Kanata, Ontario History
The friendly city of Kanata
is a suburban area located in the western part
of the city of Ottawa.
This important tech centre has a population of
90,000 residents and has experienced rapid growth
since its incorporation in 1978. The planned city
of Kanata was formed from portions of the townships
of March, Goulbourn
and Nepean. Kanata remained
a city until 2001, when the province created a
new unified city of Ottawa that included the city
of Kanata. Kanata is located just to the west
of the Greenbelt and it is one of the largest
of several communities that surround greater central
Ottawa.
Real Estate Development in Kanata
Mainly an agricultural-based
area until the 1960s, commercial development kicked
into high gear when commercial developer and planner
Bill Teron purchased over 3,000 acres (12 km²)
of rural land and set about building a model planned
community. Unlike other Ottawa suburbs, Kanata
was designed to integrate a mix of commercial
and residential developments. Protecting large
amounts of open space, the area was subdivided
into a series of unique planned communities. The
goal was for each of the communities to have their
own distinct commercial centres enhanced by cultural
diversity. These communities include Beaverbrook,
Bridlewood, Katimavik, Glen Cairn, Hazeldean,
Morgan's Grant, and Kanata Lakes.
Life is Easier for Home Owners in Kanata
The city of Kanata and the greater
Ottawa area are consistently ranked year in and
year out among the nation’s leaders for:
- Quality of life
- Affordable living
- Outstanding local festivals
- Robust local economy
- Stellar recreational options
- Distinguished educational centres for all
ages
- Overall livability
Kanata – A Key Component of the Silicon
Valley of the North
One of the primary reasons the
greater Ottawa area is called “The Silicon
Valley of the North” is because of the many
tech-centric corporations that call Kanata home.
Among the elite players in the digital arena in
Kanata include Alcatel-Lucent, Breconridge, Cisco
Systems, Inc., Dell Canada, Digital Equipment
Corporation, Hewlett-Packard, March Networks,
MDS Nordion, Mitel, Norpak, Nortel, Smart Technologies,
and Ubiquity Software. These major hi-tech industry
players are clustered along March Road, in the
Kanata North Business Park as well as the Kanata
Research Park, and along Eagleson Road, in the
Kanata South Business Park. If you are relocating
to Kanata as a result of an employment opportunity
with any of these corporations, we have vast experience
helping many families just like yours relocate
to Kanata.
Things To Do in Kanata When You Call it Home
If an active lifestyle is your
goal, you will be right at home in Kanata. And
your choices are almost limitless. In the winter
months, be sure you and your family visit the
Kanata Recreation Complex for winter activities
like ice skating and a toboggan hill. Another
wintertime destination is the Bell Sensplex, located
on 1565 Maple Grove Road. Here you will find four
ice rinks, one Olympic-sized, an indoor soccer
pitch, a licensed restaurant upstairs and the
new location of iPlay. In the summer months, you
can hit the waves at the Kanata Leisure Centre
and Wave Pool on 70 Aird Place. For the NHL professional
sports fan, don’t miss the action on the
ice at Scotiabank Place which is the home of the
Ottawa Senators.
Kanata – Home of the Performing Arts
For those seeking a cultural
experience, Kanata has something for you too.
From outstanding concerts at Scotiabank Place,
to live theatre at the 350-seat Ron Maslin Playhouse
theatre, the performing arts are alive and well
in Kanata. Other equally important local arts
groups in Kanata include the Kanata Symphony,
the Kanata Civic Art Gallery and the Kanata Theatre.
Kanata Real Estate
Now that you are more familiar
with Kanata why not take a moment to search for
homes for sale in Ottawa, read an Ottawa
real estate article, or maybe view our
Ottawa featured real estate listings. As your
Ottawa real estate agents,
we are the Kanata “Neighbours You Can
Count On!”
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