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Kanata, located in the Ottawa area of Ontario, offers convenient access to various services and amenities. The suburb is well-connected by approximately 30 bus lines and has good cycling infrastructure. For families, daycares and primary schools are easily accessible, while the area's peaceful character and abundance of green spaces provide a relaxed environment for residents to enjoy. With a majority of newer homes, including single detached homes and townhouses, Kanata offers a variety of housing options. For those seeking a quiet and family-friendly neighborhood with easy access to schools and green spaces, Kanata is an ideal place to call home.

Kanata is a wonderful suburb to buy a home in for those who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere. This area is especially quiet, as the streets are generally especially tranquil. Finally, most locations in the suburb have good access to public green spaces, such as Clarence Maheral Park and Glen Cairn Reservoir (Forest), since there are over 200 of them close by for residents to unwind in.

In Kanata, most dwellings are single detached homes, whereas the rest are mainly townhouses. This part of the city is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Around 80% of the population of this suburb own their home whereas the rest are renters. The buildings in this area are very new, because about half of its dwellings were constructed following the year 2000, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s.

Daycares and schools are convenient to reach as a pedestrian from most homes for sale in this part of Ottawa. Families are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. Concerning food, it is frequently feasible for house buyers in this part of the city to shop for groceries as pedestrians. A limited number of restaurants and cafes can be found as well.

The best means of transportation in this area is usually driving. It is easy to come across a parking spot. On the other hand, travelling by public transit is sometimes challenging in Kanata. Nevertheless, there are about 40 bus lines traversing the suburb, and bus stops are typically around the corner. This part of Ottawa is not especially suitable for people who prefer to get around on foot as few daily errands can be run without a car. In contrast, Kanata is fairly bike-friendly as there are a good number of bike lanes.

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Schools In The Area

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Holy Redeemer Elementary School public JK-6 Website
Castlefrank Elementary School public JK-3 Website
Kanata Academy International private - Website
Peak Centre Academy private - Website
Kanata Academy private - Website
Katimavik Elementary School public 4-8 Website
Stephen Leacock Public School public JK-6 Website
St. Gabriel Elementary School public JK-6 Website
École Élémentaire Catholique Saint-Rémi public JK-6 Website
Earl of March Intermediate School public 7-8 Website
École Élémentaire Catholique Roger-Saint-Denis public JK-6 Website
Glen Cairn Public School public 7-8 Website
Georges Vanier Catholic Elementary School public JK-6 Website
W. Erskine Johnston Public School public JK-6 Website
St Martin de Porres Elementary School public JK-6 Website
Roland Michener Public School public JK-6 Website
John Young Elementary School public JK-6 Website
École Internationale Kanata private - Website
Kanata Montessori Private School private - Website
St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School public JK-6 Website
Kanata Montessori High School private - Website
St. Stephen Catholic Elementary School public JK-6 Website
Stittsville Public School public JK-6 Website
École Élémentaire Catholique Saint-Jean-Paul II public JK-6 Website
W.O. Mitchell Elementary School public JK-8 Website
St James Elementary School public JK-6 Website
École Élémentaire Publique Julie-Payette public JK-8 Website
Bridlewood Community Elementary School public JK-6 Website
Sacred Heart Intermediate School public 7-8 Website
Holy Spirit Elementary School public JK-6 Website
Holy Trinity Catholic High School public 7-12 Website
All Saints Catholic High School public 7-12 Website
Earl of March Secondary School public 9-12 Website
Beaverbrook Math Academy private - Website
A.Y. Jackson Secondary School public 9-12 Website
Sacred Heart High School public 9-12 Website
Frederick Banting Secondary Alternate Pr public 9-12 Website
École Secondaire Publique Maurice-Lapointe public 9-12 Website
Holy Redeemer Elementary School public JK-6 Website
Castlefrank Elementary School public JK-3 Website
Stephen Leacock Public School public JK-6 Website
St. Gabriel Elementary School public JK-6 Website
École Élémentaire Catholique Saint-Rémi public JK-6 Website
École Élémentaire Catholique Roger-Saint-Denis public JK-6 Website
Georges Vanier Catholic Elementary School public JK-6 Website
W. Erskine Johnston Public School public JK-6 Website
St Martin de Porres Elementary School public JK-6 Website
Roland Michener Public School public JK-6 Website
John Young Elementary School public JK-6 Website
St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School public JK-6 Website
St. Stephen Catholic Elementary School public JK-6 Website
Stittsville Public School public JK-6 Website
École Élémentaire Catholique Saint-Jean-Paul II public JK-6 Website
W.O. Mitchell Elementary School public JK-8 Website
St James Elementary School public JK-6 Website
École Élémentaire Publique Julie-Payette public JK-8 Website
Bridlewood Community Elementary School public JK-6 Website
Holy Spirit Elementary School public JK-6 Website
Holy Redeemer Elementary School public JK-6 Website
Castlefrank Elementary School public JK-3 Website
Kanata Academy International private - Website
Peak Centre Academy private - Website
Kanata Academy private - Website
Katimavik Elementary School public 4-8 Website
Stephen Leacock Public School public JK-6 Website
St. Gabriel Elementary School public JK-6 Website
École Élémentaire Catholique Saint-Rémi public JK-6 Website
École Élémentaire Catholique Roger-Saint-Denis public JK-6 Website
Georges Vanier Catholic Elementary School public JK-6 Website
W. Erskine Johnston Public School public JK-6 Website
St Martin de Porres Elementary School public JK-6 Website
Roland Michener Public School public JK-6 Website
John Young Elementary School public JK-6 Website
École Internationale Kanata private - Website
Kanata Montessori Private School private - Website
St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School public JK-6 Website
Kanata Montessori High School private - Website
St. Stephen Catholic Elementary School public JK-6 Website
Stittsville Public School public JK-6 Website
École Élémentaire Catholique Saint-Jean-Paul II public JK-6 Website
W.O. Mitchell Elementary School public JK-8 Website
St James Elementary School public JK-6 Website
École Élémentaire Publique Julie-Payette public JK-8 Website
Bridlewood Community Elementary School public JK-6 Website
Holy Spirit Elementary School public JK-6 Website
Katimavik Elementary School public 4-8 Website
Earl of March Intermediate School public 7-8 Website
Glen Cairn Public School public 7-8 Website
W.O. Mitchell Elementary School public JK-8 Website
École Élémentaire Publique Julie-Payette public JK-8 Website
Sacred Heart Intermediate School public 7-8 Website
Holy Trinity Catholic High School public 7-12 Website
All Saints Catholic High School public 7-12 Website
Kanata Academy International private - Website
Peak Centre Academy private - Website
Kanata Academy private - Website
Kanata Montessori High School private - Website
Holy Trinity Catholic High School public 7-12 Website
All Saints Catholic High School public 7-12 Website
Earl of March Secondary School public 9-12 Website
Beaverbrook Math Academy private - Website
A.Y. Jackson Secondary School public 9-12 Website
Sacred Heart High School public 9-12 Website
Frederick Banting Secondary Alternate Pr public 9-12 Website
École Secondaire Publique Maurice-Lapointe public 9-12 Website

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