Ottawa Attractions & Things to Do in Kanata
Find the best attractions in Kanata, Ottawa.
Canadian Tire Centre
Ottawa's largest arena and home of the Ottawa Senators (NHL) and Ottawa Black Bears (NLL). Originally opened in 1996, the venue seats over 18,600 for hockey and up to 20,500 for concerts. Located in Kanata, about 15 minutes west of downtown via Highway 417.
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum
A four-storey underground bunker built in 1959 as Canada's emergency government headquarters during the Cold War. Now a National Historic Site, it offers self-guided tours, guided tours, and an escape room experience 75 feet below ground.
Landmark Cinemas 24 Kanata
Ottawa's largest movie theatre with 24 screens including IMAX, located in Kanata. Features recliner seating across all auditoriums for a premium moviegoing experience.
Altitude Gym Kanata
Kanata climbing gym with bouldering, auto-belay walls, a Ninja Warrior obstacle course, and an augmented-reality climbing wall. Birthday parties run 2¼ hours with pizza included.
Au Naturel Spa at Brookstreet
Hotel spa at the Brookstreet in Kanata with 13 treatment rooms, access to an indoor saltwater pool, hot tub, sauna, and full-day spa packages up to $380.
Splitsville Kanata
26,000 sq ft bowling and arcade centre in Kanata with 18 lanes, modern arcade games, a full-service restaurant, and birthday party packages.
Unlocked Ottawa
Kanata's family-focused escape room with 4 difficulty levels including a Kids Level (ages 8-12) — no jump scares, no dark rooms, all family-friendly themes.
Minnesota's Billiards Pub
Kanata's go-to pool hall with multiple tables, snooker, darts, pinball, and a full bar and food menu open daily until 2am.
Silverwood's Golf and Lounge
A Kanata indoor golf lounge with 10 TrackMan 4 bays, a full restaurant and bar, lessons, and winter leagues.