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Kanata — Ottawa's Tech Corridor

Family-friendly streets, newer builds, strong schools, and Ottawa's largest technology employment hub, all in one fast-growing west-end community.

OVERVIEW

Getting to Know Kanata

Kanata is Ottawa's tech corridor and one of its most family-friendly suburbs — newer construction, strong schools, and Kanata North, one of Canada's largest technology parks, all within a single community. It splits loosely into Kanata North (Beaverbrook, Kanata Lakes, Morgan's Grant) and Kanata South (Katimavik, Bridlewood, Glen Cairn, Emerald Meadows), each with its own character.

Explore the neighbourhoods, schools, and everyday amenities below, or jump straight to real homes for sale in the area.

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Kanata at a Glance

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HOMES FOR SALE

Live Listings in Kanata

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What's it like to live in Kanata? How do home prices in Kanata compare to the rest of Ottawa?
NEIGHBOURHOODS

Kanata's Sub-Areas

Beaverbrook

One of Kanata's original, well-established neighbourhoods — mature trees, close to parks and schools.

Kanata Lakes

Upscale and golf-course-adjacent, with larger executive homes north of the Queensway.

Morgan's Grant

A newer, family-oriented area close to Kanata North's technology park.

Katimavik

Centrally located and home to the Canadian Tire Centre — the name means "gathering place" in Inuktitut.

Bridlewood

Newer, more affordable housing right beside excellent hiking trails and natural space.

Glen Cairn

An established area close to shopping and transit, with a wide mix of home types.

Emerald Meadows

A newer development with family homes close to schools and everyday amenities.

Arcadia

A newer Minto-built community in Kanata North.

SCHOOLS

Schools Serving the Area

Earl of March Secondary School

A well-regarded public high school known for strong academic programs and extracurriculars.

Holy Trinity Catholic High School

A well-regarded Catholic high school serving Kanata and the western suburbs.

W. Erskine Johnston Public School

A well-regarded public elementary school in Kanata North.

Stephen Leacock Public School

A well-regarded public elementary school in Beaverbrook.

All Saints Catholic High School

A Catholic secondary school serving the Kanata district.

Kanata Highlands Public School

A public elementary school (OCDSB) on Terry Fox Drive.

Katimavik Elementary School

A public elementary school (OCDSB) in Katimavik.

Roland Michener Public School

A public elementary school (OCDSB).

Roch Carrier Elementary School

A public elementary school (OCDSB) in Kanata South.

Georges Vanier Catholic School

A Catholic elementary school (OCSB, JK–6).

St. Isidore Catholic Elementary School

A Catholic elementary school (OCSB) on March Road.

St. Anne Catholic Elementary School

A Catholic elementary school (OCSB) in Kanata South.

SHOPPING

Where to Shop

Tanger Outlets Ottawa

70+ outlet stores at Highway 417 and Palladium Drive, including Coach, Michael Kors, and Polo Ralph Lauren.

Kanata Centrum

A large retail hub on Earl Grey Drive with big-box stores, dining, and entertainment.

Hazeldean Mall

A neighbourhood mall on Eagleson Road serving Kanata South's everyday shopping needs.

Terry Fox Drive Corridor

Additional everyday plazas and shopping stretched along Kanata's main commercial corridor.

Kanata Town Centre

A 3-storey retail building anchored by a grocery store, on Katimavik Road.

Real Canadian Superstore

A large grocery and general-merchandise store on Eagleson Road.

Farm Boy

A popular Ontario grocery chain on Terry Fox Drive.

DINING

Restaurants, Cafés & Bars

Aperitivo

Mediterranean and Italian tapas-style sharing plates.

Chez Lionel

A French brasserie known for seafood risotto and ricotta ravioli.

Via Cibo

Italian street food — pasta, pizza, and gnocchi.

Fratelli Kanata

Classic Italian and thin-crust pizza.

Pure Kitchen Kanata

Vegetarian and vegan — poke bowls and dumplings.

Jack's Kanata

A comfort-food gastropub — steak frites and truffle striploin.

Milestones Grill + Bar

An upscale-casual steakhouse chain.

Montana's BBQ & Bar

A BBQ and steakhouse chain.

Crazy Horse Stonegrill Steakhouse & Saloon

A Texas-themed restaurant with tableside stonegrill steak.

Poco Pazzo

An Italian eatery on March Road.

Amuse Kitchen & Wine

A contemporary, gluten-free-friendly bistro.

Kanzan Japanese Grill

All-you-can-eat Japanese BBQ and grill.

Kanata Noodle House

A Vietnamese noodle house known for pho.

Sushi Kanata

A sushi bar on Kanata Avenue.

Les 3 Brasseurs

A French-Canadian microbrewery bistro.

Big Rig Brewery

An Ottawa craft brewery taproom with casual pub food.

Calabogie Brewing Co.

A rustic brewpub with an outdoorsy patio.

Pistols Brewery

A craft brewery and taproom that opened in 2025.

East Side Mario's

An Italian-American casual chain.

ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION

Things to Do

Canadian Tire Centre

Home of the Ottawa Senators (NHL) — the arena anchors Katimavik's south end.

Beaver Pond Park

A flat, easy walking trail past a real beaver pond — ducks, turtles, and frogs included.

Wesley Clover Parks

A 500-acre recreational park just south of Kanata with equestrian facilities and Nordic ski trails.

South March Highlands

A large conservation forest with an extensive network of mountain biking and hiking trails.

Richcraft Recreation Complex

Kanata's community recreation centre — pools, arenas, and a splash pad on Innovation Drive.

The Marshes Golf Club

A 27-hole links-style course, one of several golf options in the area.

Loch March Golf & Country Club

Another well-regarded local golf course on Kanata's western edge.

Kanata Leisure Centre and Wave Pool

A community leisure centre with a wave pool.

Bell Sensplex

A regional facility with four ice rinks and an indoor soccer pitch.

Walter Baker Park

A park with a toboggan hill, splash pad, skate park, and 2.6 km trail loop.

Klondike Road Park

A neighbourhood park in Kanata North.

Tony Graham Recreation Complex

A city recreation complex in Kanata South.

GOOD TO KNOW

Common Questions

What's the difference between Kanata North and Kanata South?
Kanata North (Beaverbrook, Kanata Lakes, Morgan's Grant) skews toward the technology park and larger executive homes. Kanata South (Katimavik, Bridlewood, Glen Cairn, Emerald Meadows) is more centrally located, with a wider mix of home types and price points.
What's the commute like from Kanata to downtown Ottawa?
Highway 417 runs directly through Kanata and OC Transpo service connects the area to downtown — rush hour adds real time, so it's worth testing the actual drive or transit trip before deciding.
Is Kanata a good fit for families?
Generally yes — newer construction, larger lots than many closer-in areas, well-regarded schools, and parks like Beaver Pond make it a common choice for growing families.
How do home prices in Kanata compare to the rest of Ottawa?
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