A major private investment is set to transform an underused section of the Kanata North tech hub following the City of Ottawa’s approval of a zoning amendment for a massive new “destination wellness spa.”

The city’s planning and housing committee greenlit the proposal on April 15, clearing the way for Markham-based Silk Development Group to proceed with its 137,000-sq. ft. project, named SerenVita. Located at 2505 and 2707 Solandt Rd., the facility will be situated northeast of the intersection of Solandt Road and Legget Drive, immediately adjacent to the Brookstreet Hotel.

The development has been designated by the city as a “High Economic Impact Project,” a status reserved for initiatives that significantly advance economic growth, attract investment, and support job creation in key special economic districts.