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KANATA NORTH BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
CANADA’S LARGEST TECHNOLOGY PARK Karen McCrimmon Member of Parliament for Kanata-Carleton
Kanata-North is home to some of the most innovative companies in Canada. I have the privilege of serving the Kanata-Carleton community as Member of Parliament and I have seen first-hand the incredible talent we have in our businesses. Kanata is such a vibrant place to work and live. Please feel free to reach out to my office via email if I can be of assistance.
Marianne Wilkinson Councillor Ward 4- Kanata North
Kanata North is the most fantastic ward in the City of Ottawa. The Kanata North Business Park, is the largest employment area outside the City core. 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. Feel free to contact me via phone 613-580-2474 or via email if you have any concerns or suggestions to make Kanata North an even better place.
Jenna Sudds President and Executive Director
Kanata 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 trails, right outside our door. Truthfully, we think there is no better place!
The Kanata North Business Association 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!
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE CANADA’S LARGEST TECHNOLOGY PARK ...... 4 Economic Growth ...... 4 LIVING IN KANATA ...... 5 Apartments Rentals in Kanata North ...... 5 INFRASTRUCTURE ...... 6 EDUCATION School Boards ...... 6 Middle Schools and Universities ...... 6 CULTURE ...... 6 Cultural centres and associations ...... 6 Community Services ...... 6 Seniors Centres ...... 6 COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ...... 7 Community Centres ...... 7 CITY OF OTTAWA INTERPRETATION SERVICES ...... 7 GOVERNMENT SERVICES ...... 7 Employment insurance ...... 7 Family benefits ...... 7 Travel and Passports ...... 7 Training benefits ...... 7 ARTS ...... 8 Theatre and Galleries ...... 8 WEST DISTRICT LIBRARY ...... 8 CHURCHES ...... 8 SPORTS ...... 9 RECREATION ACTIVITIES ...... 10 PUBLIC TRANSPORTAION ...... 10 CITY MAP ...... 11 IMPORTANT NUMBERS ...... 11 NETWORKING AND EVENTS ...... 11 BUS ROUTES ...... 12
3 CANADA’S LARGEST TECHNOLOGY ECONOMIC GROWTH PARK The businesses in Kanata North are becoming increasingly diverse, offering their products and As Canada’s largest Technology Park and a services both locally and internationally. vibrant technology hub, Kanata North has long been recognized as a hotbed of technology innovation. The birthplace of game-changing ECONOMIC STRUCTURE companies such as Mitel, You.i TV and Halogen, One of Canada’s most vibrant technology the area continues to support 100s of creative industry economies. technology companies within a specially-designed Canada’s largest Technology Park business park area that can support companies Major economic sectors: Information & ranging in size from 2 employees to 5,000. The Communications Technology, Software. area also features a rich eco-system of retail and Emerging economic sectors: Defence, business services so that residents and companies Security & Aerospace, Life Sciences, can get the support that they need. Cleantech. Major export markets include the United Home to the Centre of Excellence in Next States, the United Kingdom, China, Germany Generation Networks (CENGN), L-Spark and Japan. Accelerator program, and a handful of Major export markets include the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Germany collaborative workspaces – all the necessary and Japan. pieces are in place to ensure success. ECONOMIC FACTORS 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 1. Kanata North has a rich base of 21,000+ career-growth options presented in Kanata North. skilled employees. These same people also see Kanata North as an 2. Over 50% of the employees live within 5 kms ideal place to raise families. The area has among of their work – Offering tremendous life-work the best schools in the city, a new recreation balance. complex, hiking and biking trails, easy access to 3. Over 500 companies call Kanata North home everything from downtown Ottawa to provincial – contributing over $7.8 Billion to Canada’s parks and a reputation for safety. GDP 4. Productivity of Kanata North workers is 3x Kanata North is a ward in the City of Ottawa and greater than the average Canadian worker. unlike other Ottawa communities; Kanata was 5. Kanata has over 117,304 residents. designed to have a mix of densities and 6. Kanata North residents earn on average $55,000 per year (over $10,000 more than commercial and residential properties that include the average Ottawa citizen). luxury apartments, town homes and individual 7. Kanata North households have a combined homes all surrounded by green space. The region average of $117,000 (over $30,000 more than is home to many major high-tech businesses, the average Ottawa household). nestled between large shopping areas (Centrum, 8. Kanata North is an affordable place to live, Kanata Town Centre, and Tanger Outlet Centers with a total cost of living substantially lower that offer 43 shopping outlets with more than 400 than international, national and other brand name factory outlet stores) and restaurants. Canadian centres. 9. The largest subdivision in North Kanata is A map of Kanata North can be found on page 10. Morgans Grant with over 15,000 residents. For additional information on the industry profiles This subdivision abuts the Kanata North and ecosystem of Kanata North see the Kanata Business Park and is a valuable resource to North Business Association’s website. local companies. 4 10. 7% of Kanata North’s population is Beaverbrook Lane (Townhomes) Francophone and growing while 26% are 1-120 Beaverbrook Lane bilingual. 613-808-9508 11. Kanata has a large Chinese population as well. Kanata Co-operative Homes Inc. 12. 50% of the population is between the ages of 1010 Teron Road 25-59 years old. 613-592-1405
Blue Heron Co-op Homes LIVING IN KANATA NORTH 750 March Road 613-254-7492 A number of rental options exist in Kanata North. This includes renting an apartment, townhouse or Premiere Suites Furnished Apartments home and possibly renting with others/colleagues 192 Gray Crescent Kanata, ON to reduce costs but minimize commute times. You 613-695-6510 can find these rentals in a variety of places – a rental agent; websites such as ottawaliving.ca, Lakeview Apartments 360 Croydon Ave usedottawa.com, and ottawa.kijiji.ca, local 613-829-1313 newspapers, as well as community boards at your place of employment. Kanata North is the 17th Stonewick Heights most walkable neighborhood in Ottawa with 9 MacNeil Crt Kanata, ON 33,729 residents. 613-831-3826
Rental apartments in Kanata North include: Transglobe Apartment Reit 19 Varley Dr Kanata Lakes Apartments - William's Court 613-271-2983 1203 Maritime Way 613-435-4950 Axia Property Management 29 Peary Way William’s Court 613-591-6528 Lepine luxury apartments Suite 105, 1203 maritime way Killam Properties 613-319-9910 1175 Maritime Way, 613-435-6676 Park Ridge Place 7303 Campeau Drive Location Brigil 613-592-9273 Kanata Lakes 613-371-2438 Varley Apartments 100 Varley Lane Elk Property Management 613- 592-4248 700 Silver Seven Rd, 613-271-7179 Varley Lane (Townhomes) 5-80 Varley Lane Two the Parkway - Beaverbrook 613-790-4213 9 MacNeil Crt, 613-519-1355
5 INFRASTRUCTURE institutions: University of Ottawa, Carleton University and Algonquin College. With the diversity of businesses located in Kanata North, from Sanmina to Cisco to Deloitte, Kanata . University of Ottawa North has the communications infrastructure to . Carleton University support global high tech, manufacturing and . Algonquin College service companies. CULTURE Key Intercity Infrastructure: Kanata offers its residents a rich blend of cultural Hwy 417 linking to Hwy 416 and Hwy 401 and recreational activities to satisfy a variety of Ottawa International Airport, Ottawa (20 tastes. The area is home to a diverse community, minutes) where you can find anywhere from Chinese children Rail access (Barrhaven/Fallowfield Station dance groups to a variety of adult fitness groups. closest to Kanata North) City will soon offer a new Light Rail Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre Transit (LRT) system that will extend to 613-235-4875 Kanata. www.occsc.org
EDUCATION Kanata Chinese Seniors Support Centre 613-440-3788 Kanata offers 29 elementary schools (both English www.kcssc.org and French schools are offered, in addition to private Montessori schools), and 6 public Sikh Community Services secondary schools (grades 7-12) are operated 613-599-9074 under both Public and Catholic School Board www.scsottawa.org systems. With so many options available Kanata is able to offer a customized, inclusive education Turkish Association of Canada for everyone. 613-501-6937 www.turkishcanada.com . Ottawa Carleton District School Board . Ottawa Catholic School Board India Canada Association . Conseil des écoles publiques du l’Est Ontario www.indiacanada.org . Conseil des écoles catholiques de langue 613-276-8076 française du Centre–Est Kanata Muslim Association The area also offers a number of private middle 613-973-5000 schools, including Venta, Kanata Academy and www.kanatamuslims.ca Kanata Montessori. Kanata Seniors Centre . Venta Prep 613-599-4480 . Kanata Academy www.kanataseniors.ca . Kanata Montessori . Greenwoods Academy Chartwell Kanata Retirement Residence 613-663-2966 www.chartwell.com Kanata offers a highly-educated workforce with 62% of adult residents holding a University or Kanata Client Service Centre College degree. The region is home to three of City Government Office Canada’s most highly respected post-secondary 613-580-2400
6 COMMUNITY PROGRAMS provide you with an opportunity to discuss services in the language of your choice. Kanata Beaverbrook Community Centre Website | 613-592-4435 HELPFUL INFORMATION AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre MP Services from Karen McCrimmon website Programs and services | 613-591-2501 Our government offers hundreds of programs and services designed to help Canadians. Here are Kanata Hazeldean Lions Community Centre some links to additional information: Website | 613-836-2657
Visit the City of Ottawa website to view additional Information for Seniors community programs in Kanata. Information for Working in Canada Information for Travel and Passports Community Employment Resource Centre (CERC) Information for Veterans Website | 613-828-2123 Information for Students and Youth
There are several active Community Associations SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBER in Kanata North. A great opportunity to get out and 1-800-206-7218 (option 3) meet your neighbors and get involved in your www.canada.ca community. EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE • Kanata Lakes Community Association 1-800-206-7218 • Beaverbrook Community Association www.canada.ca • March Rural Community Association CHILD AND FAMILY BENEFITS • The Kanata North Community Garden Find information on all the services available to families, including maternity and parental benefits, CITY OF OTTAWA INTERPRETATION insurance and tax information. SERVICES www.cra-arc.gc.ca/benefits
When calling the City of Ottawa, you may request INFORMATION FOR TRAVEL AND PASSPORTS the assistance of an interpreter. This service is available in over 170 different languages when 1-800-567-6868 you call one of the following numbers: Find information about applying for a new passport or renewing your passport, as well as information 3-1-1 about fees, processing times, and general Ottawa Public Health Info 613-580-6744 questions. OC Transpo Information Line 613-741-4390 Tax and Water Customer Service Line 613-580-2444 TRAVEL AND TOURISM Social Services Intake Line 3-1-1, select Travel advice, advisories and information on language, then 4 embassies and consulates. Mayor’s Office 613-580-2496 www./travel.gc.ca/ City Councillor offices INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND YOUTH When calling a City phone line, you may ask to be Find information about Education Savings and placed into a three-way call with an interpreter RESPs, Student Loans and Grants, and online and a City staff member. The interpreter will then tools to help you continue your education. There
7 are also tools to help you explore career options JOBS.GC.CA SPECIALIZED RECRUITMENT and plan your education. PROGRAMS
EDUCATION AND TRAINING BENEFITS The Federal Government has specialized recruitment programs for students and recent For information on scholarships, grants and funding graduates in various fields of study. Find out more. opportunities for students whether part-time, full- time, with dependents, with disabilities and from ARTS low or middle-income families. Kanata Theatre is a non-profit theatre company EXCHANGES CANADA PROGRAM that presents plays at the Ron Maslin Playhouse. 1-866-811-0055 Kanata Civic Art Gallery is operated and programmed by the Kanata Civic Art Gallery Board The Exchanges Canada Program aims to involve of Management in partnership with the City of youth from all walks of life, enhance their Ottawa, the gallery exhibits and promotes the sale knowledge and understanding of Canada, connect of original works of art by its members. young Canadians with one another, and help youth develop a sense of Canadian identity. The Program Kanata Symphony Orchestra is a community based has two components: Youth Exchanges Canada orchestra with volunteer members from across and Youth Forums Canada. Find out more about Ottawa and the National Capital region. They play a both these components, and learn how you can get broad spectrum of music ranging from Classical to involved. Pop. YOUNG CANADA WORKS The Kanata Art club is a “not-for-profit” volunteer- Young Canada Works offers students and recent administered organization created to inspire and graduates a chance to apply their skills in the support member artists at all levels workforce, begin to build their career, and earn money for their education. YCW sponsors two WEST DISTRICT LIBRARY simmer job programs for students: YCW in Heritage Organizations, and YCW in Both Official A full-service library opened in August 2014 at 2500 Languages. YCW also sponsors two internship Campeau Drive. It shares the site with the Mlacak programs for unemployed or underemployed Recreation Centre and the Kanata Seniors’ Centre. college or university graduates: YCW at Building The Earl of March Secondary School is next door. Careers in Heritage, and YCW at Building Careers The 2,229-square-metre building is an expansion of in English and French. the existing Beaverbrook branch of the Ottawa Public Library, includes a Makerspace, kid's FEDERAL STUDENT WORK EXPERIENCE programs for early learning, and meeting space. PROGRAM Website | 613-580-2940 The Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) provides full-time students with the CHURCHES opportunity to explore their interests and develop their skills. There are a wide variety of jobs across St. Isidore Roman Catholic Church the country, varying from outdoor field work to 1135 March Rd office positions in various disciplines. Click here to 613-592-1961 find out more. St. John's Kanata Anglican Church 325 Sandhill Rd 613-592-4747
8 Brookside Baptist Church Kanata Community Christian 1078 Klondike Rd Reformed church 613-591-3246 46 Castlefrank Rd 613-831-7458 Christ Risen Lutheran Church 85 Leacock Dr Glen Cairn United Church 613-592-1546 40 Abbeyhill Dr 613-836-4756 Kanata United Church 33 Leacock Dr Ottawa Mandarin Wesleyan Church 613-592-5834 2500 Campeau Drive 613-890-8400 Kanata Pentecostal Church 990 Teron Rd L'Église Évangelique du Salut Révélé 613-592-1213 140 Abbeyhill Dr 613-435-0989 St. Xenia Russian Orthodox Church 2 Colchester Square 613-599-9367 SPORTS
Kanata Wesleyan Church Kanata is home to the Ottawa Senators NHL team. 286 Didsbury Rd The Senators play at the Canadian Tire Centre. 613-592-7635 The Bell Sensplex is home to the Lady Senators. Kanata Baptist church The annual Bell Capital Cup youth minor amateur 465 Hazeldean Rd ice hockey tournament is held at the Bell Sensplex 613-836-3145 during the Christmas holiday break.
The Bridge Kanata The Kanata Lasers junior team plays at the Kanata Wesleyan church Recreational Complex. The West Ottawa Soccer 285 Roger Neilson Way Club is the largest sports club in Kanata and the 613-592-7635 second largest in the city with close to 4,500 players. The Kanata Rhythmic Gymnastics Club is Holy Redeemer the largest rhythmic gymnastics club in Ontario. Roman Catholic Parish 44 Rothesay Dr The Kanata Dragons Athletic Club (KDAC) is a 613-836-1764 Not-For-Profit organization that has been formed to offer children aged 3 to 11 the opportunity to play Kanata Pentecostal Church 990 Teron Rd recreational sports within the suburbs of Kanata. 613-592-1213 Brown's Martial Arts ─ professional karate school Liberty Church Offers programs for the whole family. Christian Website | 613-270-1010 801 Kanata Ave 613-447-7161 Florin’s Ultimate Martial Arts Centre All ages are welcome. Lifecentre Kanata Website | 613-831-0735 Christian 990 Teron Rd 613-592-1213
9 RECREATION ACTIVITIES KANATA RECREATION COMPLEX
Kanata North is home to many parks and trails to The Kanata Recreation Complex is located in a the delight of walkers, hikers, runners, bikers and park setting in Walter Baker Park with adjacent nature enthusiasts. The Beaver Pond, South March sports fields, a splash pad, toboggan hill and more. Highlands, Stony Swamp and Monk Woods are all It offers a wide selection of recreation programs for popular spots. The Kanata North area also has all ages including children's summer camps, excellent golf courses, including the renowned preschool programs and fitness classes. The links-style 27-hole The Marshes as well as Kanata complex includes recreation program space and Lakes, Loch March among others. Golfing is a two full-size arenas (Tom Flood Arena and Gary highly popular past time with Kanata North workers Burke Rink) with spectator seating. Ideal to rent for and residents, and golf enthusiasts will find much to meetings, gatherings or social events. like in Kanata North. Website | 613-836-3121 FOR CHILDREN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Kanata Ballet School (now KBS Dance Ltd.) provides a thoroughly professional, non-competitive OC TRANSPO approach to the learning of dance in all forms. For ages 4-15 Learn Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Hip-Hop. Bus Service is provided by OC Transpo. Improved Visit: www.kbsdance.com | 613-592-2596 service to the Kanata North area was implemented in 2017. A new Park & Ride service was added at See more options for Kids Activities in Kanata. Innovation Station at 5025 Innovation Drive, on the Southwest corner of Innovation Drive and Terry Fox RICHCRAFT RECREATION COMPLEX Drive. Another Park and Ride location in Kanata KANATA (RRCK) includes March Rd/Eagleson Rd. See a full map of the Park and Ride stations around the city. Located at 4101 Innovation Drive, the RRCK is a Bus routes serving Kanata North residents were state of the art 95,000 square foot facility which changed in Jan. 2017 and can be seen on the map includes a 25-meter eight-lane indoor pool, a on page 12. To view recent route changes, visit leisure therapeutic pool, two full gymnasiums, www.octranspo.com. Routes are subject to change fitness and cardio centre and several multi-purpose and the stop times change seasonally. Additional rooms. Outdoor features incorporate play areas for route information, maps and useful tools such as children - including water play, a basketball court, a and the OC app featuring new skateplaza and a full-sized sports field with route planner My Transit live updates, interactive maps, favourite routes etc. artificial turf. RRCK offers a variety of programs can be found on the OC Transpo website. catering to all age groups. Website | 613-580-9696 For information on transit fares visit OC Transpo There are a variety of activity and membership fees Tickets and Passes. Monthly passes can be available. Contact the RRCK for corporate pricing purchased in the form of a Presto card. You can discounts and family rates. purchase a Presto card online www.prestocard.ca E-mail: [email protected] or in person at the Kanata Client Services Centre, 580 Terry Fox Drive, or an OC Transpo Sales Download Activities and Program Guide for Centre. New fees were implemented for 2017. A Richcraft Recreation Complex-Kanata. regular adult pass is $113.75/month. Discounted bus passes and fares for seniors and students are available, and tickets for less frequent users. For
10 more information visit www.octranspo.com or call NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES 613-741-4390. The Kanata North Business Association provides See bus Route Maps on pages 11-14. quarterly free business networking events in a CITY MAP relaxed atmosphere starting at 5pm at The Marshes Golf Club at 320 Terry Fox Drive. See website for more details: www.kanatanorthbia.ca geoOttawa is the City of Ottawa’s interactive web mapping application. geoOttawa can help you find The Wesley Clover Foundation hosts Tech Tuesday your way around the city. Search by address, on the 1st Tuesday of each month, 5pm at The intersection, street segment or by facility. Marshes Golf Club 320 Terry Fox Drive. Visit: http://maps.ottawa.ca/geoOttawa/
IMPORTANT NUMBERS KANATA NORTH MAP City Services ...... 3-1-1 Social Services ...... 2-1-1 Ottawa Police, Emergency ...... 9-1-1 Ottawa Police, Non-Emergency ...... 613-236-1222 ext 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 TWITTER
City of Ottawa @ottawacity Ottawa Traffic Updates @ottawa_traffic Councillor Marianne Wilkinson @marianne4kanata Ottawa Public Library @opl_bpo OC Transpo @OCTranspoLive Click on the map above to launch a larger view. Kanata North Business Assoc. @kanatanorthbia
UPCOMING EVENTS
Check the Kanata North Business Association’s event calendar on their website for monthly events around our business community, as well as Councillor Marianne Wilkinson’s website for local city and community meetings. To keep up to date on the news and events in Kanata North subscribe to the newsletters that are available on both websites.
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