When people talk about the Ottawa real estate market, they always talk about Ottawa as a whole. But within Ottawa, there are some neighbourhoods more in demand than others. Kanata is one of those neighbourhoods.
Kanata real estate is comprised of several smaller communities, with several residential class and condo class properties.
Kanata’s strong technology sector and close proximity to the Department of National Defence have created an unwavering interest in Kanata. Coupled with its family appeal, newer developments, and many amenities, Kanata has what the majority of buyers look for when purchasing a home. Kanata has a wonderful mix of both worlds, with several rural communities as well as high-tech companies that have been set up in the Kanata North business park. Kanata’s neighbourhoods include Beaverbrook, Glen Cairn, Bridlewood, Katimavik, Morgan’s Grant, and Kanata Lakes.
A mix of old and new, the communities in Kanata each have their own features.
Beaverbrook offers a pristine location for recreational amenities, schools, and shopping opportunities. Glen Cairn used to be a very small village and is a great place to raise a family; with its public pool, library, and the Jack Charron arena all nearby. Bridlewood sits cozily next to the greenbelt, what used to be fields and farms is now a nice development area with newer, affordable housing next to the hiking trails the greenbelt offers. Katimavik, meaning “Gathering Place” is a safe neighbourhood to raise children, and is home to the Canadian tire centre where the Ottawa Senators play hockey. Morgan’s Grant is located in the north end with the high tech companies and top-quality golf course as a favourite meeting place, this newer subdivision has everything nearby! Kanata Lakes has two provincially protected beaver pond wetlands, many parks and golf courses, as well as the Centrum Shopping area.
Attend hockey games at the Ottawa senators Canadian tire centre, enjoy the country club and golf courses, one of the many parks and, in the winter, a good toboggan hill or skating rink is always nearby. Wherever you find yourself in Kanata, you’re sure to have a good community just outside of Ottawa with the best of both worlds.
Kanata is home to 25 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 7 secondary schools ranging from public to private. The following is a list of these schools, complete with their Fraser’s Institute Quality ranking. For more information about individual schools, contact the Ottawa-Carleton Regional School Board.
Bridlewood Community Elementary School
Castlefrank Elementary
Jack Donohue Public School
John Young Elementary School
Katimavik Elementary School
Roch Carrier Elementary School
Roland Michener Public School
South March Public School
Stephen Leacock Public School
W. Erskine Johnston Public School
W.O. Mitchell Elementary School
Glen Cairn Public School
A.Y. Jackson Secondary School
Earl Of March Secondary School
West Carleton Secondary School
Georges Vanier Catholic Elementary School
Holy Redeemer Catholic School
St. Anne Elementary
St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School
St. Isidore Catholic Elementary School
St. Martin De Porres Elementary School
All Saints Catholic High School
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
École élémentaire catholique Roger-Saint-Denis
École élémentaire catholique Élisabeth-Bruyčre
École élémentaire publique Kanata
École élémentaire publique Maurice-Lapointe
Beaverbrook Montessori
Kanata Montessori
March Montessori
Kanata Academy
Whatever you want, Kanata’s got. There are tons of stores and shopping centres to pick from. Here are a few of the most popular ones:
Kanata has a multiple grocery stores. Along with the familiar brands of Loblaws, Sobeys and Food Basics, there’s also a Kardish Health Food Centre, Kanak’s, and many other small local grocers. One thing’s for sure: you’ll never go hungry!
These are just some of the amenities that Kanata has to offer within a 5 kilometre radius of the neighbourhood’s centre. Photo Courtesy of Amenity Map.
One of the best things about Ottawa is the amount of public transportation available. Through OC Transpo, there are several buses with routes that take you throughout Kanata, or into downtown Ottawa and beyond.
There are several fare options available, depending on how often you’ll be taking the bus. Visit the OC Transpo website for more information.
Healthcare is a necessity, and Kanata has plenty of healthcare options and businesses to choose from. Besides being only a few kilometres away from the Queensway Carleton Hospital, Kanata has several medical clinics, dentists, doctors, and treatment centres that will be able to attend to all of your needs.
Kanata is much more than a place to live: it’s a place to have fun!
You could catch a movie at Landmark Cinemas, one of the largest theatres in the city. How about cheering on the Ottawa Senators or singing at a concert at the Canadian Tire Centre?
There’s more! You could:
Whatever your interests, Kanata will have something for you!
Dining out is a nice treat for many people, so they want to make it a good choice! Luckily, Kanata has plenty of those!
The following restaurants in the Kanata area are just a sampling of the local cuisine, and all have a sizeable amount of positive reviews by people who have eaten there before.
Now you know: Kanata is the perfect place for you. But when everyone wants to live there, and Ottawa’s listing inventory is below average, how do you get the right home at a fair price?
The secret to your success in becoming a part of the Kanata neighbourhood is to hire a professional realtor.
When you work with Paul Rushforth, our agents come armed with the following tools.
Our agents do tons of research when you become their client. They find out everything about you and what you want in a home, and then they spend hours researching available listings, making sure to get as much as they can on your wishlist.
Agents at Paul Rushforth have years of experience under their belts, and use that to sell more residential homes than anyone else.
This is especially valuable in Ottawa’s current market. In neighbourhoods as popular as Kanata, Ontario, sometimes several buyers will want the same property. Multiple offer situations are complex and require in-depth knowledge and attention to detail. If you find yourself in this situation, you want someone on your side who knows how to present your offer and negotiate price.
Tip: Multiple offer situations are tricky for sellers, too. We recommend hiring a real estate agent when you sell your home, especially if you suspect it’s going to be popular! They’ll handle everything from pricing to marketing to fielding multiple offers, should that situation arise.
When you work with Paul Rushforth Real Estate, you’re not just paired with one overworked agent doing everything. You have an agent dedicated to getting you a home, and an entire team of real estate experts, all doing different jobs to make sure that we give you the best service and the best results.
The best part? There’s no extra cost, but you get more support than with any other company. Our shared goal is making your real estate dreams come true.
If you’re getting us to help you find a house in Kanata, let us help you sell your current home in Ottawa. When we list a home, we put in the time and energy to make sure it is properly appraised and priced, marketed professionally, and beautifully presented.
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