The communities within Kanata Lakes
KLCA describes Richardson Ridge, Kanata Estates, Goldridge/Heritage Hills and the Beaverpond area as distinct parts of the wider community. Its descriptions are useful local context rather than surveyed boundaries.
Kanata Lakes is a residential neighbourhood in Kanata North Ward in western Ottawa. A 2019 planning report prepared for ClubLink describes residential growth around the golf course in the early 1990s, followed by expansion north and west in the early 2000s. Everyday destinations include Beaverbrook library on Campeau Drive and grocery shopping at Signature Centre on Terry Fox Drive. Nearby Trillium Woods provides forest trails in Kanata North, with a trailhead at Richcraft Recreation Complex.
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Kanata Lakes
Explore Kanata Lakes through its schools, neighbourhood history, nearby trails and everyday services.
Definitions vary. The Kanata Lakes Community Association describes Kanata Lakes as extending north from Highway 417 between Terry Fox Drive and Beaverbrook, with Richardson Ridge, Kanata Estates, Goldridge/Heritage Hills and the Beaverpond area among its communities. This description does not establish a surveyed northern boundary or a census geography.
Quick answers
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Where is Kanata Lakes?
Kanata Lakes is a residential neighbourhood in Kanata North Ward, in western Ottawa, Ontario. It is north of Highway 417 and west of Beaverbrook.
As of 2026-10-30 · en.wikipedia.org
What are homes like in Kanata Lakes?
A 2019 planning report describes established homes north of Campeau Drive as mainly detached houses and townhouses, generally two storeys. It also describes crescents and cul-de-sacs; the report is not a complete inventory of today’s housing.
As of 2026-10-30 · documents.ottawa.ca
What boundary does this Kanata Lakes guide use?
This guide uses KLCA’s broad community description north of Highway 417 between Terry Fox Drive and Beaverbrook. School catchments require a separate address check with the relevant board.
What are the different parts of Kanata Lakes?
KLCA names Richardson Ridge, Kanata Estates, Goldridge/Heritage Hills and the Beaverpond area among the community’s parts. Its descriptions place Richardson Ridge between Terry Fox Drive and Kanata Avenue, and Kanata Estates north of Kanata Avenue toward Kizell Pond.
As of 2026-10-30 · klca.ca
Are all the listed schools inside Kanata Lakes?
Some listed schools are outside Kanata Lakes: Roland Michener describes its location as Beaverbrook and says its attendance area includes part of Kanata Lakes. Paul-Desmarais is on Abbott Street East in Stittsville, and Saint-Rémi identifies it as its receiving secondary school.
As of 2026-10-30 · rolandmichenerps.ocdsb.ca ecolecatholique.ca
Is Kanata Lakes walkable?
Walking possibilities depend on the street and destination: KLCA notes walking paths in the Goldridge/Heritage Hills area. Grocery and pharmacy destinations include Farm Boy at 499 Terry Fox Drive and Kanata Lakes IDA Pharmacy at 5104 Kanata Avenue, so assess the route from the particular home.
As of 2026-10-30 · klca.ca farmboy.ca