Trent University has broken ground on Gidigaa Migizi College and the Otonabee College residence. The development—which Trent says is one of the largest infrastructure projects it has taken on since its founding—will consist of a 700,000-square-foot transformation. Gidigaa Migizi College will feature flexible lecture halls, a rooftop amenity space, and a Student Services Hub with building features based on Indigenous design principles; the Otonabee College residence will include over 600 beds with an outdoor communal quad and connections to existing dining facilities. “Gidigaa Migizi College and the new Otonabee residence will offer modern, inclusive spaces where students live, learn, and form lasting connections,” said Trent President Dr Cathy Bruce. The project is expected to be open in Fall 2028.
