Kanata North BIA

Welcome to
Kanata North
Message from Councillor Wilkinson
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anata North is the most fantastic ward in the City
of Ottawa. As well as the Kanata North Business
Park, the largest employment area outside the City
core, it contains natural environment lands, a provincially
significant wetland, distinctive residential areas, the town
centre that serves both Kanata North and Kanata South,
schools, churches and retail areas. Just across Highway
417 is Canadian Tire Place, the home of the Ottawa
Senators, and under construction is an outlet mall and
Bass Pro Shop.
I’ve had the great opportunity of representing this area on
municipal councils for 25 years, with 9 of those years as
Head of Council and 7 of those years as Mayor of Kanata,
when Kanata was a separate municipality. My job is to
serve all aspects of the community, from individual concerns to dealing with large developments and the services
they need.
Welcome to Kanata North. Feel free to contact me via
phone 613-580-2474 or email Marianne.Wilkinson@
ottawa.ca if you have any concerns or suggestions to
make Kanata North an even better place.
Message from Kanata North BIA
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anata North is a fantastic place to live, work and play.
We have over 500 businesses doing incredible work
– and yet we have access to green space and many,
many trails, right outside our door. Truthfully, we think there
is no better place!
The Kanata North BIA works hard every day to support
our local businesses, and to promote the area as a center
of expertise in technology and innovation. We are also
working hard to create opportunities for our community
to come together, to network, to enhance relationships,
and have fun.
Please follow our blog, check out our website and join us,
as we work to make Kanata North an even better place!
Jenna Sudds
Executive Director
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INFORMATION ABOUT KANATA NORTH
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s one of Canada’s vibrant technology hubs and the
Silicon Valley North, Kanata North has long been
recognized as a hotbed of technology innovation.
The birthplace of game-changing companies such as
Mitel, and Newbridge Networks, the area continues
to support hundreds of creative technology companies
within a specially-designed business park area that can
support companies ranging in size from 2 employees to
5,000. The area also features a rich eco-system of retail
and business services so that residents and companies
can get the support that they need.
As a result of this focus, Kanata North boasts a high
percentage of young, highly-educated people who
choose to take advantage of the many career-growth
options presented in Kanata North. These same people
also see Kanata North as an ideal place to raise families.
The area has among the best schools in the city, a new
recreation complex, hiking and biking trails, easy access
to everything from downtown Ottawa to provincial parks
and a reputation for safety.
Kanata North is a ward in the City of Ottawa and unlike
other Ottawa communities; Kanata was designed to have
a mix of densities and commercial and residential properties. Kanata North is home to many major high-tech companies, large shopping areas (Centrum, Kanata Town Centre,
a future outlet mall, high density apartments, town homes
and individual homes all surrounded by green space).
A map of Kanata North can be found at the end of
this package.
Economic Growth
The businesses in Kanata North are becoming increasingly
diverse, offering their products and services both locally
and internationally.
Economic Structure
• One of Canada’s most vibrant technology industry
economies.
• Major economic sectors: Information & Communications Technology, Business and Financial Services.
• Emerging economic sectors: Defence, Security
& Aerospace, Life Sciences, Cleantech.
• Major export markets include the United States,
the United Kingdom, China, Germany and Japan.
Economic Factors
1. Kanata has over 101,000 residents (from 2011
Census).
2. Kanata North residents earn on average $55,000 per
year ($10,000 more than the average Ottawa citizen).
3. Kanata North households have a combined average
of $117,000 ($30,000 more than the average Ottawa
household).
4. Kanata North is an affordable place to live, with a total
cost of living substantially lower than international,
national and other Canadian centres.
5. The largest residential area in North Kanata is Morgans Grant/Briarbrook with over 15,000 residents.
This abuts the Kanata North Business Park and is
a valuable resource to local companies.
6. 7% of Kanata North’s population is Francophone and
growing while 26% are bilingual.
7. Kanata has a large Chinese population as well.
8. 50% of the population is between the ages of 25-59
years old.
Living in Kanata North
A number of rental options exist in Kanata North. This
includes renting an apartment, town home or home and
possibly renting with others/colleagues to reduce costs
but minimize commute times. You can find these rentals
in a variety of places – a rental agent; websites such as
ottawaliving.ca, usedottawa.com, and ottawa.kijiji.ca,
local newspapers, as well as community boards at your
place of employment.
Rental apartments in Kanata North include:
Park Ridge Place
7305 Campeau Drive
613-729-7711
Kanata Lakes Apartments
1175 Maritime Way
613-913-9555
info@kanatalakesapartments.com
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Varley Apartments
100 Varley Lane
613-234-7000
taggart@taggart.ca
Varley Lane (Town Homes)
5-80 Varley Lane
Greenwin Property Management
1-888-805-3156
Beaverbrook Lane (Town Homes)
19-120 Beaverbrook Lane,
Greenwin Property Management
1-888-805-3156
Kanata Co-operative Homes Inc.
1010 Teron Road
613-592-1405
Blue Heron Co-op Homes
750 March Road
613-254-7492
Infrastructure
With the diversity of businesses located in Kanata North,
from Nordion to QNX to Deloitte, Kanata North has the
communications infrastructure to support global high tech,
manufacturing and service companies.
Key Intercity Infrastructure:
• Hwy 417 linking to Hwy 416 and Hwy 401
• Ottawa International Airport, Ottawa (20 minutes)
• Rail access (Barrhaven/Fallowfield Station closest
to Kanata North)
Education
Kanata offers 28 elementary schools (both English and
French schools are offered, in addition to private schools),
and 5 secondary schools (grades 9-12) are operated under
both Public and Catholic School Board systems. With so
many options available Kanata is able to offer a customized, inclusive education for everyone.
• Ottawa Carleton District School Board
• Ottawa Catholic School Board
• Conseil des écoles publiques du l’Est Ontario
• Conseil des écoles catholiques de langue française
du Centre–Est
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The area also offers a number of private schools, including
Venta, Kanata Academy and Kanata Montessori.
• Venta Prep
• Kanata Academy
• Kanata Montessori
• Greenwoods Academy
• March Academy
Kanata offers a highly educated workforce with 62% of
adult residents holding a University or College degree. The
region is home to four of Canada’s most highly respected
post-secondary institutions:
• University of Ottawa
• Carleton University
• Algonquin College
• La Cité collégiale
Culture
Kanata offers its residents a rich blend of cultural and
recreational activities to satisfy a variety of tastes.
Kanata North is home to a very diverse community. You
will find for example Chinese children dance groups and
adult fitness groups.
Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre
613-235-5466
www.occsc.org
Kanata Chinese Seniors Support Centre
613-440-3788
www.kcssc.org
Sikh Community Services
info@scsottawa.org
www.scsottawa.org
Turkish Canadian Cultural Association
613-688-9861
www.turk.ca
Kanata Muslim Association
613-663-7154
www.kanatamuslims.ca
Arts
Kanata Theatre is a non-profit theatre company that presents plays at the Ron Maslin Playhouse. Kanata Civic Art
Gallery is operated and programmed by the Kanata Civic
Art Gallery Board of Management in partnership with the
City of Ottawa, the gallery exhibits and promotes the sale
of original works of art by its members. Kanata Symphony
Orchestra is a community based orchestra with volunteer
members from across Ottawa and the National Capital
region. They play a broad spectrum of music ranging
from Classical to Pop.
West District Library
A brand new full service library is opening August 2014
at 2500 Campeau Drive. It shares the site with the Mlacak
Recreation Centre and the Kanata Seniors’ Centre. The
Earl of March Secondary School is next door. The new
library is 24,000 square feet and includes meeting space
and other business amenities.
Churches
St. Isidore Roman Catholic Church
1135 March Rd
613-592-1961
St. John's Anglican Church
325 Sandhill Rd
613-592-4747
Fellowship Baptist Church
1078 Klondike Rd
613-591-3246
Christ Risen Lutheran Church
85 Leacock Dr
613-592-1546
Kanata United Church
33 Leacock Dr
613-592-5834
Kanata Pentecostal Church
990 Teron Rd
613-592-1213
St. Xenia Russian Orthodox Church
2 Colchester Square
613-599-9367
The Bridge
285 Didsbury Rd
613-592-7635
Ottawa Mandarin Wesleyan Church
2500 Campeau Drive
613-256-5113
L'Église Évangelique du Salut Révélé
140 Abbeyhill Dr
613-435-0989
Sports
Kanata is home to the Ottawa Senators NHL team. The
Senators play at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Bell Sensplex is home to the Lady Senators. The annual Bell Capital
Cup youth minor amateur ice hockey tournament is held
at the Bell Sensplex during the Christmas holiday break.
The Kanata Lasers junior team plays at the Kanata Recreational Complex. The West Ottawa Soccer Club is the
largest sports club in Kanata and the second largest in
the city with close to 4,500 players. The Kanata Rhythmic
Gymnastics Club is the largest rhythmic gymnastics club
in Ontario. The Ottawa SkyHawks are Ottawa’s very own
Professional Basketball team, and part of the NBL. The
Kanata Dragons Athletic Club (KDAC) is a Not-For-Profit
organization that has been formed to offer children aged
3 to 12 the opportunity to play recreational sports within
the suburbs of Kanata.
Recreation Activities
Kanata North is home to many parks and trails to the
delight of walkers, hikers, runners, bikers and nature
enthusiasts. The Beaver Pond, South March Highlands,
Stony Swamp and Monk Woods are all popular spots.
The Kanata North area also has excellent golf courses,
including the renowned links-style 27-hole The Marshes
as well as Kanata Lakes, Loch March and others. Golfing
is a highly popular past time with Kanata North workers
and residents, and the golf enthusiast will find much to
like in Kanata North.
Richcraft Recreation Complex Kanata
(RRCK)
Opened in December, 2013 and located at 4101 Innovation
Drive, the RRCK is a state of the art 90,000 square foot
facility which includes a 25-meter eight-lane indoor pool,
a leisure therapeutic pool, two full gymnasiums, fitness
and cardio centre and several multi-purpose rooms. Outdoor features incorporate play areas for children - including
water play, a basketball court, a skate park and a full-sized,
lighted sports field with artificial turf.
North Kanata companies can arrange for discounted
corporate pricing (2014 individual rates are outlined below
– Contact the RRCK for family rates):
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All Inclusive (Includes: Public Swimming, Cardio and
Weight Room, Open Gym, Aerobics, Group Cycling
and Aquafitness)
6 Months- $224.75 or 1 Year- $408.50*
One Option Membership (Cardio and Weight room
or Aerobics or Aquafitness)
6 Months- $167.75 or 1 Year- $305.75*
*Monthly installments available on 1 year memberships
To view or download the latest seasonal recreation guide
visit: http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/parks-and-recreation/
recreation-facilities/recreation-centre-locations/richcraft
There are also a number of active Community Associations in Kanata North. These are great opportunities to
get out and meet your neighbors and get involved in
your community.
• Morgan’s Grant Briarbrook Community Association
• Kanata Lakes Community Association
• Beaverbrook Community Association
• March Rural Community Association
Upcoming Events
July 1
2014 Canada Day in Kanata
Walter Baker Park
Kanata Race Day
September 28th, 2014
July 23rd
Kanata North Annual Picnic
Sandwell Green Park
Monthly Kanata North Community Town Hall Meetings
Richcraft Recreation Complex
Networking Opportunities
The Kanata North Business Improvement Area provides
free business networking in a relaxed atmosphere on the
last Wednesday of each month, 5pm at The Marshes Golf
Club 320 Terry Fox Drive. See website for more details.
Bus Service is provided by OC Transpo. The closest Park
and Ride is located at March Rd/Eagleson Rd. A new Park
and Ride will be opened in 2015 at Terry Fox/Innovation
Drive. The current routes serving Kanata North residents
are the 60, 65, 68, 93, 96,164, 168 and 182. Routes are
subject to change and the stop times change seasonally.
Visit www.octranspo.com for route information, maps and
useful tools such as route planner. The OC My Transit app
is the official iPhone app featuring live updates, interactive
maps, favourite routes and stops.
Payment for transit fares is by Presto card. You can
purchase a Presto card online at www.prestocard.ca
or in person at the Kanata Client Services Centre, 580
Terry Fox Drive, or an OC Transpo Sales Centre. A regular
adult pass is $98.75/month and an express pass is $122/
month. Discounted bus passes and fares for seniors and
students. Tickets are also available for less frequent users.
For more information visit www.octranspo.com or call
613-741-4390.
Route maps can be found on page(s) 8-10.
Important numbers
City Services.............................................................. 3-1-1
Social Services.......................................................... 2-1-1
Ottawa Police, Emergency........................................ 9-1-1
Ottawa Police, Non-Emergency..... 613-236-1222 x 7300
Hydro Ottawa (power outage)..................... 613-738-0188
OC Transpo (transit info)............................. 613-741-4390
OC Transpo (customer service).................. 613-842-3600
Western Ottawa Community
Resource Centre.......................................... 613-591-3686
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The Wesley Clover Foundation hosts Tech Tuesday on the
1st Tuesday of each month, 5pm at The Marshes Golf Club
320 Terry Fox Drive.
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application. geoOttawa can help you find your way around
the city. Search by address, intersection, street segment
or by facility. maps.ottawa.ca/geoottawa
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