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, air and utility services for all business needs. The Municipal Industrial park has prime vacant land ready for development. Major area employers include Canadian Forces Base Petawawa and Chalk River Nuclear Laboratories (AECL). Area businesses are expanding and new commercial development is anticipated; residential development is thriving. Petawawa has approximately 16,000 residents and growing.