Just west of Ottawa, you’ll find the suburban communities of Kanata and Stittsville. These family-friendly areas contains many internal neighbourhoods; including Morgan’s Grant, Kanata Lakes, Beaverbrook, Katimavik, Glen Cairn, Bridlewood, Emerald Meadows, Fairwinds, Granite Ridge, Amberwood, Jackson Trails, Timbermere, Crossing Bridge, Potter’s Key and Deer Run.

Kanata and Stittsville Amenities

Kanata and Stittsville have lots of great shopping including Tanger Outlets which features 78 outlet stores, that locals and tourists shop at. There is also the Kanata Centrum Shopping Centre, Hazeldean Mall, box stores on Hazeldean Road, Jackson Trails Centre and the local shops of Stittsville Main Street.

The home of the Ottawa Senators and location for big name artist concerts is the Canadian Tire Centre. For more local theatre, residents can enjoy shows at the Ron Maslin Playhouse.

There are many options for athletes including the Walter Baker Park, which contains many sports fields as well as the Kanata Recreation Complex. The Bell Sensplex is the Ottawa Senators main practice facility but also hosts many local hockey practices and tournaments.

Outdoor enthusiasts will also enjoy easy access to the Trans-Canada Trail, specifically Old Quarry Trail, as well as the Kanata Golf & Country Club.

Kanata is also a global high-tech hub, attracting many amazing, forward-thinking companies and workers to that sector.

Are you looking to learn more about Kanata and Stittsville? Read our complete guide to this beautiful, family-friendly community here.