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jay2028 said:
www.ctvnews.ca

Councillor wants Ottawa to explore acquiring Kanata Lakes golf club

A Kanata councillor is asking Ottawa City Council to continue its opposition to the redevelopment of the Kanata Golf and Country Club and explore the possible acquisition of the land, as the developer digs “test pits” on the golf club in the city’s west end.
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Hey we have a major housing crisis but lets stop a major project.I am sorry i am just fed up with some on council who say we need housing but do anything to stop it in there ward.
 
We've already wasted so much money on this. If they want to buy the golf course, it better be through a tax levy on Kanata North residents.

Council didn't even consider buying the Bank Street block to save heritage deeply affordable housing, let's not waste money on a golf course in a upper-middle class neighbourhood.
 
J.OT13 said:
We've already wasted so much money on this. If they want to buy the golf course, it better be through a tax levy on Kanata North residents.

Council didn't even consider buying the Bank Street block to save heritage deeply affordable housing, let's not waste money on a golf course in a upper-middle class neighbourhood.
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Just to buy it your looking at 40 million plus then your looking at around 3-5 million a year to run it.To add it eneds major renovations so your looking at maybe another 10 million point is the city should not be doing that.
 
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Just to buy it your looking at 40 million plus then your looking at around 3-5 million a year to run it.To add it eneds major renovations so your looking at maybe another 10 million point is the city should not be doing that.
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If we buy it, it should become green space, not a golf course. The City should not be in the business or running a golf course.
 
Thoughts?
What if the city can buy half to 3/4 of it. Charge tax levies for Kanata (beaverbrook, beaverpond, kanata ridge, etc) for 40 years like they do in Barrhaven for their golf course.

Develop heavily along Campeau and Knudson. Medium density (mix of stacked towns and towns) that goes ~120m into the golf course from each road. Repeat the developments like Sawchuck, Robson, Stonecroft, Kinmount, and Catherwood; however, Campeau to have 15+ storeys along the road. They'll hate that but whatever - tall apartments are across from the club house already. Add more soccer fields, tennis courts, and usable space to liven the golf course.

Removes most of the issues including the water management issues. Leave the ponds where they are now. Everyone loses a bit for the win-win.
 
Ottawacurious said:
Thoughts?
What if the city can buy half to 3/4 of it. Charge tax levies for Kanata (beaverbrook, beaverpond, kanata ridge, etc) for 40 years like they do in Barrhaven for their golf course.

Develop heavily along Campeau and Knudson. Medium density (mix of stacked towns and towns) that goes ~120m into the golf course from each road. Repeat the developments like Sawchuck, Robson, Stonecroft, Kinmount, and Catherwood; however, Campeau to have 15+ storeys along the road. They'll hate that but whatever - tall apartments are across from the club house already. Add more soccer fields, tennis courts, and usable space to liven the golf course.

Removes most of the issues including the water management issues. Leave the ponds where they are now. Everyone loses a bit for the win-win.
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If i am the city i go to Terry Matthews and make a deal with him.Matthews buys the golf course in exchange the city will allow him to do as he wants with the high tech park.
 
I think Terry Matthews was already part of the conversation with the developers - if you see the proposed development he has a new pond bordering the west side of his property. If he wasn't - it's probably an easier pill to swallow/less resistance when presenting the idea to him.

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On an aside, should we create a separate thread for this project? Not sure if I can move and drop this convo somewhere so we don't lose it in the general discussion thread.
 
The ClubLink proposal, often referred to as the Kanata Lakes redevelopment, involves redeveloping the 18-hole Kanata Golf & Country Club into a new mixed-use residential community.

Address and Location
Proposal Summary
  • Partnership: ClubLink Corporation ULC is working with Minto Communities Canada and Richcraft Homes on the proposal.
  • Development Plan: The plan involves replacing the golf course with approximately 1,500 new residential units, featuring a mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and mid-rise apartments.
  • Green Space & Layout: The proposal includes redeveloping 53% of the land for homes, 20% for new roads, and 27% for parks, trails, and green space.
  • Context: The proposal stems from a 2018 announcement by ClubLink regarding the declining interest in golf and a desire to explore alternative uses for the land.
  • Current Status: As of late 2025, the golf course is scheduled to close permanently with no plans to reopen, amid ongoing legal disputes regarding a 1981 agreement that required 40% of the land to remain as open space.
  • Preparation: Preliminary work, such as test pits and soil analysis, has been observed on the site.
Additional Resources
1. City of Ottawa Engagement

Opponents
Kanata Greenspace Coalition

Zoning:
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Vision​

Our vision is to create a new neighbourhood that complements the existing community. One that integrates well with surrounding homes, and features a cohesive network of high quality, year-round open spaces, parks and trails for the public to enjoy.

Key Features​

  • Houses, townhouses, and condominiums will be located to be complementary to adjacent homes, and transitioned appropriately, with the most dense uses located on Campeau Drive
  • All existing abutting residential properties will be lined with either a park, a stormwater management pond, open space, or a landscaped buffer
  • New road connections will integrate the new community with the existing road network
  • Mid-block connections and pathways will be retained
  • New open spaces will be provided along public streets, along with landscaping elements

Concept Plan​

With a wide range of parks and ponds providing opportunities for both passive and active recreational uses, generous landscape buffers bounding the site – adjacent to existing homes, new green linkages connecting people to nature, and a unique mix of housing types for homebuyers, 7000 Campeau Drive will be a community that mindfully integrates with the existing neighbourhood’s character and charm, and one that residents will be proud to call home.
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I don't get the challenging here. Let it be re-purposed for that composition. The home injection, especially if it can be with strong density, roads, and actual greenspace (trails etc) will do more for Kanata than a golf range ever will. I really hope this just goes through to a developer to take it over, city should not be buying it.
 
originalmuffins said:
I don't get the challenging here. Let it be re-purposed for that composition. The home injection, especially if it can be with strong density, roads, and actual greenspace (trails etc) will do more for Kanata than a golf range ever will. I really hope this just goes through to a developer to take it over, city should not be buying it.
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Kanata Lakes is like the Glebe but in many cases far worse.

Housing

Al large amount in the areas want no housing and have more or less called for a 5 year freeze on any new developement.

Events
Any event be it a community bbq or fun day gets push back.,

Renovations to housing

Even when people want to renovate there home or made a addition some have a fit.
 
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