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ATV

Barron Canyon Trail System

The Barron Canyon Trail System offers over 100 km of ATV and side‑by‑side trails winding through forests, wetlands, lakes, and rocky terrain between Petawawa, Algonquin Park, Laurentian Hills, and the B Trail. This scenic and varied network is maintained by the Renfrew County ATV Club (RCATV), which works year‑round to keep trails safe, marked, and enjoyable for riders.

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Learn more and plan your ride using the RCATV trail maps and resources.

Track

Valley Trail Riders

A leading off‑road riding community in the Ottawa Valley, welcoming dirt bike, dual‑sport, and adventure riders of all levels. As part of the Ontario Federation of Trail Riders (OFTR), VTR supports sustainable trail access and legal riding opportunities, including access to the Algonquin Trail. Follow VTR online to learn more and get involved.

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Sky Diving

Airborne Petawawa delivers heart‑pounding skydiving adventures led by internationally recognized instructors at Ontario’s northernmost drop zone. Veteran‑owned and community‑minded, this top‑tier operation combines world‑class training with breathtaking views of the Ottawa Valley.

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As a USPA International Affiliate Drop Zone, Airborne Petawawa meets rigorous global safety standards while offering tandem skydives, advanced training, and specialty courses for thrill‑seekers of all levels. With deep military roots, exclusive discounts for service members, and ongoing support for wounded veterans, this is adventure with purpose.

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If you’re ready to jump out of an airplane and experience pure adrenaline - Airborne Petawawa is where it happens.

Snowmobile

Snow Country Snowmobile Region (OFSC District 6)

Snow Country offers 2,850 km (1,770 miles) of trails through the Canadian Shield, spanning west from Arnprior to Deux-Rivières, and south from the Ottawa River to Perth, Sharbot Lake, Bancroft, and Haliburton County. With crisp winter temperatures and abundant snow, District 6 clubs work together to keep trails well-groomed and marked from mid-December to late March, delivering an exceptional snowmobiling experience.

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RAP Tour
(Round Algonquin Park)

The RAP Tour offers the ultimate Ontario snowmobiling experience in a single, scenic circle around Algonquin Park. Spanning OFSC Districts 6, 7, and 11, riders will navigate a thrilling mix of utility corridors, abandoned rail lines, logging roads, and vast forests of the rugged Canadian Shield. Plus, the tour includes the only snowmobile trail through the world-renowned Algonquin Park.

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Visitor Centre Location
phone number 613-687-5678
email: tourism@petawawa.ca
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We acknowledge that the Town of Petawawa was incorporated on the traditional, unceded, and unsurrendered Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. We recognize Petawawa's long history which predates the first arrival of colonists as early as 1613 and its significance to the indigenous peoples who lived and continue to live upon it and whose spiritual practices are tied to this land. We commit to understanding the profound impact and harm of colonization, honouring indigenous rights, and embracing reconciliation as a core responsibility. We further commit to honouring the reconciliation process by learning about the 7 Grandfather Teachings of love, respect, bravery, truth, honesty, humility, and wisdom, and applying these lessons to our stewardship of this land.

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