Carleton Place – Meet me on the Mississippi!
Carleton Place is a town in Eastern Ontario, Canada in Lanark County, about 46 kilometres (29 mi) west of downtown Ottawa. It is located at the crossroads of Highway 15 and Highway 7, halfway between the towns of Perth, Almonte, Smiths Falls and the nation’s capital, Ottawa. Just minutes from highway 7 and another 15 minutes to the 417, the commute is a laid back one where the 20 minutes of uneventful highway driving will become part of your favourite unwind time. The Mississippi River, a tributary of the Ottawa River flows through the town. Carleton Place offers a retreat lifestyle where you can enjoy your surroundings with the well maintained bike paths along the river, the wonderful historic downtown commerce area, and canoe club and beach on the Mississippi to name a few of the local distractions. You will find everything you need here, from the big box stores to a wonderful variety of restaurants, and most importantly wonderful community feel of country hospitality.
School Information
Elementary Schools – Public Schools
Arklan Community Public School – 123 Patterson Crescent, Carleton Place, ON, K7C 4R2 – Telephone: (613) 257-8113
Caldwell Elementary School – 70 Caldwell Street, Carleton Place, ON K7C 3A5 – Telephone: (613) 257-1270
Elementary Schools – Catholic
St. Mary’s Catholic School – 4 Hawthorne Avenue, Carleton Place, ON K7C 3A9 – Telephone: (613) 257-1538
St. Gregory Catholic School – 176 Townline Road W, Carleton Place, ON K7C 3P7 – Telephone: (613) 257-8468
French Language Schools
Ecole catholique J.-L.-Couroux – 10 Avenue Findlay, Carleton Place, ON K7C 4K1 – Telephone: (613) 521-0607
High Schools
Notre Dame Catholic High School – 157 McKenzie Street, Carleton Place, ON K7C 4P2 – Telephone: (613) 253-4700
Carleton Place High School – 215 Lake Avenue W, Carleton Place, ON K7C 1M3 – Telephone: (613) 257-2720
Private Schools
Mississippi School – 150 Mill Street, Carleton Place, ON, K7C 1T4 – Telephone: (613) 261-6249
Top 10 things to do in Carleton Place:
- Bridge Street – You never know what you’ll find in the shops and restaurants on Bridge Street! An eclectic mix of shops and services make up our downtown core! Throw in some amazing restaurants and you’ve got a winning combo!
- Riverside Park – Take advantage of the beautiful Riverside Park! With its sandy beach and amazing splash pad you’re sure to stay cool during the summer! Riverside Park also has a beautiful trail and shady trees, a great place for a picnic! It’s also the home of the oldest flat water Canoe Club in Canada! Check out some of our other parks as well.
- Canadian Co-Operative Wool Growers – Almost 3 million pounds of wool arrive in Carleton Place for grading every year. It’s true! Go and take a look! There’s even a museum where you can learn about the different sheep! Once you’re done, you can check out all of the great merchandise at The Real Wool Shop!
- Carleton Place & Beckwith Heritage Museum – Step inside and be amazed! The Carleton Place & Beckwith Heritage Museum holds all the answers to your questions on our local history. Learn how the early settlers of CP lived and find out more about its first inhabitants! Once you’re done touring the museum step outside and check out their labyrinth and gardens!
- Walking Trails – There are over 5 walking trails in Carleton Place! From the Riverside Trail to the Hendry Farm Park, we have trails for everyone! Walking, biking or even roller blading! Want more information? Come to the Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce and Arts Carleton Place Headquarters, which doubles as an information centre and Gift Shop!
- Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce & Arts- Taking a Trip? Want to do something fun in Carleton Place? When’s garbage pick-up? Want a list of all the Nature Trails? Come on in to the Information Centre! We have all the answers! We also double as a gift shop that displays beautiful art that is for sale! The Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce runs the Information Centre and Arts Carleton Place supplies the art to decorate their headquarters! The Dynamic Duo! Don’t forget to buy a deck of 52 Things to See and Do in Carleton Place!
- An Evening of Theatre – Music, Dance, Drama on Stage! The Mississippi MUDDS is a local amateur theatre that puts on amazing shows that are held in the Town Hall Auditorium! Take in a show featuring local performers! The Mississippi MUDDS are known throughout the Valley for their stellar performances. They also put on murder mystery dinners. They are always accepting new members! The Mississippi MUDDS also host Youth Theatre Workshops!
- A Night of Hockey! – If the theatre isn’t for you, then head on over to the Carleton Place Arena to watch the Carleton Place Canadians battle it out on the ice! The games are guaranteed to be action-packed fun! The arena also has public skating from August to April! If the summer heat gets to be too much, just strap on the skates and take ’em for a joy ride!
- Heritage Carleton Place – The Town Hall, built in the 1800s, demands attention! With it’s big bold doors and its incredible stone work, its a building to be admired. Don’t just stop at the Town Hall, discover all of the heritage buildings in CP – our walking tour highlights them all! Pick up the guide at the Tourism Centre or the Town Hall!
- Carleton Place Library –Don’t you just love a good book? Check out the best ones at the Carleton Place Library! With its cozy atmosphere and comfy chairs, you’ll be there for hours! You can also do research on your family tree and find out more about your CP relatives! If you want to own your favourite novels, be sure to stop in at Read’s Book Shop! While you’re there, enjoy the great coffee and yummy treats!
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