Nature Trails near Petawawa, Ontario


Welcome to Petawawa!

If you are contemplating visiting, living, working or establishing a business in a new community, Petawawa deserves your careful consideration.

Here, the voices of the Ottawa and Petawawa Rivers impart their special feeling of well-being to all within ear shot. Add to these the beauty of our upper Ottawa River setting and the splendour of our changing seasons, and you will have discovered a haven envied to the corners of the earth.

You will like our community-minded small town friendliness with the 'big city' services for which Petawawa is renowned. Here you will find quality housing at affordable prices and an abundance of products, services and skilled labor that you would have expected only from a much larger community.

During your stay in Petawawa, whether for a visit or a lifetime, you and your family can enjoy leisure-time sports, activities and facilities the like of which you've never before experienced.

Whatever you are looking for in a community, Petawawa, has something to unique to offer.

Link to the website for the Town of Petawawa: http://www.petawawa.ca/

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Country Lane Loop

The Country Lane loop roams through a residential area where you will find many old growth trees that stand as tall as giants. Take pleasure in the road twisting and turning through the neighbourhood and take in the scenery. Link to trail map:...

Forest Lea Trails

The Pembroke Cross-country Ski Club maintains the Forest Lea Cross-country Ski Trails in the winter. There are 19 km of skating trails and 14 km of classical trails suitable for all abilities. The trail layout is based on a “stacked loop concept” consisting of 4 trail...

Nuthatch Loop

Nuthatch Loop This loop leaves from Kramers Forest and runs along Nuthatch Drive and Carla Street as the loop finds its way through some of Petawawa’s new residential development including along Industrial Ave where future plans for commercial development will...

Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail – Renfrew County Section

The Ottawa Valley Trail was originally part of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR). The CPR sold the stretch of rail line between Smiths Falls and Mattawa to the County of Renfrew, County of Lanark and the Township of Papineau-Cameron. The section in Renfrew County was...

Petawawa Research Forest Trails

The Petawawa Research Forest Trails have11 km of looped trails. Trails take you through a towering white pine forest and along a boardwalk. Link to trails map: Maps The Petawawa Research Forest Trails are just one of the many nature trails and hiking trails you can...

Petawawa Terrace Trail

Petawawa Terrace Trail Petawawa Terrace Provincial Park is a unique jewel located in the centre of Petawawa. With 215 hectares of green space the parks boasts various environments that include an abundance of vegetation and wildlife. The Petawawa Terrace Provincial...

River Road Loop

Leaving from Pineridge Park, the River Road loop meanders down along to the Ottawa River where with views of the Ottawa you may find heron, salamanders and the occasional otter. Then challenge the gradual incline of the Radtke Rd hill. The views of peaceful farm...

Woodland Trail Loop

Woodland Trail Loop This loop offers the best of both worlds. Walk along level roads and then take it “off-road” through the Woodland Trail and its numerous trails. These nature trails cross along wetlands and swamps that contribute to the environments of many species...