Water Recreation

From fishing to paddling, to swimming, the Mississippi River offers recreation opportunities for water lovers of all ages!

Man in a red cap fishing along the riverbank

Fishing

Cast a line in the Mississippi River and Mississippi Lake.

Family cruising the river in a motorboat

Boating

Getting on the water is easy in Carleton Place with several docks and public boat launches.

Boy at the beach with swim goggles pushed up on his forehead

Swimming

Dip your toe in and dare to get wet!

Two girls playing at a splash pad

Splash Pads

Carleton Place has 3 community splash pads for kids of all ages to enjoy.