The Tory building was the first building on campus. It was named after the first President of Carleton College, Henry Marshall Tory. The building has been renovated three times since Leslie Frost, then premier of Ontario, first laid its corner stone in 1957.
Only the mural in the central lecture hall, commonly known as “The Egg”, has remained unaltered. J. Harold Shenkman, a local entrepreneur, commissioned Gerald Trottier to create the piece. The Ottawa artist wanted the mural to depict humanity’s quest for knowledge.
Accessibility Guide
Parking
15 accessible visitor parking spaces in P1. For information on accessible permit parking, visit Parking Services.
Exterior Entrances
Accessible main entrances near the Quad lead to level 3.
Interior Entrances
Tunnel entrance leads to level 2. Link to Nideyinàn on level 2. Link to Azrieli Theatre on level 2.
Elevators
2 elevators serve all levels. They feature tactile and braille buttons, an audible announcement system (beeps), and a mirror.
Washrooms
Accessible stalls in multi-stall washrooms on levels 2-5 (door openers). Accessible stalls in multi-stall washrooms on level 1, but no door openers.
Telephones
Pay phones are accessible.
Classrooms
Generally accessible. Room 360 is a lecture theatre and can be accessed at either the second level (through Room 279) or at the third level.
Study Areas
Split-level lounge area on the third level is now accessible.
Food/Beverages
Easy access to lounges and cafeteria in the University Centre through the University Centre-Tory Building link.
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.
Existing Obstacles
Quad entrance needs automatic doors; ramp to Unicentre is too steep; emergency phones on level 2 need volume control.