Ottawa's Connaught Range Primary Training Centre is set to see active military training, and locals in the west end and Stittsville area are being asked to take note.
What's Happening
The Canadian Armed Forces have issued a public service announcement regarding upcoming military training exercises at the Connaught Range Primary Training Centre, located on the western outskirts of Ottawa near Stittsville. Residents in the surrounding area may notice increased military presence, vehicle movement, and potentially hear sounds associated with live-fire or tactical training exercises.
This kind of advance notice is standard practice for the Department of National Defence, keeping communities informed and reducing alarm when activity ramps up at the facility.
About Connaught Range
Connaught Range has been a cornerstone of Canadian military training for over a century. The facility is one of the oldest and most active military training ranges in the country, used regularly by the Canadian Armed Forces for small arms qualification, tactical exercises, and various skills development programs.
The range sits within proximity to residential communities in Ottawa's west end, including parts of Stittsville and Kanata, making community communication especially important when training activity increases.
What Residents Should Expect
During active training periods at Connaught Range, nearby residents may notice:
- Sounds of gunfire or explosions from live-fire exercises — these are controlled and supervised
- Increased military vehicle traffic on surrounding roads
- Low-flying helicopters or aircraft supporting training operations
- Restricted access to certain areas near the range perimeter
There is no cause for alarm. All activity takes place within the secured boundaries of the training centre under strict safety protocols.
Stay Informed
If you live near the Connaught Range area and have concerns about specific training activities, the Department of National Defence typically provides contact information through base public affairs offices. Stittsville Central, a community news source serving Ottawa's west end, was among the first local outlets to flag this notice for residents.
For anyone commuting or recreating near the range during active training windows, it's worth checking local community boards and the DND's public notices for specific dates and times.
Source: Stittsville Central / Google News Ottawa
