The 7 Wonders of Carleton Place

1️⃣ Carleton Junction

📍 142 Franktown Road (behind the CCWG)

Carleton Junction is a popular multi-use community gathering space and a recreational hub in Carleton Place, offering something for everyone. This park is located at the edge of downtown Carleton Place and connects to the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail. The park boasts a train-themed play structure, world-class skateboard park, pump track, along with a pavilion and washrooms. The newly constructed multi-use pad offers hockey & skating in the winter months, and basketball, event space, and road hockey in the summer months. The original frame train station for Carleton Place was located at this site and it will continue to be a community hub for many years to come!

2️⃣ Carleton Place Town Hall

📍 175 Bridge Street

Carleton Place Town Hall is a true gem in our community. This beautiful building is situated in the heart of downtown beside the Mississippi River, a must-see destination when visiting the town. Built-in 1897, by architect George W. King, this landmark is interesting both historically and architecturally and features a fine example of the Richardsonian Romanesque style architecture. The town hall was completed in 1897 at a cost of $26,000. Today the town hall houses the local government and the town staff.

3️⃣ Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum

📍 267 Edmund Street

The Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum was built in 1872 as the town hall and then later converted into the Victoria School. The building is a designated stone heritage building. The murals on the building tell its story as a town hall, the local jail, and school. During a visit, you can learn about the history of Township of Beckwith, the Town of Carleton Place, and the Mississippi River. The lumber industry, textile mills, and strong military connections are just some of the displays within the museum. Before you leave be sure to visit the beautiful flower gardens and walk the Labyrinth, located behind the Museum.

4️⃣ Hackberry Park

📍 91 Mill Street

Located on historic Mill Street along the Mississippi River, you’ll find Hackberry Park. The park is home to the largest grouping of Hackberry trees in eastern Ontario. They are not native to the area and are thought to have been brought here by the indigenous peoples for their medicinal qualities.

We encourage you to enjoy some quiet time in the park with a blanket and picnic lunch and enjoy the view of the dam.

5️⃣ St James Anglican Church

📍 225 Edmund St

St James Anglican Church is a local heritage landmark built-in 1881. Featuring a steep roofline, bell tower, and stone walls, the inside of the church features a century-old pipe organ, stained-glass windows, and beamed ceilings. This oldest church in Carleton Place is still full every Sunday with worshipers.

6️⃣ The Moore House

📍 170 Bridge Street

Built-in the 1870’s, this building is one of the oldest log homes in all of Carleton Place. Originally it sat at the end of Moore Street (hence the name) and was moved to its present location in the spring of 2007. For many years it was home to the local general store, but now “The Moore House” is the home to the Carleton Place Chamber and the local tourism office. Come by and check out the beauty of the building, learn more about Carleton Place and enjoy the Roy Brown exhibit, a profile of our own WW1 Flying Ace!

7️⃣ The Mississippi River

Discover abundant vantage points in Carleton Place to enjoy the Mississippi River, stretching from Mackavoy Lake to the Ottawa River.

Experience the river's beauty from the main bridge, Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail overpass, public parks, and a boat launch at Lake Avenue West. A renowned angler's paradise, the Mississippi teems with diverse pan-fish species like bluegills, pike, crappies, rock bass, and large and small-mouth bass.