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Kanata north

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 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.

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 SuddsExecutive Director

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inforMation aBout Kanata north

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 proper-ties. Kanata North is home to many major high-tech comp-anies, 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 groWthThe 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 & Communica-tions 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 faCtors1. 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 Mor-gans 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 northA 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

infrastruCtureWith 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)

eduCationKanata 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 custom-ized, 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

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

CultureKanata 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

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artsKanata Theatre is a non-profit theatre company that pres-ents 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 liBraryA 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.

ChurChesSt. 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

sportsKanata is home to the Ottawa Senators NHL team. The Senators play at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Bell Sens-plex 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 Rec-reational 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 aCtivitiesKanata 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. Out-door 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 Associa- tions 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 eventsJuly 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 opportunitiesThe 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.

The Wesley Clover Foundation hosts Tech Tuesday on the 1st Tuesday of each month, 5pm at The Marshes Golf Club 320 Terry Fox Drive.

puBliC transportationOC Transpo

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 nuMBersCity 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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Councillor Marianne Wilkinson @KanataNorth

Ottawa Public Library @opl_bpo

OC Transpo @OCTranspoAlerts

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othergeoOttawa: City of Ottawa’s interactive web mapping 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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