Garrison Petawawa

Coordinates: 45°55′N 77°17′W / 45.91°N 77.29°W / 45.91; -77.29

Garrison Petawawa, is located in Petawawa, Ontario. It is operated as an army base by the Canadian Army.

Garrison facts

The Garrison is located in the Ottawa Valley in Renfrew County, 170 kilometres (110 mi) northwest of Ottawa along the western bank of the Ottawa River. Its main gate is North of the town of Petawawa. The majority of the base territory is in the municipality of Laurentian Hills, with portions also in Petawawa and Deep River.

Approximate personnel numbers are as follows:

Approximately 6,000 people directly connected to the base live in local communities between Deep River and Pembroke.

The Garrison has an extensive infrastructure with 465 buildings and over 300 km² of property comprising the Petawawa Training Area.

Fitness facilities

Dundonald Hall is the Garrison's main fitness facility and is located on Festuburt Boulevard. It houses a 5,000 square metre field house containing a 200-meter indoor running track, a 25-metre swimming pool, a wading pool equipped with a winding water slide, and whirlpool and sauna facilities.

Petawawa

Petawawa is a town located in eastern portion of Southern Ontario. Situated in the Ottawa Valley, with a population of 15,988 (2011 Census). Petawawa is the most populous municipality in Renfrew County.

Geography

Petawawa is located at latitude 45°54' north and longitude 77°17' west.

The town lies on the west bank of the Ottawa River, at the confluence of the Petawawa River. Situated across the Ottawa River from the Laurentian Mountains, and east of Algonquin Park, Petawawa is a favourite stop for outdoor enthusiasts, anglers, hikers, canoers, and kayakers.

Transportation

Ontario Highway 17, Greyhound bus lines, and the local commercial airport (Pembroke Airport) located in Petawawa, all provide access to this town.

Primary industries

Petawawa's primary employer is the Canadian Government. Most of Petawawa's residents work as civilian employees, or as members of the Canadian Forces at CFB Petawawa which is home to 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, and 4 Canadian Division Support Group