Current Population
137,000+
Kanata
Kanata is Ottawa's largest suburban community and the premier high-tech capital of Canada. Situated directly west of the greenbelt along Highway 417, roughly 20–25 minutes from downtown Ottawa, Kanata offers an ideal blend of top-rated schools, master-planned neighbourhoods, expansive nature conservation areas, and a booming local economy driven by its massive tech park.
Kanata North Technology Park is home to over 500 tech companies — including Nokia, Ciena, Cisco, Mitel, and QNX/Blackberry — employing more than 30,000 workers. That concentration of high-paying jobs shows up in the numbers: Kanata has one of the highest average household incomes in Ontario, and around 60% of households here are families with children.
Highway 417 acts as the central arterial route into downtown, with Transitway buses connecting through Terry Fox and Eagleson Stations. Long-term plans for the O-Train Stage 3 extension aim to connect Kanata directly to the LRT grid.
Get Market ReportKanata Lakes & Beaverbrook
Best for top-tier school catchments (Earl of March), mature tree canopies, golf course views, and luxury homes.
Morgan's Grant
Ideal for tech professionals working in Kanata North who want quick bike access to work and trail access to the South March Highlands.
Bridlewood & Emerald Meadows
Better value per square foot for young families looking for newer subdivisions, abundant parks, and modern detached homes.
New On The Market
A sample of what's currently available across Kanata, from entry-level condos to executive luxury homes.
$259,900
12 – 320 Fenerty Court
Katimavik
2 Beds2 BathsCondo
$539,000
86 Saddlesmith Circle
Emerald Meadows
3 Beds2 BathsTownhouse
$848,000
12 Mattawa Crescent
Kanata Lakes
4 Beds4 BathsDetached
$1,229,900
514 Landswood Way
Kanata Lakes
6 Beds4 BathsExecutive
$414,900
163 – 70 Edenvale Drive
Beaverbrook
2 Beds2 BathsCondo
$619,888
107 Bishops Mills Way
Katimavik
3 Beds2 BathsTownhouse
$639,000
26 Milner Downs Crescent
Trailwest
3 Beds3 BathsTownhouse
$779,900
26 Randall James Drive
Bridlewood
3 Beds3 BathsDetached
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$55K–$65K
Avg. Individual Income
$146,600
Avg. Household Income
137,000+
Population
30–45 Days
Avg. Days On Market
Homes here range from $260K–$420K condos to $1.1M–$1.8M+ executive estates in Kanata Lakes, with an overall average home price of $630,000–$720,000.
Kanata
Market ReportSchools In The Area
Kanata hosts some of the top-performing elementary and secondary schools in the province.
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board — English Public
Earl of March Secondary School
Grades 7–12
Consistently ranked among Ottawa's top public high schools; known for AP programs and academic excellence.
A.Y. Jackson Secondary School
Grades 9–12
Serves Kanata South / Glen Cairn with strong academic, arts, and athletic programs.
W. Erskine Johnston, Stephen Leacock, Kanata Highlands, Roland Michener & Jack Donohue PS
Elementary
Public elementary schools serving the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Ottawa Catholic School Board — English Catholic
All Saints Catholic High School
Grades 7–12
Major secondary school in Kanata North with state-of-the-art tech and sports facilities.
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
Grades 7–12
Serves central Kanata and Katimavik.
St. Isabel, St. Anne, St. Gabriel, St. Martin de Porres & St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Elementary
Catholic elementary schools across Kanata.
French Language Education — CEPEO & CECCE
ÉSC Paul-Desmarais
Catholic French High School
Modern facility in Stittsville/Kanata West catering to French-first education.
ÉÉC Saint-Rémi & ÉOP Maurice-Lapointe
Catholic & Public, K–8
French-language elementary options in the area.
Around The Area
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Dining & Cafés
Aperitivo
Cozy tapas bar in Kanata Centrum featuring rotating small plates, artisan charcuterie, and fine wines.
Fratelli Kanata
Upscale casual favourite on March Rd offering traditional Italian pasta and wood-fired pizzas.
Perspectives Restaurant
Fine dining at Brookstreet Hotel featuring modern Canadian cuisine and outdoor terrace seating.
Grow Your Roots Café
Highly-rated plant-based café serving gourmet vegan breakfast sandwiches and specialty coffees.
Silk Road Kabob House
Local hotspot for fresh, authentic Afghan and Middle Eastern grilled kebabs and rice dishes.
Shopping & Entertainment
Kanata Centrum Shopping Centre
One of Eastern Ontario's largest outdoor shopping complexes, with Landmark Cinemas and dozens of restaurants.
Tanger Outlets Ottawa
At Hwy 417 and Palladium Dr, featuring international retail brand outlets including Nike, Coach, and Adidas.
Canadian Tire Centre
Home venue of the NHL's Ottawa Senators, hosting major global concert tours year-round.
Parks & Recreation
South March Highlands Conservation Area
World-class forest network with miles of hiking, snowshoeing, and technical mountain biking trails.
The Marshes Golf Club
Championship 18-hole public golf course in Kanata North, designed by Robert Trent Jones II.
Walter Baker Park
Large municipal park with sports fields, a splash pad, an artificial turf field, and winter sledding hills.
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