The Best Small Town outside of Ottawa, Ottawa’s Favourite Small-Town Escape is your next summer getaway!
Carleton Place invites you to pause, breathe, and explore—at your own pace.
You’ll find everything from cozy cafés to international eats, craft beer, and waterside patios—a big taste in a small town. Whether you’re into shopping, live music, history, or the outdoors, there’s something for every kind of visitor.
We have teamed up with Carleton Place Tourism to give you a chance to experience what they have to offer!
Listen to Sandra & Chris (5:30am-9:00am) all week for the chance to win 1 of 5 packages:
FEST + SHOP – Two (2) tickets to Carleton Place Beer Festival + $50 Downtown Carleton Place Gift Card
PADDLE + PICNIC – Kayak rentals for two (2) + picnic lunch for two (2) by The Little German Bakery
OVERNIGHT GETAWAY – One night stay at highly-rated and enjoyed, Carriage House Airbnb + two (2) full day bike rentals from the Carleton Place Information Centre
BIG TASTE OF SMALL TOWN FOODIE EXPERIENCE – Hands-on professional cooking classes for two (2) by Chef Burcu of Blue Spoon Atelier/cafe. Depending on timing, the cooking classes will either be ravioli making (Italian) or full meal (French inspired, including creme brulee)
TOWN HALL TOWER TOUR WITH CARLETON PLACE MAYOR + SHOP “Behind the scenes tour of Carleton Place Town Hall and tower with the Mayor + $100 Downtown Carleton Place Gift Card”.
Make a difference where you spend your time and money! FEST with them! From SummerFest to PumpkinFest. Travel local, support local business, make memories in Carleton Place with your friends and family.
Learn more or plan your visit at carletonplace.ca. Call the Information Centre directly if you have any questions prior to your visit!
Follow @CarletonPlaceTourism for festival updates, giveaways, and day-trip inspiration.