Carleton Campus

Rich history of culture and experience

Ottawa is home to seven of Canada’s nine national museums, some of which include the Canadian Museum of History, the Canadian Science and Technology Museum, the National Gallery of Canada and the Canadian Museum of Nature. Enrich your studies and broaden your knowledge by visiting any one of these national institutions during your time at Carleton.

Unique landmarks and exceptional experiences

Both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a National Historic Site of Canada, the Rideau Canal is a202 km historic waterway that connects a series of beautiful lakes and rivers. You can explore this major attraction all year — along its banks and sidewalks, on its water and as a Skateway in the winter months.

The heart of downtown Ottawa

Discover endless opportunities for shopping, dining, arts and entertainment in Ottawa’s historic ByWard Market. This bustling area of Ottawa is a great place to browse the outdoor farmers’ market and artisan shops on the weekend, grab dinner with friends downtown on a Friday evening, or stroll the bustling streets and absorb the sights and sounds.

An entrepreneurial and global technology powerhouse

Ottawa boasts a vibrant entrepreneurial culture and is home to Kanata North, Canada’s largest Technology Park, a global technology hub with over 1,900 companies. Carleton’s innovation ecosystem thrives because of our many strong partnerships with Kanata North businesses, especially so with the CU@Kanata innovation space where faculty, staff and students can engage with more than 540 companies in the park.