Petawawa, town in Ontario, Canada
Petawawa is a town in Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada. The community sits along the Petawawa River and contains residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and public facilities that serve the local population and visitors.
The town originated in the 19th century as a trading post along the Petawawa River. Its growth became tied to the timber industry and later to the nearby Petawawa Military Camp, which shaped its economic and civil structure.
The town provides access to shops, restaurants, and services for travelers and residents. The surrounding area allows for outdoor activities like fishing, canoeing, and hiking in the region.
Location: Renfrew County
Inception: July 1, 1997
Shares border with: Laurentian Hills, Laurentian Valley
Website: http://petawawa.ca
GPS coordinates: 45.90000,-77.28333
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:20
CFB Petawawa
1.2 km
Algonquin Radio Observatory
61.5 km
Storyland
60.9 km
Driftwood Provincial Park
54.9 km
Félix-Gabriel-Marchand Bridge
42.3 km
Lac des Chats
74.7 km
Coulonge Chutes
38.2 km
Westmeath Provincial Park
31.2 km
Lower Madawaska River Provincial Park
74.2 km
Foy Property Provincial Park
32.8 km
Upper Madawaska River Provincial Park
75.9 km
Algonquin 46m radio telescope
61.5 km
Opeongo River Provincial Park
59.2 km
Alexander Stewart Provincial Park
80.4 km
Renfrew County Courthouse
15.9 km
Bonnechere River Provincial Park
40.6 km
Pembroke Public Library
15.6 km
Rocher à l'Oiseau
15.2 km
Centennial Lake Provincial Nature Reserve
77.4 km
Fort William
5.8 km
St. Columbkille Cathedral
15.4 km
CFB Petawawa Military Museum & Canadian Airborne Forces Museum
1.5 km
Algonquin 11m telescope
61.5 km
Pembroke City Hall/Pembroke Post Office
15.6 km
Renfrew Post Office
66.8 km
Logos Land
47.7 km
George Bryson House
42.2 km
McDougall Mill Museum
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