An aerial view of Pembroke.

Community Profile

Welcome to the City of Pembroke! We are excited to have you join our community.

Pembroke is home to 14,000 residents and welcomes thousands more daily as the hub of the region. The city offers a variety for you to explore and enjoy covering everything from shopping to dining to entertainment to community services.

Living in Pembroke

Pembroke offers a blend of urban access to services and amenities and rural access to space and nature. Below are highlights of key community features. You can find more detailed information on these highlights and more under the Living Here section of our main website.

Education

Pembroke is home to schools from grades kindergarten to 12 from the English Public, English Catholic, French Public, and French Catholic school boards. It is also home to Algonquin College’s Waterfront Campus, which sits on the shores of the Ottawa River at Pembroke’s waterfront.

Read more about all our schools on our Education page.

Healthcare

Pembroke has an active physician community, many assisted living and long-term care facilities, and other specialized healthcare providers throughout the city to supply residents with all necessary services.

Pembroke Regional Hospital provides acute services in emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, acute mental health, orthopaedics, and obstetrics. The PRH has a full range of rehabilitation services, is the designated District Stroke Centre for our region, and provides community-based mental health services throughout Renfrew County. Chemotherapy, dialysis, and a variety of ambulatory care clinics are offered on an outpatient basis through partnerships with regional centres and nearby specialists. The PRH offers a full range of diagnostic services including computed tomography, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), nuclear medicine, and mammography.

For more information on local healthcare, visit our Health and Long-Term Care page.

Library

Pembroke Public Library is a community and cultural hub with a variety of services, programs, and resources. Located in the heart of downtown, visit the library to enjoy its collections, events, and support services.

Utilities

Water and sewer

The City provides water and sewer services to properties in Pembroke. Bills are sent four times per year. For information on rates and payment, visit our Water and Sewer Services page.

Hydro

Locally-owned and operated distributor, Ottawa River Power, provides hydro in Pembroke.

When moving into Ottawa River Power’s service area, you need to fill out their Standard Supply Contract in order to have service supplied to your property. The form can be emailed, sent by mail, or dropped off in person to their offices at 283 Pembroke St. W.

Internet and cable

Here is a list of local internet and cable providers:

Jobs

Find all local job listings on the Labour Market Group of Renfrew and Lanark’s Jobs Tool website.

For employment support, visit the Algonquin College Community Employment Services website.

Recreation in Pembroke

You can enjoy a wide variety of experiences in Pembroke when it comes to recreation and entertainment. We have a strong business community with a great mix of unique, boutique shops and box store brands. Our robust restaurant scene has more than 50 spots for you to enjoy. We have active clubs and organizations, as well as municipal amenities, providing all kinds of sports and recreation experiences. You are sure to find something to do in Pembroke!

Check out some of the local highlights below. You can find more detailed information on these highlights and more under the Recreation and Culture section of our main website.

Shopping and dining

Pembroke has a strong retail presence throughout the city, with major centres including Pembroke Mall, West End Plaza, and downtown Pembroke.

Pembroke features a variety of dining options for your breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack! There are dine-in and takeout options, plus patios across the city. Don't want to leave home or work? Many restaurants offer delivery or can be found on food delivery apps in the area, including Valley Eats and DoorDash.

Pembroke's full listing of bars, restaurants, cafes, and shops is available in our business directory.

Recreation and culture hot spots

Be sure to check out these great spots as you get to know our community!

Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre
Kinsmen Pool
Pembroke Farmers’ Market
Pembroke Heritage Murals
Pembroke Memorial Centre and Pembroke and Area Community Centre (arenas)
Pembroke parks – more than 20 to explore

For information on local clubs and organizations, head to our Sports and Fitness Organizations page.