Welcome to Kanata North Message from Councillor Wilkinson

anata North is the most fantastic ward in the City of . As well as the Kanata North Business K 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 con- cerns 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

anata North is a fantastic place to live, work and play. We have over 500 businesses doing incredible work K – 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 2 INFORMATION ABOUT KANATA NORTH

s one of Canada’s vibrant technology hubs and the • Major export markets include the United States, Silicon Valley North, Kanata North has long been the United Kingdom, China, Germany and Japan. A recognized as a hotbed of technology innovation. The birthplace of game-changing companies such as Economic Factors Mitel, and Newbridge Networks, the area continues 1. Kanata has over 101,000 residents (from 2011 to support hundreds of creative technology companies Census). within a specially-designed business park area that can support companies ranging in size from 2 employees to 2. Kanata North residents earn on average $55,000 per 5,000. The area also features a rich eco-system of retail year ($10,000 more than the average Ottawa citizen). and business services so that residents and companies 3. Kanata North households have a combined average can get the support that they need. of $117,000 ($30,000 more than the average Ottawa household). As a result of this focus, Kanata North boasts a high percentage of young, highly-educated people who 4. Kanata North is an affordable place to live, with a total choose to take advantage of the many career-growth cost of living substantially lower than international, options presented in Kanata North. These same people national and other Canadian centres. also see Kanata North as an ideal place to raise families. The area has among the best schools in the city, a new 5. The largest residential area in North Kanata is Mor- recreation complex, hiking and biking trails, easy access gans Grant/Briarbrook with over 15,000 residents. to everything from to provincial parks This abuts the Kanata North Business Park and is and a reputation for safety. a valuable resource to local companies. 6. 7% of Kanata North’s population is Francophone and Kanata North is a ward in the City of Ottawa and unlike growing while 26% are bilingual. other Ottawa communities; Kanata was designed to have a mix of densities and commercial and residential proper- 7. Kanata has a large Chinese population as well. ties. Kanata North is home to many major high-tech comp- 8. 50% of the population is between the ages of 25-59 anies, large shopping areas (Centrum, Kanata Town Centre, years old. a future outlet mall, high density apartments, town homes and individual homes all surrounded by green space). Living in Kanata North A map of Kanata North can be found at the end of A number of rental options exist in Kanata North. This this package. includes renting an apartment, town home or home and possibly renting with others/colleagues to reduce costs Economic Growth but minimize commute times. You can find these rentals in a variety of places – a rental agent; websites such as The businesses in Kanata North are becoming increasingly ottawaliving.ca, usedottawa.com, and ottawa.kijiji.ca, diverse, offering their products and services both locally local newspapers, as well as community boards at your and internationally. place of employment.

Economic Structure Rental apartments in Kanata North include: • One of Canada’s most vibrant technology industry Park Ridge Place economies. 7305 Campeau Drive • Major economic sectors: Information & Communica- 613-729-7711 tions Technology, Business and Financial Services. Apartments • Emerging economic sectors: Defence, Security 1175 Maritime Way & Aerospace, Life Sciences, Cleantech. 613-913-9555 [email protected] 3 Varley Apartments The area also offers a number of private schools, including 100 Varley Lane Venta, Kanata Academy and Kanata Montessori. 613-234-7000 [email protected] • Venta Prep • Kanata Academy Varley Lane (Town Homes) 5-80 Varley Lane • Kanata Montessori Greenwin Property Management 1-888-805-3156 • Greenwoods Academy • March Academy Beaverbrook Lane (Town Homes) 19-120 Beaverbrook Lane, Kanata offers a highly educated workforce with 62% of Greenwin Property Management adult residents holding a University or College degree. The 1-888-805-3156 region is home to four of Canada’s most highly respected post-secondary institutions: Kanata Co-operative Homes Inc. 1010 Teron Road • University of Ottawa 613-592-1405 • Carleton University Blue Heron Co-op Homes • Algonquin College 750 March Road 613-254-7492 • La Cité collégiale

Infrastructure Culture Kanata offers its residents a rich blend of cultural and With the diversity of businesses located in Kanata North, recreational activities to satisfy a variety of tastes. from Nordion to QNX to Deloitte, Kanata North has the communications infrastructure to support global high tech, Kanata North is home to a very diverse community. You manufacturing and service companies. will find for example Chinese children dance groups and adult fitness groups. Key Intercity Infrastructure: Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre • Hwy 417 linking to Hwy 416 and Hwy 401 613-235-5466 • Ottawa International Airport, Ottawa (20 minutes) www.occsc.org

• Rail access (Barrhaven/Fallowfield Station closest Kanata Chinese Seniors Support Centre to Kanata North) 613-440-3788 www.kcssc.org Education Kanata offers 28 elementary schools (both English and Sikh Community Services French schools are offered, in addition to private schools), [email protected] and 5 secondary schools (grades 9-12) are operated under www.scsottawa.org both Public and Catholic School Board systems. With so many options available Kanata is able to offer a custom- Turkish Canadian Cultural Association ized, inclusive education for everyone. 613-688-9861 www.turk.ca • Ottawa Carleton District School Board Kanata Muslim Association • Ottawa Catholic School Board 613-663-7154 www.kanatamuslims.ca • Conseil des écoles publiques du l’Est • Conseil des écoles catholiques de langue française du Centre–Est

4 Arts Ottawa Mandarin Wesleyan Church 2500 Campeau Drive Kanata Theatre is a non-profit theatre company that pres- 613-256-5113 ents plays at the Ron Maslin Playhouse. Kanata Civic Art Gallery is operated and programmed by the Kanata Civic L'Église Évangelique du Salut Révélé Art Gallery Board of Management in partnership with the 140 Abbeyhill Dr City of Ottawa, the gallery exhibits and promotes the sale 613-435-0989 of original works of art by its members. Kanata Symphony Orchestra is a community based orchestra with volunteer Sports members from across Ottawa and the National Capital region. They play a broad spectrum of music ranging Kanata is home to the Ottawa Senators NHL team. The from Classical to Pop. Senators play at the . The Bell Sens- plex is home to the Lady Senators. The annual Bell Capital West District Library Cup youth minor amateur ice hockey tournament is held at the Bell Sensplex during the Christmas holiday break. A brand new full service library is opening August 2014 The Kanata Lasers junior team plays at the Kanata Rec- at 2500 Campeau Drive. It shares the site with the Mlacak reational Complex. The West Ottawa Soccer Club is the Recreation Centre and the Kanata Seniors’ Centre. The largest sports club in Kanata and the second largest in Earl of March Secondary School is next door. The new the city with close to 4,500 players. The Kanata Rhythmic library is 24,000 square feet and includes meeting space Gymnastics Club is the largest rhythmic gymnastics club and other business amenities. in Ontario. The Ottawa SkyHawks are Ottawa’s very own Professional Basketball team, and part of the NBL. The Churches Kanata Dragons Athletic Club (KDAC) is a Not-For-Profit St. Isidore Roman Catholic Church organization that has been formed to offer children aged 1135 March Rd 3 to 12 the opportunity to play recreational sports within 613-592-1961 the suburbs of Kanata.

St. John's Anglican Church Recreation Activities 325 Sandhill Rd Kanata North is home to many parks and trails to the 613-592-4747 delight of walkers, hikers, runners, bikers and nature Fellowship Baptist Church enthusiasts. The Beaver Pond, South March Highlands, 1078 Klondike Rd Stony Swamp and Monk Woods are all popular spots. 613-591-3246 The Kanata North area also has excellent golf courses, including the renowned links-style 27-hole The Marshes Christ Risen Lutheran Church as well as Kanata Lakes, Loch March and others. Golfing 85 Leacock Dr is a highly popular past time with Kanata North workers 613-592-1546 and residents, and the golf enthusiast will find much to like in Kanata North. Kanata United Church 33 Leacock Dr Richcraft Recreation Complex Kanata 613-592-5834 (RRCK)

Kanata Pentecostal Church Opened in December, 2013 and located at 4101 Innovation 990 Teron Rd Drive, the RRCK is a state of the art 90,000 square foot 613-592-1213 facility which includes a 25-meter eight-lane indoor pool, a leisure therapeutic pool, two full gymnasiums, fitness St. Xenia Russian Orthodox Church and cardio centre and several multi-purpose rooms. Out- 2 Colchester Square door features incorporate play areas for children - including 613-599-9367 water play, a basketball court, a skate park and a full-sized, lighted sports field with artificial turf. The Bridge 285 Didsbury Rd North Kanata companies can arrange for discounted 613-592-7635 corporate pricing (2014 individual rates are outlined below – Contact the RRCK for family rates): 5 All Inclusive (Includes: Public Swimming, Cardio and Bus Service is provided by OC Transpo. The closest Park Weight Room, Open Gym, Aerobics, Group Cycling and Ride is located at March Rd/Eagleson Rd. A new Park and Aquafitness) and Ride will be opened in 2015 at Terry Fox/Innovation 6 Months- $224.75 or 1 Year- $408.50* Drive. The current routes serving Kanata North residents are the 60, 65, 68, 93, 96,164, 168 and 182. Routes are One Option Membership (Cardio and Weight room subject to change and the stop times change seasonally. or Aerobics or Aquafitness) Visit www.octranspo.com for route information, maps and 6 Months- $167.75 or 1 Year- $305.75* useful tools such as route planner. The OC My Transit app *Monthly installments available on 1 year memberships is the official iPhone app featuring live updates, interactive maps, favourite routes and stops. To view or download the latest seasonal recreation guide visit: http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/parks-and-recreation/ Payment for transit fares is by Presto card. You can recreation-facilities/recreation-centre-locations/richcraft purchase a Presto card online at www.prestocard.ca or in person at the Kanata Client Services Centre, 580 There are also a number of active Community Associa- , or an OC Transpo Sales Centre. A regular tions in Kanata North. These are great opportunities to adult pass is $98.75/month and an express pass is $122/ get out and meet your neighbors and get involved in month. Discounted bus passes and fares for seniors and your community. students. Tickets are also available for less frequent users. For more information visit www.octranspo.com or call • Morgan’s Grant Briarbrook Community Association 613-741-4390. • Kanata Lakes Community Association Route maps can be found on page(s) 8-10. • Beaverbrook Community Association • March Rural Community Association Important numbers City Services...... 3-1-1 Upcoming Events July 1 Social Services...... 2-1-1 2014 Canada Day in Kanata Ottawa Police, Emergency...... 9-1-1 Walter Baker Park Ottawa Police, Non-Emergency..... 613-236-1222 x 7300 Kanata Race Day September 28th, 2014 Hydro Ottawa (power outage)...... 613-738-0188 July 23rd OC Transpo (transit info)...... 613-741-4390 Kanata North Annual Picnic OC Transpo (customer service)...... 613-842-3600 Sandwell Green Park Western Ottawa Community Monthly Kanata North Community Town Hall Meetings Resource Centre...... 613-591-3686 Richcraft Recreation Complex Twitter Networking Opportunities City of Ottawa @ottawacity The Kanata North Business Improvement Area provides free business networking in a relaxed atmosphere on the Ottawa Traffic Updates @ottawa_traffic last Wednesday of each month, 5pm at The Marshes Golf Club 320 Terry Fox Drive. See website for more details. Councillor @KanataNorth

The Wesley Clover Foundation hosts Tech Tuesday on the Ottawa Public Library @opl_bpo 1st Tuesday of each month, 5pm at The Marshes Golf Club 320 Terry Fox Drive. OC Transpo @OCTranspoAlerts

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