Kanata, Residential suburb in Ottawa, Canada.
Description
Kanata is a residential suburb in western Ottawa, Canada, spreading across a wide area along the river. The built-up zone includes dozens of smaller housing districts with parks, shopping centers and office complexes along broad roads.
History
Construction began on former farmland during the sixties, and new residents voted by referendum to choose the name for their community. The place received city status in 1978 and later merged into the expanded capital.
Culture
The name comes from an Iroquois word meaning settlement or village, recalling the region's first inhabitants. Today the NHL arena draws sports fans and concertgoers from across the capital region.
Practical
The suburb sits west of the city center and is accessible by car or public transport. Most shops and offices line the main roads, while residential areas branch off through smaller side streets.
Did you know?
The technology park hosts many software firms and ranks among the region's largest employers. This concentration of high-tech companies has shaped the suburb's economic profile for decades.
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