Town of Petawawa

10/15/2026

Learn how to move your body to strengthen your muscles and build confidence in movement. 💪🏃‍➡️

Our 50+ Strength & Stability program is designed to help improve strength, balance, and overall mobility through safe, effective exercises. Using resistance bands, bodyweight movements, and other fitness equipment, participants will learn proper movement techniques that support everyday activities and promote confidence in staying active.

Find out how to register here: https://petawawa.ca/recreation-and-tourism/register-for-a-program/

10/15/2026

Vote for your favourite Pumpkin Folk displays at local businesses in the Town of Petawawa! The 8th annual Petawawa Ramble is officially underway.

Full event details online at www.petawawa.ca/ramble

🎃 Voting is officially OPEN!

The 8th annual Petawawa Ramble, presented by Mike's Hardware, is underway and there are 60+ creative Pumpkin Folk displays to discover around Town!

Take a drive, check out the displays and vote for your favourites. Every vote helps celebrate the creativity of our local businesses!

🗳️ Cast your votes and find all the Ramble details at www.petawawa.ca/ramble

10/15/2026

The Petawawa Pantry Food Bank will be accepting donations at Quality Inn & Suites Petawawa this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. during Farm to Trail. If you're planning to stroll the Algonquin Trail and enjoy the vendors, live entertainment, animals, and family activities, consider bringing along a donation to support a great local cause.

See you on the trail! 🍂

10/15/2026

🏏🍂 Discover the Game of Cricket!

Visit the Petawawa Civic Centre this Sunday for a free cricket demonstration from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. No registration required. Following the demonstration, spectators are invited to watch a match between the Pembroke Lions and the Ottawa Tuskers.

10/15/2026

🗳️ ARE YOU ON THE VOTERS’ LIST?

The 2026 Municipal Election is coming up, and the Town of Petawawa is reminding residents to make sure their voter information is up to date.

The election will be conducted using Vote by Internet or telephone, and eligible voters will receive a Voter Information Letter in the mail with instructions on how to vote.

📬 Haven’t received your Voter Information Letter by Tuesday, October 13, 2026?
Please contact the Town:
📧 [email protected]
📞 613-687-5536

Voting Period:
Voting opens at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 16 and closes at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026.

🌐☎️ Vote online or by telephone anytime, anywhere during the voting period.

Need assistance voting? In-person voting will be available at Town Hall:
📍 1111 Victoria Street, Petawawa, ON

• Friday, October 16: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (tablet)
• Saturday, October 17: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (tablet, laptop or telephone)
• October 19–23: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (tablet)
• Monday, October 26: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (tablet, laptop or telephone)

Make sure you’re ready to vote in the 2026 Municipal Election! 🗳️

10/14/2026

Wondering how to vote online in the 2026 Municipal Election? We've got you covered!

🌐 Voting online is easy, convenient, and can be done from the comfort of your own home!

Not sure what to expect? Check out this helpful step-by-step video demonstration to see how the online voting process works before casting your ballot!

🎥 Watch the video demonstration here:
https://vimeo.com/1225523415/644eb9e299

📅 Voting Period:
October 16 at 10:00 a.m. to October 26 at 8:00 p.m.

✅ Take a few minutes to watch the video and get familiar with the voting process so you're ready when voting opens!

🔎 Looking for more election information?
Visit the Town of Petawawa's election webpage for important dates, voting information, helpful resources, and answers to frequently asked questions.

🌐 https://petawawa.ca/town-hall/elections/

Online voting training video.

10/14/2026

🎃 Make Your Trick-or-Treating Accessible This Halloween!

Want to create a spooktacular Halloween that every little witch, wizard, and ghost can enjoy? It’s easier than you think! A few simple tweaks can turn your home into a fun, welcoming, and inclusive trick-or-treating station.

✨Tips for an Accessible Halloween:

Barrier-Free Access: Skip the stairs, steep slopes, and twisty paths—make it easy for everyone to reach your treats.

Well-Lit Paths: Light the way so tiny witches and ghouls don’t get spooked—or stumble!

Clear Obstacles: Remove toys, garden tools, or decorations that could trip up trick-or-treaters.

Smart Vehicle Placement: Park in the street or garage for easy access.

Station Location: End-of-driveway or garage stations work best.

Get Creative: No driveway? No problem! Host a trunk-or-treat—decorate your car with pumpkins, ghosts, or cobwebs for extra spooky fun.

With just a few simple changes, you can make Halloween safe, fun, and inclusive for every child!

👉For more tips, visit

Learn more about how to make trick or treating accessible to all children.

10/14/2026

🚧🚲 The Construction Yard Bike Park is now closed for the 2026 season. Thank you for visiting & we will see you next year!

10/13/2026

2026 MUNICIPAL & SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION – HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT ONLINE VOTING?

With voting opening on October 16, we want to make sure residents have the information they need to feel confident and prepared to cast their ballot!

The Town of Petawawa has created an Online Voting Questions & Answers Guide to help residents better understand the internet and telephone voting process.

The guide answers common questions, including:

🔹 Why does the Town use internet and telephone voting instead of paper ballots?

🔹 How secure is online voting, and is my ballot kept confidential?

🔹 What if I don't have access to a computer, phone or internet?

🔹 What does my Voter Information Letter look like?

🔹 How do I cast my ballot online?

The guide also includes step-by-step voting instructions, helpful screenshots, and a video demonstration to walk you through the online voting process.

📅 Voting Period: October 16 at 10:00 a.m. to October 26 at 8:00 p.m.

We encourage all eligible voters to take a few minutes to review the guide before voting begins!

👉 Read the Online Voting Q&A Guide here: