Thinking about living in Kanata? You’ll want to be sure to check out the homes for sale in one of its newest residential communities. Located in Kanata North, South March has established itself over the past 25 years as one of the best places to live in the Ottawa area.
In this post, we’ll highlight some of the key things you should know about living in South March. If you’re looking for our full, detailed overview of Kanata, please click here.
Built in the 1990’s and completed by the early 2000’s, South March is home to two large subdivisions that offer everything you would come to expect from a family-friendly suburban neighbourhood. Morgan’s Grant and Shirley’s Brook provide the very best that Kanata has to offer – a safe place to live, play and raise a family.
If you’re working in the Kanata tech sector, purchasing a home in the area is a no brainer. South March is just minutes away from the Kanata Tech Park, Canada’s largest corporate technology sector which is home to over 500 businesses and 28,000 employees. Located nearby is a Championship golf course owned by billionaire real estate giant Terry Matthews and was designed by world renowned golf architect Robert Trent Jones.
Within the community, you’ll find that there are a number of different property types to consider across a range of price points. In Morgan’s Grant, larger single family homes occupy much of the real estate landscape. On the other side of March Road in nearby Shirley’s Brook, there are more row townhouses and detached homes.
For seniors who may wish to live in close proximity to their loved ones in South March, the Chartwell Kanata retirement residence is the one option located within the immediate vicinity, providing independent supportive living and memory living arrangements. It has received many positive reviews from those who have utilized their accommodations.
If you’re going to be raising a family, South March is as good as it gets. The close proximity from homes to nearby schools and parks is just one of the many reasons your kids will enjoy the experience so much without having to worry about a long distance commute. Schools in the immediate area include public, french public, catholic and private education options. For more information about these schools, please visit the links below.
Schools in South March include:
- South March Public School – (OCDSB – JK to Grade 6)
- St Isidore School (Catholic School Board – JK to Grade 6)
- École Julie Payette (Ottawa French Public School Board – (JK to Grade 8)
- Jack Donohue Public School (OCDSB – Public – JK to Grade 8)
- John Paul Elementary School (OCDSB – Grade 4 to 8)
- March Academy (Private School – Grade 1 to 6)
There are many options when it comes to getting outdoors to enjoy the summer or winter days with your kids and what makes the area so great is the close walking distance to many of the parks and outdoor spaces. In Morgan’s Grant, popular parks include:
- The W.C. Bowes Park (offers splash pads for kids in the summer months as well as soccer fields and play structures)
- Klondike Road Park (soccer field, play structures, and two community tennis courts that also serve as an ice rink in the winter months!)
- Morgan’s Grant Woods (offers a wooded path amongst the trees as well as play structures)
- Other parks nearby include: Forestbrook Park, Dunollie Park, Allenby Park, Gateshead Park and Old March Town Hall Park.
In Shirley’s Brook there are several popular options as well including:
- Brookshire Park (Offers splash pads, basketball court, soccer field and more
- Ravenscroft Park (Soccer field and play structures)
- Somerton Park (soccer field, beach volleyball area & tobogganing in winter!)
- Other parks nearby include: McKinley Park, Shirley’s Brook Park and Juanita Snelgrove Park are also in the area.
In the South March area, there are three major places of worship. Please click the links below to learn more information:
Homes in South March are conveniently located near essential businesses like grocery stores and drug stores as well as several bars and restaurants as well. It’s also only a short drive away from major centres such as Kanata Centrum and Tanger Outlets for the ultimate shopping, dining and entertainment experience.
Some of the notable commercial establishments in the immediate nearby area include:
- Metro
- Sobey’s
- Lone Star
- 3 Brother’s Shawarma
- Starbucks
- St Louis Bar & Grill
- Luna Crepes & Cafe
- Royal Oak
- Farinella Restaurant
- The Barley Mow
- Papa Sam’s Pizza
- Subway
- Freshii
- Shopper’s Drug Mart
- Rexall
- Calabogie Brewing Company
- Big Rig Brewery
- Browns Martial Arts
- Free Form Fitness
- LF3 Fitness
- Richcraft Recreation Complex
- Presotea
- Burger King
- Shirin Market
South March has plenty to offer for families who are looking to experience all of the benefits that an established, residential community has to offer. A mature neighborhood, plenty of schools, parks, restaurants and shopping are all centrally located throughout the area.
At SERNO Realty, we know the area inside and out and can help you find the perfect home based on your family’s unique needs.
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