Town of Carleton Place

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Winning tastes of Carleton Place

Life really IS better on the river. Whet your Olympic appetite in the paddling culture of Canada’s Mississippi River, a waterway that has made Carleton Place a natural draw for decades, and home to the oldest continuously operating Canoe Club in Canada.

Early settlers chose this site for the waterfall, where mills were built attracting textile and lumber industries. When the post office was constructed in 1829, the area was named Carleton Place after a square in Glasgow, Scotland. The community grew to great success once the railway arrived later in the century.

Make a Memory | Things to Do

Explore the 7 Wonders of Carleton Place or the Heritage Haunted Walk
Feast your eyes on the scenery along the Mississippi Riverwalk Trail, Riverside Park, or Roy Brown Park
Learn the stories of world famous legends such as Captain Roy Brown, Stompin’ Tom, and the Findlay Foundry through 16 hand-painted murals
Try a prized craft beer by Stalwart Brewing Company or Braumeister Brewing Company
Tickle your taste buds at the seasonal farmers’ market, or visit Carleton Junction where the “friendship oven” can deliver stone-baked goodness
Treat a bride, and shop where good taste shines at Sinders Bridal House or Renewed with Love Bridal Boutique
Indulge your inner child at Carleton Junction
Spend an afternoon visiting the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum to find out more about Carleton Place’s rich (and woolly) history
Capture Carleton Place’s photo worthy landmarks

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Did you know? More than 3 million pounds of raw wool is graded each year in Carleton Place.

Throughout its history, the Mississippi River has made Carleton Place an attractive place to settle, and it continues to draw people here today for its beauty, commerce & way of life.

Launch your boat or canoe and take in the scenery. Take a stand up paddle board lesson. Cast a line and catch a bass, walleye or pike. The Mississippi Riverwalk nature trail is the perfect place for a bike ride or a walk with your dog.
Enjoy a meal and a local craft beer on one of the many outdoor patios. Many restaurants and cafes have menu items that use Lanark County maple syrup. Local breweries offer tastings and a can shop so you can take your favourite home with you.
It is perhaps the ideal place to find your wedding dress, as Carleton Place is home to three of Ontario’s top bridal shops. Fulfill your Pinterest rustic, country dream wedding board at one of our boutique wedding venues.

Museum: Spend an afternoon visiting the Carleton Place and Beckwith CP Beckwith Museum Heritage Museum to find out more about the rich history of Carleton Place. Built in 1872 as the original town hall, the building was home to the community offices, an upstairs meeting hall and a jail. Within six years there was a shortage of school space in town and after much heated debate the building was converted to the Victoria School. It remained in operation until 1969.