Summer is made for outdoor adventures and we have just the thing, or should we say, the park. Petawawa Terrace Provincial Park offers stunning green vegetation across Ontario’s natural landscape. Head to the Ottawa region and explore Petawawa Terrace Provincial Park, home to a high sand terrace and beautiful natural springs.

About an hour and a half from Ottawa, Petawawa, Ontario, is located between the Petawawa River and the Ottawa River. This town offers pleasures in every season, from sandy beaches to snowshoeing in the winter. But when it comes to the provincial park, it’s not to be missed.

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According to Petawawa’s official website, the park is located right in the center of town and covers 215 hectares of green space.

“Please note that there are no Ontario Parks visitor services, facilities or activities at this park,” the city explains. “In addition, signage is outdated. There are some additional side trails that are not shown, and other trails are overgrown or inaccessible at various times of the year.”

According to Ontario Parks, you can still find marine clay from the ancient Champlain Sea on the Petawawa Terrace. You can also find sandy soils here, which are a rare landscape in Ontario. And of course, the cold water springs.

“The terraces show us the history of postglacial erosion and give a clue as to what happened before, but at the same time they provide a diverse habitat for wildlife,” explains Ontario Parks.

If you plan to explore the park, make sure you wear appropriate footwear for your safety.

And after a long day of exploring, refuel at one of Petawawa’s many restaurants. Renfrew County offers an interactive map of dining options in the county, including Petawawa.

What are you waiting for? Plan your trip!

Petawawa Terrace Provincial Park

Where: 17 Sunset Crescent, Petawawa, ON