Living in the Morgan's Grant area: questions, answered
Answers to 33 questions people ask about living in and buying in the Morgan's Grant area: neighbourhoods, schools, the O-Train, prices, walkability, parks and shops. Each answer comes first, then the detail, the sources and the date it is current to.
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- Neighbourhoods 5
- Schools 7
- Commute & O-Train 5
- Prices & market 1
- Walkability & errands 1
- Parks & outdoors 5
- Shops & dining 4
- Safety & services 1
- History 2
- Who it suits 2
Neighbourhoods
5Where is Morgan's Grant?
Morgan’s Grant is a suburban neighbourhood in north Kanata, in the City of Ottawa. It is west of March Road and north of Terry Fox Drive.
As of 2026-10-30 · en.wikipedia.org
What are homes like in Morgan's Grant?
Morgan’s Grant includes detached houses and townhouses, both documented around Klondike Road in a City planning report. Minto records completion of its own Morgan’s Grant development in 2002; that date does not describe every property in the neighbourhood.
As of 2026-10-30 · pub-ottawa.escribemeetings.com minto.com
What are the boundaries of Morgan’s Grant?
Common descriptions place Morgan’s Grant west of March Road and north of Terry Fox Drive, extending towards Old Carp Road. Definitions vary, and this guide does not treat the larger community association area as a precise neighbourhood boundary.
As of 2026-10-30 · en.wikipedia.org bmgcakanata.ca
Are Morgan’s Grant, Briarbrook and Brookside the same neighbourhood?
The community association names Morgan’s Grant, Briarbrook and Brookside as separate communities that it represents together. Its coverage therefore should not be used as a population or boundary definition for Morgan’s Grant alone.
As of 2026-10-30 · bmgcakanata.ca
Which Ottawa ward is Morgan’s Grant in?
Morgan’s Grant is in Kanata North, Ward 4 of the City of Ottawa. The City publishes a ward map, while the local community association identifies its communities as part of that ward.
As of 2026-10-30 · bmgcakanata.ca documents.ottawa.ca
Schools
7What schools serve Morgan's Grant?
Local elementary schools include Jack Donohue Public School and École élémentaire publique Grande-Ourse; Jack Donohue says most graduates attend West Carleton Secondary School. Other board pathways to check include All Saints, Maurice-Lapointe and Paul-Desmarais. Confirm the designated school for the exact address, grade, program and admission eligibility.
As of 2026-10-30 · jackdonohueps.ocdsb.ca grande-ourse.cepeo.on.ca
Which English public secondary school is a usual pathway from Morgan’s Grant?
Jack Donohue Public School says most of its students go to West Carleton Secondary School in Grade 9. West Carleton, at 3088 Dunrobin Road, offers Grades 9–12 and lists English and French Immersion programs.
As of 2026-10-30 · jackdonohueps.ocdsb.ca westcarletonss.ocdsb.ca
Is French Immersion available for Morgan’s Grant students?
Jack Donohue Public School lists Early French Immersion among its programs. West Carleton Secondary School also offers French Immersion; eligibility and the designated school should be checked through the OCDSB.
As of 2026-10-30 · jackdonohueps.ocdsb.ca westcarletonss.ocdsb.ca
What French public schools are relevant to Morgan’s Grant?
Grande-Ourse on Halton Terrace offers French public education from maternelle through Grade 8. Maurice-Lapointe offers maternelle through Grade 12 in Kanata, and its November 2025 newsletter documents a secondary transition visit for Grande-Ourse Grade 8 students.
As of 2026-10-30 · grande-ourse.cepeo.on.ca maurice-lapointe.cepeo.on.ca
What French Catholic school pathway can families check?
Saint-Rémi is a French Catholic elementary school in Kanata offering maternelle through Grade 6. Its school site identifies Paul-Desmarais as its sector secondary school, and the board lists Paul-Desmarais as Grades 7–12.
As of 2026-10-30 · ecolecatholique.ca saint-remi.ecolecatholique.ca
Which English Catholic schools should families check?
The Ottawa Catholic School Board lists St. Isidore and St. Isabel as JK–6 schools. Both belong to the All Saints family of schools, and All Saints High School serves Grades 7–12.
As of 2026-10-30 · ocsb.ca ash.ocsb.ca
How do I confirm the school catchment before choosing a home?
Check the home address, grade and program with the relevant school board rather than relying on a neighbourhood name. The OCDSB provides a school locator, and the OCSB publishes school boundary information.
Commute & O-Train
5How far is Morgan's Grant from downtown Ottawa?
By road, Morgan's Grant's centre is about 27.6 km from Parliament Hill in downtown Ottawa, roughly 26 minutes by car in free-flowing traffic (OSRM routing estimate). A road connection from Kanata North towards downtown Ottawa is Highway 417. A verified distance or driving time for a defined Morgan’s Grant address and downtown destination was not found; exact times vary with the starting point, destination and traffic.
As of 2026-10-30 · router.project-osrm.org kanatanorthba.com
How do you get downtown from Morgan's Grant by transit?
Take an appropriate Route 63 trip to Tunney’s Pasture, then transfer to O-Train Line 1 for downtown stations such as Lyon, Parliament or Rideau. Use OC Transpo’s Travel Planner for the nearest stop, departure and connection for your address.
As of 2026-10-30 · octranspo.com octranspo.com
Where is the Innovation Park & Ride?
Innovation Park & Ride is at Innovation Drive and Terry Fox Drive. The City includes it in its park-and-ride directory.
As of 2026-10-30 · traffic.ottawa.ca
Is there a local bus connection to Terry Fox station?
OC Transpo’s published Route 165 map connects Innovation and Terry Fox stations and includes Richcraft Recreation Complex–Kanata. Check the Travel Planner for the trip and stop that work for your starting address.
As of 2026-10-30 · octranspo.com plan.octranspo.com
How is Morgan’s Grant connected to Kanata North employment?
Morgan’s Grant is north of the Kanata North Business Park. A community corridor study describes walking and cycling connections towards the business park, but it does not establish a commute time to a particular employer.
As of 2026-10-30 · en.wikipedia.org ottawastewardship.org
Prices & market
1Where should buyers and sellers look for official market data?
The Ottawa Real Estate Board publishes official market releases. Neighbourhood Homes is an independent local guide, not a brokerage, and does not estimate Morgan’s Grant prices.
As of 2026-10-30 · oreb.ca
Walkability & errands
1Can you walk around Morgan’s Grant using local paths?
A paved municipal path runs through the hydro corridor, linking local streets and wider recreation and transport connections. The 2022 community study describes a corridor from Terry Fox Drive towards Old Carp Road; this does not establish a walking time from every home to shops or schools.
As of 2026-10-30 · ottawastewardship.org
Parks & outdoors
5Which local parks appear in community activities?
W.C. Bowes Park and Morgan’s Grant Woods are named in the community association’s 2026 Cleaning the Capital event. That event identifies Morgan’s Grant Woods at 50 Flamborough Way and a W.C. Bowes meeting point at the Klondike entrance.
As of 2026-10-30 · bmgcakanata.ca
Where can I access South March Highlands trails?
The City identifies an access point at Klondike Road and Second Line Road. Its South March Highlands guide describes hiking, skiing, snowshoeing and other recreation in woodland, wetland and rocky terrain.
As of 2026-10-30 · ottawa.ca
Are there outdoor community skating rinks?
The community association lists Morgan’s Grant’s Klondike rink at 1383 Halton Terrace and the W.C. Bowes rink at 1251 Halton Terrace. Volunteers operate these outdoor rinks with City support.
As of 2026-10-30 · bmgcakanata.ca
Where can residents swim or use indoor recreation facilities?
Richcraft Recreation Complex–Kanata is at 4101 Innovation Drive. The City lists swimming pools, gymnasiums and fitness facilities, along with outdoor recreation amenities.
As of 2026-10-30 · ottawa.ca
What is mountain biking like at South March Highlands?
The Ottawa Mountain Bike Association describes South March Highlands as technical terrain with rock features, bridges and challenging sections. Its trail guidance also identifies seasonal closures and asks riders to respect trail conditions.
As of 2026-10-30 · ottawamba.org
Shops & dining
4Where is a grocery store near Morgan’s Grant?
Sobeys March Road is at 840 March Road in Kanata. The retailer’s store page provides the current hours and store information.
As of 2026-10-30 · sobeys.com
Where is a pharmacy near Morgan’s Grant?
Champlain Healthline lists Shoppers Drug Mart at 1102 Klondike Road, at March Road. Its service record identifies the location as a pharmacy and was updated in August 2026.
As of 2026-10-30 · champlainhealthline.ca
Is there a medical clinic near Morgan’s Grant?
ActiveCare lists its Kanata clinic at 1108 Klondike Road. On 30 October 2026, its website stated that its locations were not accepting new patients.
As of 2026-10-30 · activecareclinics.ca
Which public library branch is in the surrounding area?
Ottawa Public Library’s Beaverbrook branch is at 2500 Campeau Drive. The library lists meeting rooms and an expanded children’s area among its facilities.
As of 2026-10-30 · about.biblioottawalibrary.ca
Safety & services
1Where can I check safety information for Morgan’s Grant?
Ottawa Police provides a crime map with filters for places and reported incidents. The dataset covers selected offences and uses approximate locations, so this guide does not turn it into a neighbourhood safety rating.
As of 2026-10-30 · data.ottawapolice.ca
History
2When did Morgan’s Grant develop as a suburb?
Suburban development began in the late 1980s. Minto dates completion of its own Morgan’s Grant project to 2002, a project-specific milestone rather than the construction date of every home.
As of 2026-10-30 · en.wikipedia.org minto.com
Is there a historic town hall near Morgan’s Grant?
The former March Township Town Hall at 821 March Road was completed in 1901. The City now lists the building as Old Town Hall–Kanata, with rental space and an adjacent park with play structures.
As of 2026-10-30 · documents.ottawa.ca ottawa.ca
Who it suits
2Is Morgan's Grant a good place to live?
Morgan’s Grant has local schools, community outdoor rinks and a paved walking corridor. Nearby Richcraft Recreation Complex–Kanata provides swimming and fitness facilities.
As of 2026-10-30 · jackdonohueps.ocdsb.ca bmgcakanata.ca
What kinds of community events take place?
The community association’s calendar records neighbourhood cleanups, outdoor activities and a community garage sale. Its 2026 entries include Cleaning the Capital and stargazing; consult the calendar for future dates rather than treating those entries as upcoming events.
As of 2026-10-30 · bmgcakanata.ca