Bill Teron's impact on Kanata and beyond

We’ve been watching the tributes flow in for Bill Teron, the “Father of Kanata”, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 85. More than any mayor or politician, Teron’s vision and leadership has shaped the way that Ottawa has developed over the past 50 years.

(Also interesting to note that he pronounced it “Ka-nahh-ta”, rather than the short “Ka-natta” we often here today.)

The Beaverbrook Library (2500 Campeau Dr) has set up an area where you can sign a book of condolence in memory of Bill Teron. He will be missed. #kanata — Marianne Wilkinson (@marianne4kanata) March 13, 2018

Yesterday we lost the man we called the Father of Kanata, Bill Teron. He had a vision of a Garden City, where homes & nature were together. When we moved to Kanata in 1968 he made it a reality where people could live, work and play. Bill & Kanata changed my life & I will miss him — Marianne Wilkinson (@marianne4kanata) March 13, 2018

Sad to learn of the passing of Bill Teron. Developer, public servant, culture advocate - he played each of those roles unlike anyone else. Thank you for your truly one-of-a-kind contribution, Bill. Your legacy will endure. — Alex Munter (@AlexMunter) March 13, 2018

Sad to hear of the loss of a Kanata legend. Bill Teron was often affectionately referred to as the ‘Father of Kanata’ & we owe him a great debt for his vision and perseverance in creating the foundation for a great community. Heartfelt sympathies to Jean and the whole family. — Karen McCrimmon (@karenmccrimmon) March 13, 2018

Bill Teron has left this earth. His community design with nature founded Kanata and carried across Canada and beyond. Bill inspired the community and set it up – residents have cherished his plan, implemented, and adjusted it. — garysealey (@garysealey) March 13, 2018

A lovely, intelligent man. I’m lucky to have shared time and ideas with him. He was gracious to talk with, and cared deeply about Kanata. — Matt Muirhead (@MJMuirhead) March 13, 2018

@cbcallinaday Bill Teron was a genius with an incredible vision of what a community can be. I lived in 5 of his homes, including one that we designed together in 2005. Ottawa has lost a visionary. — Gerard Power (@Bimmer633) March 13, 2018

I thought I knew a lot about Bill Teron, but there’s so much more in this v. lovely tribute to him. He and Jean were incredibly important philanthropic role models in Ottawa. We owe them a great debt. TY @joannelaucius for this tribute. — Andrea Tiwari (@berubelizer) March 13, 2018