STUDENT GUIDE
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ABOUT THE STUDENT GUIDE
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The Student Guide is here to help make your university experience easier and more enjoyable. The guide includes a list of local Mosques, halal food places, natural parks around the city, upcoming Muslim-friendly events, as well as guides and services to assist everyone’s needs!
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[row style=”boxed”] [col span=”1/4″ hover=”focus” animate=”fadeInUp”] [featured_box title = “LOCAL MOSQUES” link = “#local-mosques”] The Ottawa-Gatineau area is home to many large Mosques and community centres. [/featured_box] [/col] [col span=”1/4″ hover=”focus” animate=”fadeInUp”] [featured_box title=”HALAL RESTAURANTS” link=”#halal-restaurants”] Are you super hungry? Click here to view popular halal restaurants in Ottawa! [/featured_box] [/col] [col span=”1/4″ hover=”focus” animate=”fadeInUp”] [featured_box title=”PARKS AND EVENTS” img_width=”42px” link=”#parks-and-events”] Do you love nature? Ottawa-Gatineau is home to many beautiful parks and landscapes. [/featured_box] [/col] [col span=”1/4″ hover=”focus” animate=”fadeInUp”] [featured_box title=”SERVICES AND GUIDES” link=”#services-and-guides”] Click here to view some of our video guides as well as services offered by Carleton University.[/featured_box] [/col] [/row]
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MOSQUES AROUND THE CITY
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[su_box title=”Ottawa Muslim Association (OMA)” box_color=”#59BECE” title_color=”#FFFFFF”]
One of largest and oldest Mosques conveniently located near downtown Ottawa. This mosque holds Friday prayers and a variety of Islamic programs.
Website: Click here
Location: 251 Northwestern Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 0M1 – Google Maps
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[su_box title=”Masjid ar-Rahmah (AMA)” box_color=”#59BECE” title_color=”#FFFFFF”]
AMA is a charitable and religious institution located on Hunt Club Road. The Mosque of Mercy holds Friday prayers and a variety of Islamic programs.
Website: Click here
Location: 1216 Hunt Club Rd, Ottawa, ON K1V 2P1 – Google Maps
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The South Nepean Muslim Community is a grassroots, non-partisan, non-profit community-oriented Muslim organization. The mosque holds Friday prayers.
Website: Click here
Location: 3020 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean, ON K2J 4G3 – Google Maps
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[su_box title=”The Mosque of Aylmer” box_color=”#59BECE” title_color=”#FFFFFF”]
The Muslim Community in Aylmer is one of the fastest growing communities in the capital region. The Mosque holds Friday prayers.
Website: Click here
Location: 21 Rue Park, Gatineau, QC J9H 4J6 – Google Maps
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[su_box title=”Jami Omar Mosque” box_color=”#59BECE” title_color=”#FFFFFF”]
Jami Omar Mosque is a community facility for religious services as well as Islamic funerary services. The Mosque also hold regular and Friday prayers.
Website: Click here
Location: 3990 Old Richmond Rd, Nepean, ON K2H 8R5 – Google Maps
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[su_box title=”Masjid Bilal” box_color=”#59BECE” title_color=”#FFFFFF”]
Bilal Mosque provides prayer services as well as community services to the Muslims around the area. The Mosque also holds Friday prayers.
Website: Click here
Location: 4509 Innes Rd, Orléans, ON K4A 3J7 – Google Maps
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Click Here to Visit our Prayer Services Page for On-Campus Prayer Locations
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HALAL FOOD OPTIONS
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Please note that not everything on the menu at these locations is Halal. Please ask before making a purchase.
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CENTRALE BERGHAM
Best place if you’re looking for a wide range of sandwiches, burgers and wraps with flavours from around the world.
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POPEYES
Popeyes is a fast food chain that offers unique flavours to fried chicken and other fried/chicken dishes.
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SAY CHEESE
Most well-known for their cheesy cheese pizza and all kinds of poutine. Offers both delivery and pickup services.
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NANDO’S
Nando’s is a casual dinning restaurant originating from South Africa, that offers a mix of flavours, and specializes with peri-peri (chilli pepper) marinades.
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LES GRILLADES
Specialises in Mediterranean food and especially Lebanese Cuisine, and family dishes.
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SHAWARMA PALACE
Shawarma Palace offers a wide range of Lebanese traditional food, and especially Shawarma wraps and plates.
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COLONEL BY CHICKEN
Colonel By Chicken is located in the University Centre Food Court, and offers a variety of chicken options.
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LA COCINA
La Cocina features authentic Mexican cuisine including burritos, tacos and salads!
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LOEB CAFE
Nestled in the cozy 1st floor of the Loeb building, Loeb Café offers a wide variety of food options, from pasta and sandwiches, to coffee and breakfast options.
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THE CAF
Located on the 3rd Floor Residence Commons, the caf, formerly called the Fresh Food Company, is an all-you-care-to-eat facility, and offers 14 unique stations that offer a wide variety of food choices to our students.
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The Kitchen Exchange: BBQ District
The Kitchen Exchange is a rotating restaurant concept, featuring a new cuisine each semester. It’s also one of Canada’s first Gluten Free dedicated concepts, meaning every dish served contains no gluten!
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The Market
The Market features a fresh menu of sandwiches, hot entrees, and salads that are constantly changing under the direction of our Executive Chef Daniel Poulin.
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There are even more halal food options on campus which are not listed above. Please follow this Dietary Labeling Program provided by Carleton University to discover more halal food on campus!
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Click Here to find all Halal Restaurants near you
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RECREATIONAL PARKS IN OTTAWA-GATINEAU
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VINCENT MASSEY PARK
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“Vincent Massey Park offers wooded walking paths, rolling meadows, scenic vistas and open grassy areas for playing sports.”
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RIDEAU FALLS PARK
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“Rideau Falls Park provides an impressive view of the waterfalls for which the park is named.”
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NEPEAN POINT PARK
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“Nepean Point is known for its panoramic view of Parliament Hill and the heart of Canada’s Capital Region.”
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HOG’S BACK PARK
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“Take a stroll through Hog’s Back Park, and enjoy its natural beauty and the spectacular views of Hog’s Back Falls and the Rideau River.”
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MAJOR’S HILL PARK
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“Major’s Hill Park is one of the Capital’s main outdoor venues, hosting major events like Canada Day.”
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JACQUES-CARTIER PARK
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“Jacques-Cartier Park, located on Laurier Street in Gatineau, extends over 22.68 hectares, and offers breathtaking views of the Ottawa River and Rideau Falls.”
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ANDREW HAYDON PARK
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“Waterfront public park with lawns, a bandshell, a picnic pavilion, playground & manmade waterfall.”
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GATINEAU PARK
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“Gatineau Park, just 15 minutes from Parliament Hill, is the Capital’s conservation park.”
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COMMISSIONERS PARK
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“Commissioners Park in Ottawa is home to the Capital’s most dazzling display of tulips.”
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REMIC RAPIDS PARK
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“Remic Rapids Park is situated on the shores of the Ottawa River. It is located about four kilometres from Parliament Hill.”
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CONFEDERATION PARK
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“Confederation Park in Ottawa is one of the Capital’s main parks for public events.”
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Muslim Link showcases the latest upcoming events and activities happening in Ottawa which are Muslim-friendly.
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SERVICES ON CAMPUS
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Information Carleton and Campus Card helps you deal with any issues or questions regarding your campus card, UPASS, lost and found, Carleton’s whereabouts and any quick question you might have.
Website: https://carleton.ca/infocarleton/
Location: UC 407
Phone: 613 520-3547
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In order for all students to have equal opportunities, Menton Centre is responsible for the coordination of academic accommodations and support services for students with disabilities either mentally of physically, health impairments or any need of accommodations.
Website: http://carleton.ca/pmc/
Location: UC 501
Phone: 613-520-6608
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Website: https://carleton.ca/health/
Location: CTTC 2600
Phone: 613-520-6674
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Contact their office if you’re looking for help with your registration of courses, switches in program, deadlines and important dates, exchanges, deferrals and even timetable help for first years.
Website: https://carleton.ca/registrar/
Location: TB 300
Phone: 613-520-3500
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Website: https://carleton.ca/awards/
Location: RH 202
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The career services can help you with exploring your degree with work places, job support help, career and networking events, co-op help, and even help with finding place in your career plan after graduation.
Website: https://carleton.ca/career/
Location: TB 401
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Website: https://carleton.ca/isso/
Location: UC 128
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Website: https://carleton.ca/academicadvising/
Location: TB 302
Phone:613-520-7850
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CSAS helps students with different types of services including help with writing papers, support sessions and workshops, subject coaching, english conversations sessions and more.
Website: https://carleton.ca/csas/
Location: Macodrum Library 4th floor
Phone:613-520-3822
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