Carleton Place blends small-town ease with big-river scenery and quick connections to city life. Set along the Mississippi River in Lanark County, it’s an easy commute to Ottawa via Highway 7, yet it feels distinctly its own, with red-brick mill buildings, tree-lined streets, and a downtown that hums on weekends.
Bridge Street’s independent shops and cafes anchor a walkable core, while the river steals the show. The Town’s event calendar, parks, and trails keep the seasons full, from concerts to family skate nights—explore it all through the Town of Carleton Place. Paddling is practically a tradition here; the Carleton Place Canoe Club, among the country’s oldest, launches athletes and casual canoeists alike onto calm morning waters. Riverside Park’s beach and splash pad, the Mississippi RiverWalk, and access to the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail make daily fresh-air time effortless, and local stories come alive at the Carleton Place & Beckwith Heritage Museum.
Families appreciate strong schooling options. Carleton Place High School serves grades 7–12, with Caldwell Street Public School, Arklan Community Public School, and St. Mary Catholic School covering the early years. Weekends invite easy day trips to the artisan shops and trails of Mississippi Mills or the heritage streets of Perth, then back home for sunset by the falls.
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