Daytime
You’re going to want and try one of these local hotspots located downtown:
- The Good Food Co. – Savour sweet and savoury food with local ingredients
- Freska Cafe & Eatery – Try the famous griddles, eggs Benedict, or yummy omelettes
Go for a leisurely post-meal walk up and down Bridge Street. Here are some places you’ll want to visit:
- A Bunch of Whimsy – Hunt for antiques and discover locally made crafts
- The Real Wool Shop – Find wool, merino, alpaca, sheepskin, silk, linen and yarn
- The Dress Shop – Canadian made in house designs for women
- Surrounding Memories – You’ll appreciate the custom picture framing and gifts
Afternoon
You have three galleries or studios to explore in Carleton Place
- Carleton Place Gallery – Admire the works of local and regional artists in this stunning gallery downtown and book a workshop in advance to get creative
- Arts Carleton Place Art Hub – Support local artists by visiting this member-run gallery and studio. Their current exhibit is called ‘Breakaway’
- The Carleton Place Collective – Another studio to explore your artistic side with workshops, including Paint with Janet classes
Night
Here are some recommendations on how to make the most of your night:
- Black Tartan Kitchen – Takes casual fine dining to another level, featuring seasonal and hyper-local ingredients that present like art on a plate
- Keep the spirit going with a visit to Stalwart Brewing Co., around the corner from the Carleton Place Gallery. Enjoy free pool, board games and chat with the locals
- Shake off your winter blues and get tickets for Yuk Yuk’s Comedy shows
Live music through January and February
- The Maywoods: John Prine Experience – January 25th, Town Hall Auditorium
- Art House Music Concert Series – January 30th and February 27th, Carleton Place Gallery
- Women in Music Night – March 1st, Town Hall Auditorium
- Friday evenings at St. James Gate, 7 to 10pm
- Open Jam at Waterfront Gastropub on Wednesdays from 8 to 11pm
- Live music at Waterfront Gastropub on Thursdays and Fridays from 8 to 11pm, Saturdays from 2 to 5pm and 8 to 11pm, Sundays from 2 to 5pm
Murals and Photography
While walking around Carleotn Place, capture photos of the numerous murals throughout Town. Find a list of murals on this site.
