Batawa is a small community of approximately 500 residents which is home to an elementary school, church, fire hall, sports fields and a busy community centre. As well, Batawa is home to its own sugar bush and several colonies of bees producing local honey. This spring will see the unveiling of a new and improved play area for children. In winter, Batawa hosts hockey tournaments on outdoor rinks as well as ski teams and ski lessons at the Batawa Ski HIll. There is recreational skiing in the daytime and LED lighting makes night skiing popular.