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| Place | Kanata |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | Ontario (ON) |
| Location | Carleton |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 45.32906 |
| Longitude | -75.90147 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | FECTW |
Kanata is a community in Carleton, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Kanata is located at 45.3291°N, 75.9015°W.
Kanata, a place where the land slopes gently towards the Ottawa River, unfolds with a character shaped by both careful planning and the enduring spirit of its natural surroundings. It lies 18.5 km south-west of Gatineau, ON (from Gatineau, ON: bearing 234°T), and is situated 10.8 km east of Carp. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to broad avenues and manicured green spaces, a deliberate design that speaks of a modern vision. Yet, beneath this ordered surface, the faint imprint of its agricultural past lingers, in the occasional stand of mature trees that once marked a farmer’s field, or the subtle rise and fall of the terrain that hints at ancient glacial deposits. The air here, especially as the sun dips low, often carries a crispness, a clean scent that promises cooler evenings and the quiet hum of suburban life settling into repose. This stretch of land, now known as Kanata, was once a mosaic of farms and woodlands, its history deeply entwined with the broader development of the Ottawa Valley. The establishment of the city in the late 1960s marked a significant shift, transforming rural landscapes into a burgeoning hub of technology and innovation. This economic transformation, driven by the growth of the high-tech sector, has brought with it a distinct character, a blend of new-world enterprise and the quiet resilience of the land that cradled its beginnings. The nearby Kanata Centrum, a vibrant commercial and entertainment district, serves as a modern focal point, yet the echoes of its agrarian roots can still be felt, a quiet counterpoint to the city's forward momentum, a reminder of the enduring power of place.
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Location data for Kanata is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |