CFUW KANATA HISTORY GROUP INVITES
YOU TO AN OUTING TO THE
KEMPTVILLE CAMPUS
Wednesday, May 17, 2024
* This is part of the History Interest Group's program. To join this group contact the convenor. If you are not a member of CFUW but would like to join us, email cfuwkanata.president@gmail.com.
We always welcome new members.
Kemptville Campus Education and Community Centre is a non-profit organization dedicated to
realizing the full potential of the historic economic, sustainable practices and community engagement. It is an educational and multi-use facility serving the community of North Grenville and surrounding Area. The Campus includes 630 acres and 17 main buildings, as well as woodlands, cropland, wetland, greenspace, football and soccer fields, greenhouses, trails, an agroforestry center and maple bush.
The college, (previously The Kemptville Agricultural School) started in 1919 focused on topics like livestock care, crop rotation and farm management. The college held a great significance for the agricultural sector in Eastern Ontario. It was famous for its Forestry Department.
Meeting Spot - for tour
Kemptville Campus Greenhouses - 75 Campus Drive. Kemptville ON.
*Please be sure to come onto Campus via Curtis Drive by following Hwy 44/Prescott St.
LUNCH
Noon to1:30pm
Salamanders Restaurant, 28 Clothier St. East, Kemptville ON
613-258-2630Price ranges $17. to $22 + taxes + 20% tip
Campus Tour
2pm – 3:30pm
The tour will consist of walking the beautiful campus grounds, providing a brief history of the historical buildings, activities that took place, and what it is currently happening in each space.
Tour Leader
Marta Zwart - Marketing and Events Coordinator for Kemptville Campus.
