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Living in Kanata

Kanata is sometimes referred to as ’The High-Tech Center’ due to its high number of technology companies based in the area. It is one of the largest suburbs in Ottawa, Canada, and has a rapidly expanding community. Being located in Ottawa, it has easy access to the inner city areas as well as other parts of Canada and those who chose to live in Kanata will benefit from fantastic scenery as well as a number of cultural centers. Some of the most popular destinations for those living in Kanata as well as tourists include the Blessed St. Xenia of Petersburg Church, as well as the Tay Gallery. Ice Hockey is a popular sport in Canada and Kanata is no exception, with its Ottawa Senators ice hockey team playing at the suburb’s Canadian Tire Center, which is also home to large live music concerts as well as other events. Kanata is known for having fantastic nightlife, with plenty of bars and restaurants as well as numerous family orientated establishments and activities.

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Mar 28, 2024, 11:00 PM
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Dear InterNations Ottawa community! Do not miss the first event of the spring. This time we will be meeting at "Ottawa's Original Party Pub" - The Presott on Preston, Little Italy. Prescott is one of
Mar 29, 2024, 2:00 AM
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Please join us for some tabletop fun! We'll be meeting at a cafe that has a great selection of board games available as well as a good selection of food and drinks, so all we need is your presence!
Mar 29, 2024, 5:45 PM
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Let's enjoy a Good Friday walk along the scenic splendor of Toronto's waterfront. We will gather at 12:45pm in front of (...) Protected content (...) , then at 1:00pm make our way westwards along t
Mar 30, 2024, 2:00 AM
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Moving to Kanata

There are a number of school in the area, ideal for expats moving to Kanata who have families, including a number of French elementary schools. As a planned community, Kanata can offer a fantastic infrastructure and it is described as being a pleasant area to live in. There are a number of neighborhoods in Kanata which all have their advantages and choosing an area to live in may depend on factors such as proximity to amenities or to work. It is worth noting for expatriates moving to Kanata that having a car is extremely useful in order to get around, although there are public transport options. Joining InterNations is one of the best ways to find out more about moving to Kanata, with the opportunity to connect with other expats in the city who may be able to share information about the area as well as offer you advice.

Working in Kanata

Kanata’s main industry sector is the technology industry, with a number of businesses having locations there including well known technology manufacturers such as Blackberry, Mitel, HP and more. This makes working in Kanata a popular option for any expatriate with skills in these areas and it is one of the most important areas for this sector in Canada. There are also opportunities to work in other sectors including manufacturing and production as well as other areas such as retail and leisure. Its proximity to Ottawa also makes Kanata an easy location for commuting in order to take advantage of work opportunities in the city center. Registering with InterNations could put you in touch with a number of other expats living in Kanata who have been in your position and may be able to offer you advice on sourcing work and the type of work that is available. Our platform is also an excellent resource for general information about life as an expat, and features members from over 190 nationalities all over the world.

  • Andrey Vasilyev

    When moving to a huge city such as Vancouver, InterNations made it easy for me to find fellow expats and the network that I needed.

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    InterNations make networking in such a large city so much easier with their events and extensive information.

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