Getting around from Kanata Lakes
OC Transpo’s published routes include local services to Terry Fox and Innovation and weekday peak service to Tunney’s Pasture.
OC Transpo’s published route map connects Terry Fox and Innovation stations through the Kanata Lakes area. Check the travel planner for the operating day, stops and departure times. The published Route 168 map connects Terry Fox with Hope Side and shows service along Campeau Drive and Knudson Drive. Check the current timetable before travelling. By car, downtown Ottawa (Parliament Hill) is about 25.5 km away, roughly 25 minutes in free-flowing traffic (OSRM estimate).
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Route 265 provides a peak-period connection to Tunney’s Pasture, where Line 1 continues east to downtown stations. Routes 165 and 168 provide other local connections; use the planner for the exact address, day and time instead of assuming that every route operates throughout the day.
Drive times
From the Kanata Lakes centre (OpenStreetMap). OSRM routing estimate with free-flowing traffic; rush-hour trips take longer.
Parliament Hill (downtown Ottawa)
25.5 km by roadrouter.project-osrm.org
25 minby car
Transit and routes
Quick answers
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How far is Kanata Lakes from downtown Ottawa?
By road, Kanata Lakes's centre is about 25.5 km from Parliament Hill in downtown Ottawa, roughly 25 minutes by car in free-flowing traffic (OSRM routing estimate). Wikipedia places Kanata Lakes about 20 kilometres west-southwest of downtown Ottawa. That is a general geographic description, not a verified driving distance or door-to-door travel time; exact journey times vary.
As of 2026-10-30 · router.project-osrm.org en.wikipedia.org
How do you get downtown from Kanata Lakes by transit?
At weekday peak periods, OC Transpo’s published Route 265 connects Kanata Lakes and Beaverbrook with Tunney’s Pasture. Transfer there to eastbound Line 1 for Lyon, Parliament or Rideau; for other departure times, use the travel planner to identify available local and connecting buses.
As of 2026-10-30 · octranspo.com plan.octranspo.com
Which bus routes appear on OC Transpo’s Kanata Lakes maps?
Published OC Transpo maps show Route 165 between Terry Fox and Innovation and Route 168 between Terry Fox and Hope Side. Route 265 connects Terry Fox, Kanata Lakes and Beaverbrook with Tunney’s Pasture at weekday peak periods.
As of 2026-10-30 · octranspo.com octranspo.com
Are there Park & Ride facilities near Kanata Lakes?
OC Transpo’s Park & Ride map identifies Terry Fox, Eagleson and Innovation as Kanata-area facilities. The appropriate facility depends on the starting address and connecting service; this guide does not verify parking availability.
As of 2026-10-30 · octranspo.com
How can I plan a commute to Kanata North’s technology businesses?
The Kanata North Business Association provides information about the area’s technology business community. OC Transpo’s Route 165 map connects the Kanata Lakes area with Innovation, but a workplace-specific trip plan is needed to establish the remaining connection.
As of 2026-10-30 · kanatanorthba.com octranspo.com