When people think of Canada’s technology industry, Toronto and Vancouver often come to mind first. However, just west of downtown Ottawa is a community that has quietly shaped Canadian innovation for over 50 years, Kanata North.

Canada’s Largest Technology Park

Kanata North is home to more than 570 companies and over 33,000 employees, making it the largest technology park in the country. Global leaders like Nokia, Ericsson and Ciena work alongside a growing wave of startups in fields such as semiconductors, photonics, artificial intelligence, defence technology and autonomous vehicles. Together, these companies contribute billions of dollars to Canada’s economy every year.

The industry started in 1972, when Terry Matthews and Mike Cowpland founded Mitel here. That spirit of building something big from the ground up still defines the community today.

A Community on the Rise

Kanata North keeps growing, even when the broader tech industry slows down. Employment in the technology park has climbed by more than 1,000 jobs a year in recent years, and the area is evolving well beyond a traditional business park. Plans for new residential buildings, a more walkable street grid and bus rapid transit along March Road will turn Kanata North into a true live-work-play neighbourhood.

Great Work, Great Life

What makes Kanata special isn’t just the work. It’s the lifestyle that comes with it. Within minutes, you can be hiking the trails of the South March Highlands, teeing off at The Marshes Golf Club, or catching an Ottawa Senators game at the Canadian Tire Centre. Shopping, restaurants and family-friendly neighbourhoods are close by, and homes are more affordable than in many other major tech hubs.

For many professionals, the best part is simple: they don’t have to commute downtown to build a great career.

Flexible Workspace, Right Where You Need It

That’s why we’re excited to be part of the Kanata North community. WorkAway Offices, located at 495 March Road and opening in early 2027, will offer private offices, coworking memberships, meeting rooms, podcast studio and virtual business addresses for professionals and growing teams.

Our space is ideal for:

• Remote and hybrid workers who want a productive space close to home
• Startups that need professional space without a long-term lease
• Satellite teams of larger companies looking for a flexible west-end base
• Consultants and entrepreneurs who meet with clients in the tech park

Whether you need a desk for a day or an office for your whole team, we make it easy to work where the innovation happens. Have a look at www.workawayoffices.com