Daytime
Start your family’s morning off right with satisfied stomachs:
- Mapel’s Eatery – Freshly made, affordable, homestyle breakfast dishes
- Blended Beverage Bar – Enjoy specialty drinks for all ages and sweet hot waffles
Get the family excited to try any one of these fun things to do:
- Parrot Partners – Schedule a private aviary tour at this local sanctuary and rehabilitation centre, where attendees help with feeding and socializing the birds
- Trails – Explore nature along the Mississippi Riverwalk, Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail or Riverside Trail. Quality family bonding time
Afternoon
Treat the family to the best donut shops
- Maverick’s Donuts – Try simple or daring flavoured donuts, made fresh daily
- Holey Confections – 140 layer donut, as seen on the Dragon’s Den
Shopping with the kids can be fun here:
- Treasures ‘N’ More – Find new and used toys and collectibles here
- GT Games – Filled with trading cards, video games, and much more
Night
Enjoy some of these activities while the sun goes down:
- Chasin’ Turkeys – Call ahead to book a lane to go 5-pin bowling in the heart of downtown. Perfect way to celebrate any occasion.
- Carleton Place Canadians – Experience the excitement of Junior A hockey in a competitive town where hockey fans and visitors are welcomed to cheer on the Canadians at their home arena. Visit their schedule for home games.
End the night with a meal so you don’t have to worry about cooking dinner:
- Eataria Unlimited – Featuring a kids menu and pizza and pasta specials
- Zak’s Diner – Serving nostalgic dinner vibes, don’t forget to try their famous milkshakes
Ice Skating
Day or night, lace up the skates and enjoy ice skating on outdoor rinks (with lighting). You can find outdoor rinks at Carleton Junction or at the Carambeck Community Centre
