Petawawa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Ontario, Canada
About Petawawa
The earliest settlement in the Petawawa area was inhabited by the Algonquin First Nation. The name Petawawa originates from a local Algonquin language word, biidaawewe, meaning "where one hears a noise like this". In the late 19th century, the area was surveyed and settled by emigres from Scotland, Ireland and Germany. The land was unsuitable for crops, but the heavily forested surroundings were useful for logging. The Canadian military acquired land in the area in 1905, which later became Canadian Forces Base Petawawa. An internment camp was set up at the Militia Camp in Petawawa from December 1914 to May 1916; it also housed German prisoners-of-war during World War II. CFB Petawawa is one of Canada's largest ground forces bases with members deployed throughout the world on various missio
Top Attractions in Petawawa
Explore the best things to see and do in Petawawa:
- ★Algonquin Trail
- ★Barron River Provincial Park
- ★Centennial Park
- ★CFB Petawawa Military Museum
- ★Petawawa Heritage Village
- ★Petawawa Point Beach
- ★Petawawa Terrace Provincial Park
Where to Eat in Petawawa
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Fijisan Sushi
- 🍴Kelseys Original Roadhouse
- 🍴Madameek
- 🍴Sunny Side Up
Where to Stay in Petawawa
- 🏨Petawawa River Inn & Suites
- 🏨Quality Inn & Suites
- 🏨Rantz Riverside Bed & Breakfast
Petawawa Travel Guide Sections
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