Petawawa Military Relocation Realtor – Kim Habraken

Kim Habraken is a BGRS Realtor with Re/Max Pembroke Realty Ltd. Brokerage

Posted to Petawawa? Posted out of Petawawa? Your first move is to call Kim Habraken your Military Relocation expert for  Petawawa. Having resided in the area for many years and raising a family locally I know the community inside and out.  I have worked with many military/government personnel over the past and understand the unusual circumstances and time constraints surrounding a DND move.

I am an Approved Brookfield GRS Military Relocation Real Estate Agent .  If you are in the military and being posted to CFB Petawawa, I will help you find the perfect home location that suits your you and your families needs.

Kim was born and raised in Petawawa.  It would be my pleasure to help you with any real estate needs- buying, selling or investing. I service Petawawa, Pembroke, Beachburg, Westmeath, Deep River and Chalk River.

Call Kim Habaken today! Direct: 613-639-4994

To make relocation easier, I have an inventory of properties that you can view during your house hunting trip.

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Buy or sell your property with Kim Habraken at RE/MAX Pembroke Realty Ltd. Your RE/MAX agent in Pembroke is a trained professional with deep knowledge of the real estate market.

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I take pride in working with first time home buyers as I use my knowledge in the building industry and my negotiating skills to ensure a great investment.

Currently listing real estate in: Petawawa, Pembroke, Beachburg, Westmeath, Deep River and Chalk River

Real Estate areas listed in the past: Bonnechere Valley, Centre Lake Junction, Deep River, Killaloe, Hagarty And Richards, Kitchener, Laurentian Valley, North Algona Wilberforce, Petawawa, Whitewater Region

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About Pembroke Real Estate

Pembroke (2016 population 13,882; CA population 23,269) is a city in Ontario, Canada at the confluence of the Muskrat River and the Ottawa River in the Ottawa Valley. Pembroke is the location of the administrative headquarters of Renfrew County, though the city itself is politically independent. It is 150 kilometers northwest of Ottawa.

Pembroke was incorporated as a town in 1878 and as a city in 1971. It was named seat for Renfrew County in 1861. This set the stage for construction shortly thereafter on the Renfrew County Courthouse, which was finished in 1867, and the arrival of many civil servants, much wealth and much construction. In the 20-year period following 1861, Pembroke basically became the city it is today in terms of layout and buildings, although many homes and other structures have been lost to time. A fire in 1918 destroyed much of Pembroke’s downtown.

From 2005 to 2007, the courthouse and (now non-functional) jail were re-constructed into one building and historic renovations were also completed. Visitors on weekdays can view original 1867 jail cells in the basement, and the original courtroom, complete with a huge replica of the original brass light fixture. County meetings were held here for many years. Three hangings occurred at the indoor gallows inside the Courthouse, two in the 1870’s and one in 1952.

Other historic buildings that survive in Pembroke include a historic synagogue, two original hospitals, the Dunlop mansion (Grey Gables Manor Bed & Breakfast), the ‘Munroe Block’ downtown, and two houses belonging to the White family. A fire in 1918 downtown destroyed many buildings, including the Pembroke Opera House.^[3]

In 1898 Pembroke became the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pembroke.

Pembroke is the largest commercial center between North Bay and Ottawa.

Historically, forestry and farming formed the backbone of the local economy and remain important today. Local timber products include lumber, plywood, veneer, hydro poles and fibreboard. Other local manufacturing operations produce office furniture.

CFB Petawawa in nearby Petawawa and Chalk River Laboratories of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited in Chalk River are also regional employers. Chalk River Laboratories is being restructured to a GOCO (Government Owned, Contractor Operated) Laboratory.

The economy also benefits from tourism, aided partly by Pembroke’s location on the Trans-Canada Highway. Pembroke is a gateway to natural adventures on the Petawawa and Ottawa Rivers, Algonquin Park and to world-class white water rafting a short distance to the southwest.

About Petawawa 

Petawawa is a town located in eastern portion of Southern Ontario. Situated in the Ottawa Valley, with a population of 17,187 (2

The town lies on the west bank of the Ottawa River, at the confluence of the Petawawa River. Situated across the Ottawa River from the Laurentian Mountains, and east of Algonquin Park, Petawawa is a favorite stop for outdoor enthusiasts, anglers, hikers, canoers, and kayakers.

The earliest settlement in the Petawawa area was inhabited by the Algonquin First Nation. The name of Petawawa originates from a local Algonquin language word, biidaawewe, meaning “where one hears a noise like this”. The spelling of the name of the town was Petewawa until at least 1916.  There are no sources showing when the official name was changed from Petewawa to Petawawa, but photographs after 1916 with the former spelling have not been found.  While the records of the official name change are non-existent, it has been speculated that the influx of immigration to the area changed the pronunciation of the word from its native roots to a more European pronunciation. Over time this may have changed the spelling of the Town’s name into the present day format.

In the late 19th century, the area was surveyed and settled by emigres from Scotland, Ireland and Germany. The land was unsuitable for crops, but the heavily forested surroundings were useful for logging. The Canadian military acquired land in the area in 1905, which later became Canadian Forces Base Petawawa. During this period it was used as an internment camp for German POW’s during World War II. Later, it became home to the Canadian Airborne Regiment before it was disbanded in 1995. Today, it is one of Canada’s largest ground forces bases with members deployed throughout the world on various missions supporting the United Nations in peacekeeping or the War on Terror.

Petawawa was incorporated as a township in 1865. An Internment camp was set up at the Militia Camp in Petawawa from December 1914 to May 1916.

In 1961, the urban area of Petawawa was incorporated as a separate village. On July 1, 1997, the village and township re-amalgamated to form the Town of Petawawa. 

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