Base Facts
The base 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 adjacent to 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:
- Canadian Forces personnel: 5,328
- DND civilian employees: 936
- Canadian Forces dependents: 5,653
Approximately 6,000 people directly connected to the base live in local communities between Deep River and Pembroke.
The base has an extensive infrastructure with 465 buildings and over 300 km2 of property comprising the Petawawa Training Area.
Read more about this topic: CFB Petawawa
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