Kanata is a major suburban district in Ottawa’s west end, originally an independent city before amalgamation. It’s best known as the heart of Ottawa’s technology and innovation corridor, housing major tech firms and research centres. The community’s planning emphasizes green space, schools, and sports, with districts like Beaverbrook, Katimavik, and Bridlewood offering a range of living environments. Kanata Centrum and Tanger Outlets serve as major retail and entertainment destinations, while the Canadian Tire Centre hosts concerts and Ottawa Senators hockey games. Trails, golf courses, and parks maintain a connection to nature, and the nearby highway and transit routes ensure easy commuting. With strong employment, excellent amenities, and family-focused communities, Kanata remains one of Ottawa’s most desirable and self-sustaining suburbs.
Location: 45.3645676, -75.9476366
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– admin_level: 8
– boundary: historic
– end_date: 2001
– Name: Kanata
– Note: former municipality, name still used in some addresses
– Place Type: Suburban District
– Type: boundary
– Wikidata: Q1723642
– Wikipedia: English Wikipedia – Kanata, Ontario