TOWN OF PETAWAWA

The Town of Petawawa is nestled on the western shores of the Ottawa River, just 160 kms west of Ottawa. The Town is blessed with excellent road, rail, air and utility services for all you business needs. The Municipal Industrial park has plenty of vacant land ready for development. Major area employers include Canadian Forces Base Petawawa and Chalk River Nuclear Laboratories (AECL). Petawawa residents take pride in their community with strong support and commitment from area businesses and organizations. Annual events, such as Cabin Fever in January and Civic Centre Days in June, are popular attractions for people of all ages. Petawawa is an excellent place to live. Recreational activities of all kinds abound with all types of facilities being available. Easy access to Algonquin Park and the Petawawa and Ottawa Rivers opens the great outdoors for fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, bird watching and camping. Please visit Petawawa for all your business needs.

You will be glad you did!

Mayor Robert Sweet has been a member of County Council for more than 17 years, serving three consecutive terms, five in total, as Warden. Mayor Sweet serves as Chair for the Development and Property Committee and also sits on Finance and Administration, County/City Liaison, K&P Railway Management Advisory and CP Rail Corridor Advisory Committees. Mayor Sweet has actively served in various community organizations on behalf of Renfrew County, including five years, two as Chair, on the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus, and four years as a Board Director for the Association of Municipalities. Mayor Sweet’s legacy achievements include his work as Chair, bringing the Relay for Life to Renfrew County, the County Expo 150 and is currently part of the organizing group bringing the 2019 OSUM conference to the County. Mayor Sweet fills his limited down time with his family and attempting to perfect his golf game.

TOWN OF PETAWAWA

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