Pembroke
Small-town & rural living in Eastern Ontario.
What it’s like to live in Pembroke, who it suits, what homes cost and how to get around — with live listings and local guidance from Kaitlynn Martins.
Lifestyle
Living in Pembroke
Pembroke is a quieter small-town or country setting with larger lots and a slower pace. Town centres can be walkable; most properties outside town rely on the car.
Pembroke is a city in Eastern Ontario, Canada, located at the confluence of the Muskrat River and the Ottawa River in the Ottawa Valley. It lies approximately 145 kilometres northwest of Ottawa. It serves as the county seat of Renfrew County and functions as a regional administrative, judicial, healthcare, and commercial centre for surrounding communities, independent of the county government. Historically, Pembroke developed as an important centre of the Ottawa Valley lumber trade, a role that shaped its early growth and institutional development. (Source: Wikipedia)
Who it’s best for
Utilities & services
Rural properties often use a private well and septic system — inspections and water testing matter. Internet options vary by road.