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[[Image:CFBPetawawa.JPG|thumb|500px|The main entrance to CFB Petawawa.]]
'''Canadian Forces Base Petawawa''', commonly referred to as '''CFB Petawawa''', is a [[Canadian Forces Base]] located in [[Petawawa, Ontario]]. It is operated as an army base by [[Canadian Forces Land Force Command]].

==About the Base==
Located in the Heart of the [[Ottawa Valley]] stands one of Canada's leading military bases.  Established in 1905, Canadian Forces Base Petawawa is home to 5,100 military personnel, 7,700 family members and 1000 civilian employees. 

Along the shores of the picturesque [[Ottawa River]], CFB Petawawa shares a natural bond with its host community, the Town of Petawawa, as well as the City of [[Pembroke, Ontario]] and the 16 other municipalities that make up [[Renfrew County]].

As a partner in the Petawawa Community, CFB Petawawa offers numerous outstanding services and programs to the community. 

==Approximate Personnel Numbers==

'''Military:''' 5,100
'''Civilians:''' 1,000
'''Family Members:''' 7,700
'''Total:''' 13,800

Of these, approximately 6,000 live in local communities of the [[Ottawa Valley]]. Majority live between [[Deep River, Ontario|Deep River]] and [[Pembroke, Ontario|Pembroke]].

The Base Commander is  ([http://www.army.dnd.ca/CFB_PETAWAWA/basecommander-en.html LCol William (Bill) Moore.])⏎
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==Infrastructure==

'''Total Buildings:''' 465
'''Total Owned Lands /Petawawa Training Area:''' 300 sq Km 

==Fitness Facilities==

Located on Festubert Boulevard, Dundonald Hall is the main fitness facility on Base. It houses a 53,000 square foot field house, a 200 meter indoor running track, a 25 meter swimming pool, a wading pool equipped with a winding water slide, and whirlpool and sauna facilities.
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==External links==
*[http://www.army.forces.ca/CFB_PETAWAWA Department of National Defence Canada - CFB Petawawa]

[[Category:Canadian Forces bases in Ontario|Petawawa]]
[[Category:Renfrew County, Ontario]]

[[fr:Camp militaire de Petawawa]]