Petawawa
| Town of Petawawa | |
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 Town of Petawawa
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| Coordinates: 45°54′N 77°17′W / 45.9°N 77.283°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| County | Renfrew County |
| Incorporated (town) | July 1, 1997 |
| Area[1] | |
| • Land | 164.68 km2 (63.58 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 15,988 |
| • Density | 97.1/km2 (251/sq mi) |
| Source: Canada 2011 Census | |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Website | Town of Petawawa |
Petawawa is a town located in eastern portion of Southern Ontario. Situated in the Ottawa Valley, with a population of 15,988 (2011 Census). Petawawa is the most populous municipality in Renfrew County.
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Geography
Petawawa is located at latitude 45°54' north and longitude 77°17' west.
The town lies on the west bank of the Ottawa River, at the confluence of the Petawawa River. Situated across the Ottawa River from the Laurentian Mountains, and east of Algonquin Park, Petawawa is a favourite stop for outdoor enthusiasts, anglers, hikers, canoers, and kayakers.
Transportation
Ontario Highway 17, Greyhound bus lines, and the local commercial airport (Pembroke Airport) located in Petawawa, all provide access to this town.
Primary industries
Petawawa's primary employer is the Canadian Government. Most of Petawawa's residents work as civilian employees, or as members of the Canadian Forces at CFB Petawawa which is home to 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, and 2 Area Support Unit[2]
Another major employer is Atomic Energy of Canada Limited located nearby in Chalk River.[3]
History
The earliest settlement in the Petawawa area was inhabited by the Algonquin First Nation. The name of Petawawa originates from a local Algonquin language word, biidaawewe, meaning "where one hears a noise like this".
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1951 | 1,017 | — |
| 1961 | 4,509 | +343.4% |
| 1971 | 5,784 | +28.3% |
| 1981 | 5,520 | −4.6% |
| 1991 | 5,793 | +4.9% |
| 1996 | 6,540 | +12.9% |
| 2001 | 14,398 | +120.2% |
| 2006 | 14,651 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 15,988 | +9.1% |
| Pre-2001 figures are for the Village of Petawawa; 2001 figures onward are for the Town of Petawawa. | ||
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. During this period it was used as an internment camp for German POWs during World War II. Later, it became home to the Canadian Airborne Regiment before it was disbanded in 1995. Today, it is one of Canada's largest ground forces bases with members deployed throughout the world on various missions supporting the United Nations in peacekeeping or the War on Terror.
Petawawa was incorporated as a township in 1865. In 1961, the urban area of Petawawa was incorporated as a separate village. On July 1, 1997, the village and township re-amalgamated to form the Town of Petawawa.
Climate
| Climate data for Petawawa | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 10 (50) |
11.5 (52.7) |
24.5 (76.1) |
32 (90) |
33.9 (93.0) |
36.4 (97.5) |
38.5 (101.3) |
38.9 (102.0) |
33.3 (91.9) |
28.5 (83.3) |
19.2 (66.6) |
15.4 (59.7) |
38.9 (102.0) |
| Average high °C (°F) | −6.4 (20.5) |
−4.4 (24.1) |
1.9 (35.4) |
10.8 (51.4) |
19.3 (66.7) |
23.3 (73.9) |
26.3 (79.3) |
24.5 (76.1) |
19 (66) |
11.9 (53.4) |
4 (39) |
−3.9 (25.0) |
10.5 (50.9) |
| Average low °C (°F) | −19.1 (−2.4) |
−17.8 (0.0) |
−10.6 (12.9) |
−2.1 (28.2) |
4.5 (40.1) |
8.9 (48.0) |
11.8 (53.2) |
10.8 (51.4) |
6 (43) |
0.6 (33.1) |
−4.8 (23.4) |
−14.9 (5.2) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −41.1 (−42.0) |
−39.4 (−38.9) |
−33.8 (−28.8) |
−17.6 (0.3) |
−7.5 (18.5) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
2 (36) |
−1.1 (30.0) |
−5.2 (22.6) |
−12.6 (9.3) |
−24.8 (−12.6) |
−37.9 (−36.2) |
−41.1 (−42.0) |
| Precipitation mm (inches) | 52 (2.05) |
46.4 (1.827) |
60.4 (2.378) |
61.8 (2.433) |
68.5 (2.697) |
81.3 (3.201) |
76.5 (3.012) |
81.1 (3.193) |
79 (3.11) |
75.1 (2.957) |
67.2 (2.646) |
67.1 (2.642) |
816.2 (32.134) |
| Source: Environment Canada[4] | |||||||||||||
Communities
In addition to the primary urban core of Petawawa, the town also comprises the communities of Black Bay, Kramer Subdivision, Laurentian View, McGuire, Petawawa Point, Pine Meadows, Pine Ridge, Pinehurst Estates and Riverview.
See also
- List of communities in Ontario
References
- ^ "2011 Census Profile". http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=3547076&Geo2=CD&Code2=3547&Data=Count&SearchText=petawawa&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=&TABID=1.
- ^ http://www.army.gc.ca/iaol/143000440000726/index-Eng.html
- ^ http://www.aecl.ca/site3.aspx
- ^ Environment Canada—Canadian Climate Normals 1971–2000, accessed 11 November 2009
External links
- Town of Petawawa, Ontario Official Website
- Department of National Defence Canada - CFB Petawawa
- The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 517, Petawawa Ontario
- Petawawa Public Library
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Coordinates: 45°54′N 77°17′W / 45.9°N 77.283°W
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