Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre

Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre

The Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre is a hands-on interpretive centre that allows children of all ages explore the ways food is grown, raised, and made in Canada. 

The front of the Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre.


Exciting and interactive exhibits lead visitors from the farmer’s wheat field to the kitchen table.  A highlight of these exhibits are viewing windows into real working pig barn, where visitors will peek into a day in the life of a pig.

Visitors learn about every aspect of food production from farming practices to retail sales. The Discovery Centre also highlights ongoing research at the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment and the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. 

Visit us to discover the journey food takes from farm to fork. 

What we offer

Two people look into the hog barn window to see the piglets that were just born. One person is wearing a dark blue sweater and the other is wearing a grey shirt, both have bags and short hair.

Tours & events

Book a guided tour through the Discovery Centre for a personalized experience during which you will take a look into the four hog barn viewing windows, learn about agriculture and food production, and have time to explore the fantastic interactive exhibits. You can also book a tour of the Dairy Farmers of Manitoba Discovery and Learning Complex to see and learn about the state-of-the-art dairy barn. Or join us for one of our exciting family-fun events throughout the year!

COVID-19

  • A digital sign at the entrance of the Farm and Food Discovery Centre indicates the facility is open for pre-booked visits. The sign is surrounded by mounds of white snow and bare trees on a winter morning.
  • A parent watches as their two young children roll out pizza dough to make fresh pizza at FFDC while wearing masks.

UPDATE

For the safety of our patrons, staff and community, the Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre is maintaining the following safety protocols as outlined by the University of Manitoba (updated as of March 21, 2022):

  • Proof of vaccination is required for all eligible guests (ages 12 years +) now through May 3, 2022. On May 4, 2022, this requirement will be dropped.
  • Masks are required while inside our buildings for everyone ages 5 years +
  • Physical distancing between parties is required
  • Frequent sanitization of contact surfaces is to take place. Some high-touch exhibits may be closed.

For more details on our COVID-19 policies in place to keep you, our staff and our community safe, head to our COVID-19 information page. 

Contact us

Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre
1290 Research Station Road
Glenlea Research Station | University of Manitoba
Glenlea, Manitoba, Canada R0G 0S0

ffdc@umanitoba.ca
1-204-883-2524
1-204-883-2532
Open for pre-booked visits, tours and field trips.
Regular hours of operation: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Pre-booked visits only, no drop-ins.
Closed on Holidays and Saturdays of Long Weekends