Petawawa

At Petawawa Point Beach, the Petawawa River and the Ottawa River meet. Petawawa therefore combines various ways to enjoy a stay by the water with trails, cycling options and cultural discoveries. Which of these you want to shape your holiday is a good starting point for choosing a holiday rental: would you mainly like to hike or cycle, spend time by the river, or explore the town’s military history?

Seasonal rentals of kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards are available at Petawawa Point Beach. This offers a variety of ways to get out on the water. The town also operates two public boat launches: one on the Petawawa River and one on the Ottawa River.

Trails and cycling in Petawawa

Petawawa Terrace Provincial Park has an upper and a lower trail network. The trails are suitable for hiking, snowshoeing, cycling and cross-country skiing. You can plan your day around the activity you have in mind; the trail network accommodates several named activities.

Another cycling option is Construction Yard Bike Park. Its features include a beginner course, a skills area, jumps at several levels, pump tracks and a wall ride. If you’re looking for these kinds of features for cycling, you’ll find a different kind of option here than on trails suited to multiple activities.

The Algonquin Trail is another option: the trail is divided into two sections, and in Petawawa, the section from the Town Centre to Portage Road is open to non-motorized use. This specific section information is helpful for finding your way. The Millennium Trail runs through Centennial Park, with access points at Park Drive and Victoria Street. This lets you distinguish between the trail options described when planning your visit, rather than treating them as one single trail.

River views and culture

Centennial Park has walking trails and striking views of the rapids on the Petawawa River. A visit there combines walking with views of the river. If you’d prefer a walk to a cycling trip, you can consider this park as an option in its own right.

The Petawawa Military Museum displays collections of uniforms, medals and photographs. There is also an outdoor exhibit of military vehicles. The range of exhibits offers several ways to explore military history: visitors can take an interest in uniforms, awards, photographs or vehicles. The museum thus adds a cultural stop to the outdoor activities.

These highlights give your search for a holiday rental in Petawawa a sense of direction, without requiring you to fit every activity into the same day’s itinerary.

More destinations

You can also explore these places: Greater Madawaska, Golden Lake, Killaloe, Arnprior, Foresters Falls, Renfrew, Barry's Bay and Pembroke.

For the main travel overview: Renfrew County.