Petawawa is a town located in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario. Situated in the Ottawa Valley, with a population of 17,187 (2016 Census).

Petawawa is the most populous municipality in Renfrew County. The name of Petawawa comes from a the Algonquin word, biidaawewe, signifying "where one hears a commotion like this".

Petawawa is home to Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, which is one of Canada's biggest bases with individuals sent all through the world on different missions supporting the United Nations in peacekeeping or the War on Terror.

Petawawa is a growing, vibrant community with lots to offer to residents.