National Wildlife Research Centre

The National Wildlife Research Centre occupies new facilities on the Carleton University campus in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. This location opens the door to new partnerships, giving government and university scientists new opportunities to collaborate on science that is critical to wildlife conservation.

The modern research centre has approximately 5700 m² of floor space and includes:

Specimen bank
Wildlife specimen storage facilities with three walk-in freezer rooms (-40°C), four ultra-low temperature (-80°C) chest freezers, and four liquid nitrogen storage tanks (about -150°C in the vapour phase).

Laboratories
15 well-equipped laboratories to support the monitoring and research activities of the Wildlife Toxicology Division and to accommodate students and researchers.

Greenhouse
A 100 m² greenhouse and plant growth chambers for studies requiring controlled environmental conditions.

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Accessibility Guide

Parking

2 accessible visitor parking spaces in P8. 1 accessible visitor parking space near the 3rd floor entrance to Loeb Building. 1 accessible visitor parking space near the East entrance to Paterson Hall. For information on accessible permit parking, visit Parking Services.

Exterior Entrance

Accessible entrances on level 4 (North side, opposite Quad) and level 1 (South side, along University Drive and the Rideau River).

Interior Entrances

Tunnel entrance leads to level 3.

Washrooms

Accessible universal washrooms on levels 2-5 (door openers).

Telephones

Unknown. Closest located in levels 1 and 2 of the Loeb Building.

Study Areas

Not applicable.

Food/Beverages

Vending machines on second level of the Loeb Building. Loeb Cafe on first level of the Loeb Building.

Remarks/Hints

Most of the building is off-limits to the public. Only level 3, which contains administrative and professors’ offices, is open to students. Security cards are required for access to the rest of the building.

Elevators

All 3 elevators feature tactile and braille buttons, an audible announcement system (beeps), and a mirror. Elevators 1 and 2 serve levels 2-5. Elevator 3 serves levels 1-3.

Classrooms

There are no general pool classrooms in this building.

Dining Services

Please visit the Dining Services website to view all campus dining locations.

Printing

For the nearest public printing location, visit CU on the Go.