The Booth Street Complex and the Farm cannot be sold. They are connected.

"Heritage buildings include Buildings 1 to 9 on the Natural Resources Canada campus, including the Dominion Observatory." (The New Civic Campus, A 21st Century Hospital in the Heart of Canada's Capital, page 10/76.)

The NRC complex and the Farm are protected by the designation National Interest Land Mass. Booth Street Complex "The site is bounded by Rochester Street to the west, Orangeville Street to the north, LeBreton Street South to the east and Carling Avenue to the south. The site area also includes the parcel at 299 Carling Avenue. The site is largely occupied by federal office and research facilities with some surface parking. The site borders Commissioner's Park to the south, residential uses to the east, Highway 417 and the residential land uses to the north, and mixed-uses including residential, office and retail uses to the west. The site is bisected by the local road network including Booth Street.

• Land Area: 10 hectares/26 acres
• Owner: Public Services and Procurement Canada, Natural Resources Canada
• National Interest Land Mass: Yes
• Existing Land Use: Agricultural Research and Federal Facilities/Employment
• Long-term planned use: Agricultural Research and Federal Facilities/Employment (Information is from NCC Federal Site Review for the New Civic Campus of the Ottawa Hospital,  page 27/256.)

NCC Federal Site Review for the New Civic Campus of the Ottawa Hospital, November 2016.

Central Experimental Farm---Baseline Rd-Merivale Rd

• Land Area: 25 hectares/62 acres
• Owner: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
• National Interest Land Mass: Yes
• Existing Land Use: Agricultural Research
• Long term planned use: Agricultural Research

Central Experimental Farm---Carling Ave (West)

• Land Area: 22 hectares/56 acres
• Owner: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
• National Interest Land Mass: Yes
• Existing Land Use: Agricultural Research
• Long term planned use: Agricultural Research

Central Experimental Farm---Carling Ave (Central)

• Land Area: 26 hectares/65 acres
• Owner: agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
• National Interest Land Mass: Yes
• Existing Land Use: Agricultural Research and Federal Facilities/Employment
• Long term planned use: Agricultural Research and Federal Facilities/ Employment

Central Experimental Farm---Carling Ave (East)

• Land Area: 20 hectares/50 acres
• Owner: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada, NCC
• National Interest Land Mass: Yes
• Existing Land Use: Federal Facilities/Employment, Informal Greenspace, Parking
• Long term Planned Use: Federal Facilities/Employment, Greenspace (Information is from the NCC Federal Site Review for the New Civic Campus of the Ottawa Hospital, pages 26/27 of 256 pages.)

Definition of a National Interest Land Mass "Land forming part of the NILM will be retained by the National Capital Commission on behalf of the government in perpetuity, for purposes which lie at the core of the NCC's mandate; and will be managed by the NCC with little or no further involvement by the Treasury Board Secretariat." (1988-09-15-TB-re-NCC Land Holdings.)

"The Central Experimental Farm, 960 Carling Avenue in Ottawa. The CEF National Historic Site is designated in its entirety as part of the National Interest Land Mass." (CEF National Historic Site Management Plan, Part 7/20.)

 National Historic Sites of Canada Act of 1985 - 

A Recognized Federal Heritage Building

Geological Survey of Canada Building, 601 Booth Street, Ottawa. Designation Date: 1997-11-27.

The photo is by Joseph Ting.

"Heritage buildings play a crucial role in preserving the cultural heritage of a community and provide a tangible connection to the past. They serve as symbols of cultural identity, reminding us of the rich history and tradition that have shaped our communities." (History or Heritage and what's the difference anyway? From the Internet.)

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