
Kanata Course
Kanata Golf & Country Club

About this course
Kanata Golf & Country Club sits in the western suburb of Kanata, part of the greater Ottawa region in Ontario. Designed by Howard Watson and opened in the 1960s, the course reflects the architect's work during a period of significant suburban expansion around Canada's capital. Watson, a Canadian architect active in Ontario during the mid-twentieth century, created layouts that typically worked with the natural terrain available on sites transitioning from rural to residential use. The course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the Ottawa Valley, with mature tree-lined fairways and elevation changes that add interest to the routing. The property features a mix of open and wooded holes, with several doglegs that require thoughtful positioning off the tee. Water comes into play on a handful of holes, and the greens present moderate undulation typical of courses from this era. The layout measures around 6,400 to 6,600 yards from the back tees, offering a fair test for members while remaining accessible to golfers of varying abilities. As a private club serving the Kanata community, the facility has evolved alongside the area's growth from farmland to one of Ottawa's major suburban centers, particularly known for its technology sector. The club provides a traditional member-focused environment with dining and social amenities that complement the golf experience. Kanata Golf & Country Club remains a fixture in the local golf scene, hosting member competitions and serving as a recreational anchor for families in the western Ottawa area.
Quick facts
- Location
- Kanata, Ontario, CA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1966
- Designer
- Howard Watson
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,714 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.5/127
Getting there
The journey to Kanata Golf & Country Club begins at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, a straightforward twenty-minute drive to the west. The route follows the Queensway through the capital's outer suburbs before peeling off into Kanata, where the urban grid softens into wooded residential enclaves and rolling terrain. As you turn onto Campeau Drive and wind through quiet streets lined with mature hardwoods, the transition is subtle but complete - the hum of the city replaced by the serene, parkland setting of one of Ottawa's most established private clubs.

FAQ
Common questions about Kanata
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Kanata was designed by Howard Watson.
Yes. Kanata is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Kanata is 70.
Kanata plays 6,714 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Kanata is 127.
Kanata is a 18-hole course.

