The Town of Petawawa is nestled in the western shore of the Ottawa River, just 160 km west of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada. 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 inc...The Town of Petawawa is nestled in the western shore of the Ottawa River, just 160 km west of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada. 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, as well as festivals, events, and programming year-round, Petawawa is an active community with recreation and culture programs for residents and visitors alike. Petawawa has something for everyone.