Eastern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada

Places to visit near Kanata

Kanata is a town in Eastern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada, home to about 90,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 208 places to visit — 46 parks, 44 forts & heritage, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 40 churches. The must-see places are Billy Bishop Park (4 km), Wesley Clover Parks (8 km) and Lac Deschenes Sailing Club (10 km).

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Kanata at a glance

Location
Eastern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada
Population
about 90,000
Coordinates
45.3001° N, 75.9161° W
Places within 50 km
208 (130 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Kanata

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kanata: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Kanata

50 parks within 100 km of Kanata. The closest is Billy Bishop Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Kanata

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kanata. The closest is Pure Leaf Connoisseur (9 km); the best-known is Maplelawn Historic House (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kanata

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kanata. The closest is Lac Deschenes Sailing Club (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Kanata

40 churches within 100 km of Kanata. The closest is St. John's Anglican (8 km); the best-known is Westminster Presbyterian Church (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kanata

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kanata. The closest is Britannia Island (15 km); the best-known is Lemieux Island (24 km). Best time: september to february.

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Museums near Kanata

11 museums within 100 km of Kanata. The closest is Musée de L'auberge Symmes (14 km); the best-known is Canada Agriculture and Food Museum (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kanata

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kanata
  2. 4 km Billy Bishop Park · park, Eastern Ontario
  3. 4 km Wesley Clover Parks · park, Eastern Ontario
  4. 4 km Andrew Haydon Park · park, Eastern Ontario
  5. 6 km McKellar Park · park, Eastern Ontario
  6. 11 km Lac Deschenes Sailing Club · lake, Eastern Ontario
  7. 10 km Back to Kanata

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How to reach Kanata

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    Within 15 km of Kanata

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kanata by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks4650Billy Bishop Park (4 km)
    Forts & heritage4447Pure Leaf Connoisseur (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1840Lac Deschenes Sailing Club (10 km)
    Churches4040St. John's Anglican (8 km)
    Other attractions1619Nepean Sailing Club (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1818Britannia Island (15 km)
    Museums1011Musée de L'auberge Symmes (14 km)
    Waterfalls77Keeley Falls (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Maplelawn Historic Garden (19 km)
    Beaches & coast45Shirleys Bay (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Lieutenant Colonel John By (28 km)

    Kanata: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kanata?

    Billy Bishop Park (park, about 4 km), Wesley Clover Parks (park, about 8 km), Lac Deschenes Sailing Club (lake, about 10 km), Andrew Haydon Park (park, about 12 km), Britannia Yacht Club (attraction, about 15 km), McKellar Park (park, about 19 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kanata?

    208 places on Spotwander: 46 parks, 44 forts & heritage, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 40 churches, 16 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest park to Kanata?

    Billy Bishop Park, about 4 km by road; Wesley Clover Parks (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kanata?

    Pure Leaf Connoisseur, about 9 km by road; Palmer House (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kanata?

    Lac Deschenes Sailing Club, about 10 km by road; Mud Pond (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kanata?

    Start in Kanata, visit Billy Bishop Park, then Wesley Clover Parks, then Andrew Haydon Park, then McKellar Park, then Lac Deschenes Sailing Club, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kanata?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Kanata

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kanata’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.