farm animals
- feeding or handling of the farm animals or equipment, unless this is part of the program
...and please remain with your group at all times.
Picnic lunches
From May through mid-October, the museum has a large outdoor area with tents and picnic tables to accommodate groups staying for lunch.
If you finish early
You are welcome to explore the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum’s exhibitions and barns at your leisure until the arranged time of your departure or until 5 p.m., whichever comes first.
First aid
First aid is provided by museum staff. A chaperone must remain with his or her charge at all times in the First Aid Room.
Chaperones
Chaperones are responsible for their group and for the individuals in that group. Individuals not respecting our code of conduct will be removed from their group; a chaperone will be required to remain with them until the time of departure. The principal of the school will be informed.
Please note that we require the following minimum ratios:
Youth ages 14 and under 6 youths: 1 adult
Youth ages 15+ 10 youths: 1 adult
Guided programs: Name tags
Please make name tags for your students which can be read easily by our educators. This will help them to quickly build a rapport with your class.
Access to the Demonstration Kitchen
Groups may not have access to the Demonstration Kitchen during busy periods.
We look forward to meeting your group at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum!
Questions?
If you have any further questions or need to make any changes to your reservation, please do not hesitate to contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
Email: contact@IngeniumCanada.org
Telephone: 613-991-3053
Toll-free: 1-866-442-4416