Performing Arts & Cultural Facilities
Festival Hall @ L'Équinoxe
Discover the vibrant heart of performing arts in the Ottawa Valley at Festival Hall, a 520-seat theatre located in Pembroke, Ontario. As the largest performance venue between North Bay and Ottawa, Festival Hall has been captivating audiences since 1979 with world-class entertainment, community productions, and unforgettable live experiences.
Jointly owned by the City of Pembroke, Township of Laurentian Valley, and Town of Petawawa, and operated by Kitchissippi Productions since January 2025, Festival Hall continues to play a key role in supporting the arts and enriching the cultural fabric of our region.
Petawawa Heritage Village
The Petawawa Heritage Society is the non-profit organization responsible for the development and maintenance of the Petawawa Heritage Village. As the stewards of the area’s pre-1914 Canadian History, the organization is challenged with the ongoing and ever-growing responsibility to preserve and restore its many exhibits.
The mandate of the Society includes collecting and preserving materials pertaining to the town and its environment, interpreting the history of the area through exhibitions, educational programs, and publications, perpetuating the memory and spirit of pioneers, encouraging historical research, today & tomorrow, and keeping our Town Council informed on matters of historical interest.
Artists & Artisans
Ottawa Valley Artists League
A group of local artists who work in a wide range of mediums. What they have in common is their love of all things artistic and their decision to live and work in the Ottawa Valley. They represent a wide range of styles and an eclectic choice of mediums ranging from traditional oil on canvas to non-traditional jewelry.
Taste of the Valley (Renfew County)
Celebrates local food, products, art and culture. Various Taste of the Valley events introduce people to a variety of picturesque rural communities within the County of Renfrew for a sample of what is proudly produced in the Ottawa Valley.
Valley Artisans' Co-op
Established in 1987, it remains one of the finest gift and souvenir shops in the Valley.