Katimavik is a well-established Kanata neighbourhood known for its wide, tree-lined streets, a genuine mix of 1970s-to-1990s garden-city bungalows and newer townhouse infill, and some of the most consistent family demand in west-end Ottawa. This guide covers what’s currently for sale, real pricing, and what to know before buying or selling here, along with what Jason Polonski — REALTOR® with Right at Home Realty — sees working with clients in this specific market.
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Why Buyers Choose Katimavik
Katimavik-Hazeldean sits in central Kanata, bounded by Eagleson Road to the east, Hazeldean Road to the south, the Carp River to the west, and Highway 417 to the north — a location that puts most of Kanata’s shopping, schools, and highway access within a short drive of nearly every street in the neighbourhood.
The community takes its name from a 1972 contest won by a 12-year-old resident, Corinne Friesen, who suggested “Katimavik” — an Inuktitut word meaning “gathering place.” Development began in earnest in the early-to-mid 1970s with Campeau Corporation’s Chimo Drive area, and continued through the 1990s with the more modern Kakulu-Hazeldean and Castlefrank–Terry Fox Drive sections.
That development history is exactly why the housing stock here is genuinely varied rather than uniform, which matters when a buyer or seller is trying to figure out what a specific home is actually worth relative to its neighbours.
The Katimavik-Hazeldean Community Association is also more active than in many comparable Kanata neighbourhoods, running local events and advocating on neighbourhood planning issues — a sign of the kind of long-tenure, engaged resident base that tends to keep a community’s character consistent over time rather than turning over quickly.
The Two Housing Eras and Why It Matters for Pricing
Understanding which era a specific Katimavik home belongs to is the single most useful thing a buyer or seller can know before looking at price. The Chimo Drive area, built in the early-to-mid 1970s, was designed with wide setbacks and generous lot widths that are genuinely hard to find in newer Kanata construction — that land is a real part of what a buyer is paying for, separate from the condition of the house sitting on it.
The Kakulu-Hazeldean and Castlefrank–Terry Fox Drive sections, built through the late 1980s and 1990s, prioritize density and low-maintenance living over lot size, which is exactly what a different type of buyer is looking for.
Comparing a listing in one era against recent sales in the other produces a misleading number in either direction — treating a Chimo Drive bungalow like a Castlefrank townhouse undervalues the land, and treating a Castlefrank townhouse like a Chimo Drive bungalow overstates what a buyer will actually pay for it.
This is one of the most common pricing mistakes on Katimavik listings that aren’t priced by someone who regularly works the neighbourhood.
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Renovation Potential in Katimavik’s Original Homes
Because the Chimo Drive area’s original bungalows and split-levels sit on unusually wide lots for their age, many have already seen additions, second-storey builds, or full renovations — and more have real potential for the same. For a buyer specifically looking for a renovation or addition project, this section of Katimavik is worth a closer look than its street-level appearance might suggest.
For a seller holding one of these homes, it’s worth having any electrical, plumbing, or structural updates documented, since a buyer evaluating renovation potential will want a clear picture of what’s already been addressed versus what they’d be taking on themselves.
Types of Homes for Sale in Katimavik
Two distinct eras of housing sit side by side in Katimavik. The original Chimo Drive area was built in a “garden-city” style — wide, tree-filled lots, earth-toned exteriors, and low-pitch rooflines that were distinctive for their time and still stand out today. The Kakulu-Hazeldean and Castlefrank–Terry Fox Drive sections, built later, feature a mix of modern medium- to higher-density townhouses and single-family detached homes on tighter lots. A handful of condominium and stacked-unit buildings round out the entry-level segment.
That split matters for pricing: a Chimo Drive-era bungalow on a wide lot competes on land and character, while a newer Castlefrank-area townhouse competes on low-maintenance convenience and price point — two very different buyer conversations even though both listings say “Katimavik.”
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What Homes Cost in Katimavik
As of August 20, 2026, Katimavik had 30 active listings on Zolo, ranging from $259,900 for a townhouse up to $749,900 for a detached home. That range reflects the neighbourhood’s real housing-type split — condos and townhouses at the entry-level end, detached Chimo Drive and Castlefrank-area homes at the higher end — rather than a single “typical” Katimavik price. A REALTOR® with direct MLS® access can pull exact comparables for a specific street or housing type, which matters more here than a blended neighbourhood average.
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Who’s Buying in Katimavik
Katimavik draws a steady mix of buyers: young families drawn to the neighbourhood’s schools and park network, move-up buyers who grew up nearby and want to stay close to family, first-time buyers targeting the townhouse and condo segment for an entry point into Kanata, and downsizers who want single-level living on a Chimo Drive-era bungalow without leaving a neighbourhood they already know. Tech workers commuting to Kanata’s employment corridor along Highway 417 are also a consistent presence, given the neighbourhood’s easy highway access.
Schools in Katimavik
Katimavik-Hazeldean is served by Katimavik Elementary School (English public, with French immersion) and Castlefrank Elementary School on the public side, and Holy Redeemer and Roger-Saint-Denis on the Catholic and French Catholic side.
Holy Trinity Catholic High School serves Catholic secondary students in the area. On the public secondary side, students in this catchment typically attend Earl of March Secondary School — it’s worth noting the building itself sits just outside Katimavik-Hazeldean’s boundary in the neighbouring Beaverbrook/Kanata Lakes area, but it’s the OCDSB secondary school this area feeds into. Families should confirm current catchment boundaries directly with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board before making an offer, since boundaries can shift.
Parks and Green Space in Katimavik
Katimavik has a genuinely strong park network for a neighbourhood this size. Walter Baker Park is the anchor green space, with Katimavik Woods, Hazeldean Woods, and Young’s Pond Park adding wooded pockets connected by footpaths throughout the neighbourhood.
The Ron Maslin Playhouse serves as a community theatre and gathering space. One small but genuinely charming local detail: streets in different sections of the neighbourhood are named after themes — Arctic explorers to the northeast, Canadian broadcasters to the southeast, Canadian inventors to the west, and Ontario premiers north of Katimavik Road — a naming pattern that gives long-time residents a real sense of place street by street.
Schools in Katimavik
Katimavik-Hazeldean is served by Katimavik Elementary School (English public, with French immersion) and Castlefrank Elementary School on the public side, and Holy Redeemer and Roger-Saint-Denis on the Catholic and French Catholic side. Holy Trinity Catholic High School serves Catholic secondary students in the area. On the public secondary side, students in this catchment typically attend Earl of March Secondary School — it’s worth noting the building itself sits just outside Katimavik-Hazeldean’s boundary in the neighbouring Beaverbrook/Kanata Lakes area, but it’s the OCDSB secondary school this area feeds into. Families should confirm current catchment boundaries directly with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board before making an offer, since boundaries can shift.
Getting Around Katimavik
Highway 417 forms Katimavik’s northern boundary, giving residents fast access to both downtown Ottawa and the rest of Kanata’s tech corridor. Eagleson Road and Hazeldean Road, the neighbourhood’s eastern and southern boundaries, carry OC Transpo bus service connecting Katimavik to the wider Kanata transit network. For most daily needs — groceries, banking, dining — Hazeldean Mall sits within the neighbourhood itself, with the larger Kanata Centrum shopping area a short drive away.
Buying a Home in Katimavik
Because Katimavik spans two genuinely different housing eras, it’s worth knowing which one a specific listing falls into before comparing it to “recent Katimavik sales” as a blanket category — a Chimo Drive bungalow and a Castlefrank-area townhouse aren’t really competing against each other, even though they’re both technically in the same neighbourhood.
For homes from the 1970s era specifically, a thorough inspection matters more than it would in a newer build — the Electrical Safety Authority is a useful reference for what an aluminum-wiring or panel-upgrade conversation typically involves in a home this age. Getting pre-approved early and working with a REALTOR® who tracks comparable sales by housing type, not just by neighbourhood name, makes a real difference in a market where well-priced listings move quickly.
For buyers eyeing a Chimo Drive-area home specifically for its addition or rebuild potential, it’s worth checking setback and zoning requirements with the City of Ottawa before making an offer contingent on a specific renovation plan.
Selling a Home in Katimavik
Katimavik listings do best when marketing speaks to the specific buyer that housing type actually attracts — a Chimo Drive bungalow marketed on lot size and character, a Castlefrank-area townhouse marketed on low-maintenance convenience and price. Trying to market either type as if it were the other tends to undersell it to the buyers who’d actually pay a premium for what it genuinely offers.
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Working With a Local REALTOR® in Katimavik
Jason Polonski has spent 15+ years working in Ottawa’s real estate market, including Katimavik specifically, where the two-era housing stock means pricing depends heavily on which section of the neighbourhood a home sits in. He’s available seven days a week to talk through buying or selling here.
Katimavik is one of Kanata’s established communities. For prices, schools and how it compares with the rest of Kanata, see our Kanata real estate guide.
Buying or selling in Katimavik? Work with a local Katimavik real estate agent.
Katimavik Homes For Sale (FAQs)
A genuine mix: original 1970s “garden-city” style bungalows on wide lots around Chimo Drive, and newer townhouses and detached homes in the Kakulu-Hazeldean and Castlefrank–Terry Fox Drive sections, plus a smaller number of condos and stacked units.
As of August 20, 2026, active Katimavik listings ranged from $259,900 for a townhouse to $749,900 for a detached home, based on current Zolo data. Pricing depends significantly on which section of the neighbourhood and housing era a home falls into.
Katimavik Elementary School and Castlefrank Elementary School on the public side, Holy Redeemer and Roger-Saint-Denis on the Catholic side; and Holy Trinity Catholic High School for Catholic secondary. Students in this catchment typically attend Earl of March Secondary School for public secondary, though the building itself is located just outside the neighbourhood’s boundary.
Yes — the combination of multiple elementary schools, a strong park network (Walter Baker Park, Katimavik Woods, Hazeldean Woods), and established, walkable streets makes it a consistently popular choice for families.
The original Chimo Drive area, developed in the 1970s, features wider lots and a distinct garden-city architectural style. The later Kakulu-Hazeldean and Castlefrank–Terry Fox Drive sections are denser, with more townhouses and modern detached homes on smaller lots.
A REALTOR® who tracks comparable sales by housing era and section of the neighbourhood — not just by the “Katimavik” label as a whole — will generally serve buyers and sellers better here, given how differently the older and newer sections perform.
