Beckwith blends quiet country living with quick connections to Carleton Place, Ottawa, and the broader Lanark County, making it easy to enjoy small-town ease without giving up city conveniences. Mississippi Lake frames the township’s western edge, inviting boating in summer and sparkling ice in winter, while tree-lined roads lead to farms, family neighborhoods, and weekend markets.
Outdoor time comes naturally here. The Township’s signature gathering place, Beckwith Park, offers expansive sports fields, playgrounds, and year-round programming at the Township of Beckwith. Locals stroll the Beckwith Trail and Goodwood Marsh Boardwalk, where birdlife and wetland views change with the seasons, and explore Mississippi Lake’s shorelines guided by the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority. For a dose of local heritage, the Carleton Place & Beckwith Heritage Museum curates stories that reveal how the area grew from mill towns to a flourishing rural-urban hub.
Families appreciate strong schooling options. Younger students attend Beckwith Public School in the Upper Canada District School Board, while teens have nearby choices at Carleton Place High School and the Catholic board’s Notre Dame Catholic High School. Housing ranges from waterfront retreats to new-build subdivisions near major routes, with shopping, rinks, and restaurants just minutes away in town.
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