Canadian Forces Base Petawawa is a military base located 163 km northwest of Ottawa in the municipalities of Petawawa and Laurentian Hills. Founded in 1905 as Petawawa Military Camp, Petawawa was and is a base and training area for the Canadian Army. At present, CFB Petawawa is home to the Royal Canadian Regiment as well as armoured, artillery and engineer units. The facility covers over 300 square kilometres.