WELCOME TO HISTORIC
CSS BUILDING

STEP BACK IN TIME

No trip to Carp is complete without a visit to the CSS Building Inc. This breathtaking historic property brings history to life. No matter your age, there’s always something to capture your imagination at CSS Building.

EVOLUTION

A trip to CSS Building will provide a glimpse into the Cold War thinking and how the re-purposed antenna is being used today. CSS Building works with the Canadian Centre for Experimental Radio Astronomy (CCERA). To make the most of your visit, make sure you plan your day in advance.

HISTORY

EVENTS

HISTORY AND HERITAGE

Learn About CSS Building

A visit to the CSS Building is like no other. This impressive property is Canada's former NATO Satellite Communications Uplink which played an important role in the story of Canada and its part in the Cold War.

These days, it is operating throughout the year for small group meetings, workshops, and celebrations. Come and see this impressive building, the antenna, and the radomes.’

DISCOVER CSS BUILDING

Blue Man – a mural by Dan Metcalfe inside the event space.

HIGHLIGHTS

Enjoyment for Everyone

Learn more about CSS Building with our highlights, which are available for all of our visitors to enjoy. With a variety of options to choose from, we’d be happy to help you make the best selection for you and your group.

AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE

Radomes

To make sure you make the most out of your visit to CSS Building, we offer some engaging ways to experience this Carp icon.

Iron Man visited us during Doors Open Ottawa, posing in front of the vintage 1972 Norton motorcycle and a mural by Dan Metcalfe.

SPECIAL EVENT

Pricing available

Plan a special event at CSS Building. It is a unique and significant historic property both interesting and exciting. Feel free to call for more information.