Community Connect

PEMBROKE, ON | A veteran-owned blacksmith shop in the Ottawa Valley is offering residents an opportunity to learn traditional metalworking skills, from basic forging techniques to more advanced projects. Forged in Canada, located at 1043 Pembroke Street East, is owned and operated by retired military member Lanny Hill. After leaving the military, Hill pursued formal...

BRAESIDE, ON | An Arnprior-area community organization is bringing men together through woodworking, shared projects, and opportunities to contribute to the local community. The Arnprior/McNab/Braeside Men’s Shed operates from 832 River Road in Braeside. The group provides a workshop where members can develop practical skills, exchange knowledge, and work alongside others with similar interests. Projects...

PETAWAWA, ON | Cyclists looking for opportunities to ride with others can explore the GearHeads Cycling Club, a Petawawa-based organization offering group activities throughout the Upper Ottawa Valley. The club organizes rides for different experience levels, including road cycling, gravel riding, and mountain biking. Its activities bring together local residents who share an interest in...

PEMBROKE, ON | A veteran-owned skydiving centre at the Pembroke & Area Airport is offering Ottawa Valley residents the opportunity to experience parachuting, from introductory tandem jumps to advanced training. Airborne Petawawa operates under the direction of former military personnel and offers tandem skydiving, solo certification courses, military qualification conversions, and wingsuit instruction. The business...