The Renfrew Victoria Hospital is a community hospital located in Renfrew, Ontario, in the heart of the Ottawa Valley. The geographic area of Renfrew County is 7,646 square kilometers. The southern tip lies about 70 kilometers from Ottawa; the eastern side is bordered by the Ottawa River; the northern tip extends to within about 100 kilometers of North Bay; and the western side is bordered by Algonquin Park in the north, and by the Counties of Lanark and West Carleton in the South. Many of the communities in the County lie within a 100 kilometer radius of the Town of Renfrew.

Less than an hour from Canada's capital, the Town of Renfrew is a beautiful four-season destination with marvelous attractions in town and nearby. Renfrew is strategically located on the TransCanada Highway, approximately 100 km west of Ottawa, with easy access to Montreal, Toronto, North Bay and Algonquin Park. It is the commercial hub of the area, serving a rural and small town population. Founded in the early 1800's, the Town of Renfrew is steeped in heritage and tradition. This unique heritage is celebrated annually in July with the Lumber Baron Festival. Entertainment, pageantry, sidewalk sales, outdoor concerts, music, dancing and living history, along with traditional Valley hospitality welcome all who attend. As the geographical hub of Renfrew County, the Town of Renfrew is a natural starting point for miles of travel adventure. Thrilling whitewater rafting, golfing, swimming, boating, fishing and skiing are only some of the activities that can be found in and around the Renfrew area.

According to 1996 Canada Census data the population of Renfrew County is 97,635. A large geographic area with a relatively small population density characterizes the catchments area of the Renfrew Victoria Hospital. The identified municipalities within our catchment area include the Town of Renfrew, Townships of Admaston and Bromley, McNab/Braeside, Horton, Whitewater, Greater Madawaska and Bonnechere Valley.