The Town of Petawawa is nestled in the western shore of the Ottawa River, just 160 km west of Ottawa. It's the largest community in Renfrew County with a population over 17,000. The Town has a partnership with Garrison Petawawa, Canada's largest army base and has prime commercial and industrial land available for development. Petawawa has excellent roads and utility services including a fully equipped recreational and commercial airport with a 5,000 foot runway.
Petawawa has great outdoor recreational activities all year round! From its easy access to Algonquin Park and the Petawawa and Ottawa rivers, to our network of multi-use trails, Petawawa has something for everyone.