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🍂Your monthly guide is here! Swipe through to check out what’s going on this month in the lovely town of Carleton Place.

Here are a few highlights to add to the calendar:

🎃PumpkinFest Weekend - Oct 2-4
🎶Man! I Feel Like Shania & Line Dancing - Oct 2, 5-9:30pm at The Mews
🏕️Through the Lens Nature Walk - Oct 3, 8:30am-12pm by Uplands Nature
🎭Bullets for Broadway: Dinner and a Show - Oct 16 & 17, 6-10pm by @themississippimuddscp
👠Nightmare on Brunch Street Drag Show - Oct 16, 7:30-9:30pm at @foundry.carletonplace
🏃‍♀️Race Around the Place - Oct 24, 8am-1pm, meet at Carleton Junction
📖Library Murder Mystery - Oct 27 & 29 at @cplibrary
🍭Trick-or-Treat at @darkanddeadlycafe - Oct 31 (and while youre at it, try their SINderella Latte, served in a real pumpkin!!)

And thats just the start! October also bring gallery exhibitions, live tunes, markets, pumpkin picking, tarot experiences, spooky experiences, and so much more…

🔗 Want even more ideas? Click the link in our bio for event details, local attractions, & the fall mini-guide. Save this post to plan your next day trip!

#carletonplace #exploreontario #fallinlove #octoberevents #thingstodo taken in Carleton Place, Ontario by @carletonplacetourism

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16 days ago

Our 2026 Fall Mini-Guide is here!! 🍂

Fall is one of our favourite times to explore Carleton Place, so we’ve pulled together some ideas to help you make the most of it ✨🎃

Inside you’ll find everything from PumpkinFest and other fall events to a checklist of autumn lattes to try at local cafés, scenic nature trails, and some of the best spots to see vibrant fall leaves.

Whether you’re coming to Carleton Place for the day, planning a weekend visit, or you live here and just need a little inspiration for what to do this fall, have a look through the guide and start planning your journey!

🔗 Find the Fall Mini-Guide at the link in our bio.

📸 Cathy Wood, Daryl Lepine

#carletonplace #fallinlovewithfall #exploreontario #pumpkinspice #pumpkinseason by @carletonplacetourism

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25 days ago

Last call for a river adventure! ☀️🚣‍♂️

This weekend marks the final days of the Kayakomat season here in Carleton Place. If you’ve been meaning to get out on the stunning Mississippi River one last time before the cooler weather truly sets in, this is your sign! Grab your friends, book your rental, and come soak in the beautiful autumn views from the water 🌊✨

Let’s send off the paddling season in style! Head over to the @kayakomat_carleton_place website to lock in your kayak or SUP before they close for the year 🍁

📍Located at Centennial Park, Carleton Place, ON

#kayakomat #kayakadventures #carletonplace #weekendplans #exploreontario taken in Centennial Park by @carletonplacetourism

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a day ago

In loving memory of our dear community piano 🕊️

After countless jam sessions, a few questionable performances, and many, many heartfelt moments, it’s finally time to say goodbye. Unfortunately, the weather hasn’t always been kind to our piano. With some keys missing, others stuck, and internal damage beyond repair, it has made its final exit.

It may not have been perfectly in tune, but it brought a lot of joy to passerby downtown. We’re sad to see it go, but we are hopeful that a new piano will find its way to the Info Centre in time for next summer.

Thanks for the music and the memories 🤍🖤 Rest in keys.

Featured: @tomgreen @sethallisonmusic @andrewjjahn @vinceromeomusic Phil Mailey & Sandra Powell taken in Carleton Place, Ontario by @carletonplacetourism

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a day ago

A little inspiration for your next excursion into small-town Ontario! 🍂🌟

Here’s your recommendations for all things seasonal drinks, cozy dinner spots, weekend stays, and an unreasonable amount of baked goods (naturally) 🍪🥨☕️

Whether you’re planning a girls’ day, a date, or looking for an excuse to get out of the house, consider this your checklist for all things fall.

➡️ Swipe for 10 things to add to yours plans this season & check our pinned posts for the fall mini-guide!

Save this post for later & let us know which one you check off first 👀

#carletonplace #smalltownontario #fallinontario #exploreontario🇨🇦 #lanarkcounty taken in Carleton Place, Ontario by @carletonplacetourism

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3 days ago

Here in Carleton Place, we (& our downtown businesses) clearly take our seasonal decor very seriously 🍂🍁 The vibes here are ✨immaculate✨ for a fall road trip destination, so start planning yours soon!

Businesses Pictured:
- The Floral Boutique 🪴 @thefloralboutiquecp
- North + Rose 🕯️ @northandroseco
- The Granary 🌾 @granarynaturals
- Palomino Boutique 🎠 @palomino.boutique
- Pollen Nation 🌹 @shoppepollennation
- Art Hub Gallery 🎨 @artscarletonplace
- Sinders Bridal House 💍 @sindersbridal
- Millwards Consignment 🛋️ @millwardsconsignment
- Wyrd Sisters Emporium 🔮 @wyrdsisters3
- Amethyst 💎 @amethystcarletonplace
- The Grand Hotel 🏨 @thegrandcp

Have a look around town this weekend and see if you spot any more standout storefronts, & check out the fall mini guide (link in bio) for ideas on planning your ideal autumnal day trip 🔗

💭 Did we miss your favourite display? Let us know in the comments or tag us in your story to show them off!

#carletonplace #shoplocal #fallvibes #exploreontario #downtowncarletonplace taken in Carleton Place, Ontario by @carletonplacetourism

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9 days ago

POV: your dream is to get married during Autumn in Ottawa and you stumbled upon the perfect venue

@thegrandcp by @carletonplacetourism

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13 days ago

The double decker bus is still running! Stop by the Info Centre to get on or off and grab your Eye Spy cards, PumpkinFest maps, and surveys for the chance to win one of three $75 Visas!

#fallfestival #pumpkinfest #carletonplace #exploreontario #onculturedays taken in Carleton Place, Ontario by @carletonplacetourism

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14 days ago

🚶‍♀️ UNEXPECTED JOURNEYS: WALKABLE EDITION
📍 Carleton Place, Ontario

Save this for a day when you want to explore somewhere local without having to plan a thing.

Here’s your mini journey 👇

📍 START: CARLETON PLACE TOWN HALL - 175 Bridge St
Begin at the beautiful historic Town Hall overlooking the Mississippi River.

☕ COFFEE: @northandroseco OR @foundry.carletonplace
Grab a coffee before you start exploring. Choose North + Rose for coffee + a little shopping, or Foundry Coffee Bar right on Bridge Street.

🛍️ SHOP: @palomino.boutique
Pop into this beautiful little boutique for clothing, accessories and locally made finds. Soooo beautiful!

💐 BROWSE: @thefloralboutiquecp
Flowers, plants and pretty things. So worth popping inside while you wander Bridge Street.

🥐 OPTIONAL FOOD STOP: @freskacp
Hungry? Make a detour into Freska for breakfast, brunch or lunch before continuing your walk.

🛍️ SHOP A LITTLE MORE: @destinationcoastal
A curated consignment shop that’s always fun to browse. So many gems 💎 to be found here!

🌿 END YOUR DAY 🍂:RIVERSIDE PARK - 137 John St
Make your way down to the Mississippi River and finish your mini journey at Riverside Park. Bring a blanket and a book and stay awhile if the weather is nice.

🎨 WHILE YOU WALK…
Keep your eyes open for Carleton Place’s murals. A few to look for:

• Findlay’s Foundry
• Chewing Plug Tobacco
• Stompin’ Tom
• Town Hall Square murals
• Roy Brown

🅿️ PARKING
Try the lot behind the Carleton Place Visitor Information Centre at 170 Bridge Street, or look for parking along Bridge Street and the surrounding streets.

✨ REASON TO COME BACK
You can’t possibly do everything in one visit. Next time, make it a food date and book @bluespoonatelier for a cooking class or @blacktartankitchen for their 4 or 7 course blind tasting menu! ✨👌

Save this itinerary. Send it to the person you’d explore Carleton Place with. And then pick a day and actually go. ❤️

As usual, the magic is in the details.

Your invitation is waiting. ✨

💌Our “River and Valley Route” journey explores this area and 4 other incredible stops. The perf taken in Carleton Place, Ontario by @carletonplacetourism

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16 days ago

🧡 PUMPKINFEST BEGINS TOMORROW!

We’re SO excited - and we don’t want you to miss a moment! 🧡

*pro tip* Screenshot the daily itineraries so you can keep all the Pumpkinfest fun at your fingertips!

Prefer a paper copy?
Stop by @carletonplacetourism at 170 Bridge Street (Moore House) to pick up a brochure or on Saturday on site at Carleton Junction!

Three days. So much to see, do and discover. Time to make some Pumpkinfest memories! 🍂🎃

Let’s GO! by @carletonplacetourism

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16 days ago

Today, we wear orange to honour the children who never came home, those who survived, and the families and communities forever changed by the residential school system. We wear orange as a reminder that reconciliation is not a destination, but a journey, and together we might build a more compassionate tomorrow.🧡

Today’s Truth & Reconciliation event at Misi Zibi Mamidosewin was organized by Colleen Gray of @artforaidproject - and what a beautiful morning of memories, teachings, stories, and music it was. Tobacco was offered in prayer and given back to the land as we commemorated the installation of the 4 Directions Stones and learned about their significance.

Thank you so much to everyone who came out today to support this event. We are so incredibly fortunate to live in a place where we have the opportunity to meaningfully gather together and learn from one another as we take these next steps forward in time.

#truthandreconciliation #carletonplace #orangeshirtday #artinstallation taken in Carleton Place, Ontario by @carletonplacetourism

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17 days ago

🎃 JUST THREE DAYS TO PUMPKINFEST! 🎃

Hop on a double decker bus, explore the Country Market, catch a screening of Toy Story 5, grab a fall beverage, and check out the family fun zone! Here’s a bit more detail on our Ontario Culture Days events happening at the same time:

The Lake Avenue West Wander (Oct 2, 6–8pm)
🏡Take a walk with @carletonplacemuseum through the town’s historic neighborhoods and learn about the people, places, and stories behind it.
📍Meet at Market Square
🎟️Free!

Through the Lens: Photography & Birding Walk (Oct 3, 8:30am—12pm)
🦆Join Jeff Priest with @uplandnature for a super informative guided nature walk, with plenty of opportunity to enjoy birdwatching, photography, and the fall scenery.
📍Meet at the Pond of Tranquility (Hwy 7 Storm Pond)
🎟️Totally free! Donations are accepted.

Spots are limited for the nature walk, so be sure to register at uplandnature.com to get your free guided tour in!

If you want more information about the rest of the events, check out the Carleton Place PumpkinFest page! And stay tuned… This is only part 1 🍂

#carletonplace #exploreontario #pumpkinfest #fallfestival #naturewalking taken in Carleton Place, Ontario by @carletonplacetourism

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