Kanata North's tenant base is anchored by tech (shopify, nokia, ericsson), telecom, cybersecurity, ai, defense.

  • Tier: trophy.
  • Tenant character: Canada's largest tech cluster.
  • Average rent: C$32/sqft/yr · ≈ $23.7 PSF/yr USD.

Kanata North, Ottawa tenant profile

Kanata North's tenant base is anchored by tech (shopify, nokia, ericsson), telecom, cybersecurity, ai, defense.

TL;DR

  • Tier: trophy.
  • Tenant character: Canada's largest tech cluster.
  • Average rent: C$32/sqft/yr · ≈ $23.7 PSF/yr USD.

Who clusters here

Tech (Shopify, Nokia, Ericsson), telecom, cybersecurity, AI, defense.

What that means for newcomers

Newcomers to Kanata North should expect peer-tenant scrutiny: covenant strength, brand fit, and signage standards are watched closely. Lease-up product underwrites by anchor tenant; secondary tenants typically benefit from anchor halo.

Key facts

cityOttawa
submarketKanata North
tiertrophy
averageRentLocalC$32/sqft/yr · ≈ $23.7 PSF/yr USD
cityClassARentUsd$27/sqft/yr
cityVacancyPct13.6%

Frequently asked questions

What kind of tenants lease in Kanata North?
Tech (Shopify, Nokia, Ericsson), telecom, cybersecurity, AI, defense.

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