Carp Road Corridor

Who we are

The Carp Road Corridor is Ottawa’s largest light industrial business area. We have more than 900 acres of vacant already zoned land, as well as space for lease and many “build to suit” opportunities. The corridor is zoned for light industry and highway commercial and is located just west of the Canadian Tire Centre.

FOR JOB-SEEKERS

What kinds of employers operate in the Corridor?

All kinds. The Corridor is home to more than 200 businesses and most of them are hiring.

Our employers span the high-tech, construction, trades, general contracting, warehousing and logistics and manufacturing sectors. We are home to big local names such as OZ Optics, Lee Valley/Veritas, Nutri-Lawn and M CON Products, as well as a host of smaller, growing businesses in need of staff. About 5,000 people work in the corridor.

How about commuting?

Carp Road is handy for anyone living in Perth, Smith’s Falls, Almonte, Arnprior and the surrounding area. It’s an easy drive without the traffic congestion that’s typical further east toward downtown. You can enjoy rural/country living (and more reasonable home prices) without having to spend more time in the car.

And for anyone who lives in Kanata or further east, the morning commute is often lighter than if you were heading in the opposite direction.

What else is there to do on Carp Road?

We have the famous Cheshire Cat Pub — our version of the traditional British pub experience. Also in the corridor are Irish Hills Golf Club, the Oz soccer dome (open year around and available to rent) and the very fun Evolution Wake Park — the first wakeboard cable park in the nation's capital.

And then there is the Village of Carp, known for its annual Carp Fair and Garlic Festival, and its weekend Farmer’s Market that runs during the summer months. Popular spots in Carp include Alice’s Village Café and the Ridge Rock Brewing Co., as well as The Diefenbunker — Canada's Cold War Museum.

FOR BUSINESS OWNERS

What sizes of property are available?

We have available shovel-ready land to accommodate needs ranging from a modest half acre to a contiguous single parcel as large as 60 acres. 

What is transportation access like?

We have excellent surface transportation access, direct to Hwy 417 and with Hwy 7 and Hwy 416 nearby. This makes the Carp Road Corridor an ideal base from which fleet operators can service the western half of the region or connect to the Toronto-Montreal corridor.

In addition, we have our own airport. The Carp Municipal Airport offers a state-of-the-art fuel station and on-site maintenance services. It has one 1,200-metre asphalt runway and a 672-metre gravel runway.

What does a property cost?

Land acquisition and development costs are lower, sometimes dramatically so, than in other suburban business parks in the City of Ottawa that are connected to the city’s water and sewer. Based on current listings, for example, an acre along Carp Road prices around $250,000, while a serviced acre over on Michael Cowpland Drive in Kanata is about $800,000.

Are you ready for a move?

If you are looking to set up a new business or relocate an existing one, let’s talk. Visit www.carproadbia.ca to learn more.