Join us for a full day of entertainment and fun as we celebrate Canada Day along the Mississippi River. Festivities begin at 12:00pm and include: air bouncers live entertainment, petting zoo, live demonstrations and more!

Celebrations commence in Riverside Park and include lots of children’s activities and entertainment for all ages. The day is topped off with the best fireworks in Lanark County, if not the Valley! Fireworks display over the Mississippi River starting at 9:45pm.

Date : July 1, 2018

Event location : Riverside Park, 175 John Street, Carleton Place, ON

Contact : 613-257-1704 or http://carletonplace.ca/

On July 1, 1867, Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain and a federation of four provinces: Nova Scotia; New Brunswick; Ontario; and Quebec. The anniversary of this date was called Dominion Day until 1982. Since 1983, July 1 has been officially known as Canada Day.

In many towns and cities, municipal governments organize a range of events, often outdoors. These include pancake breakfasts, parades, concerts, carnivals, festivals, firework displays and citizenship ceremonies for new Canadian citizens. The celebrations often have a patriotic mood. Canada’s national flag is widely displayed and a lot of people paint their faces red and white, which are Canada’s national colors. The celebrations in Ottawa, which is Canada’s capital city, are particularly exuberant.

History

On July 1, 1867, the British North Americas Act created the Dominion of Canada as a federation of four provinces. This event is known as the confederation of Canada. The four original provinces were created from the former British colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Province of Canada, which was divided into the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. Canada’s boundaries have been extended since 1867. The country now consists of 10 provinces and three territories.

As the anniversary of Confederation, Dominion Day, and later Canada Day, was the date set for a number of important events, such as the first national radio network hookup by the Canadian National Railway (1927); the inauguration of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s cross-country television broadcast, with Governor General Vincent Massey’s Dominion Day speech from Parliament Hill (1958); the flooding of the Saint Lawrence Seaway (1958); the first colour television transmission in Canada (1966); the inauguration of the Order of Canada (1967); and the establishment of “O Canada” as the country’s national anthem (1980). Other events fell on the same day coincidentally, such as the first day of the Battle of the Somme in 1916—shortly after which Newfoundland recognized July 1 as Memorial Day to commemorate the Newfoundland Regiment’s heavy losses during the battle—and the enactment of the Chinese Immigration Act in 1923—leading Chinese-Canadians to refer to July 1 as Humiliation Day and boycott Dominion Day celebrations until the act was repealed in 1947.

Symbol

Canada’s national flag is seen on Canada Day. This consists of two vertical red rectangles separated by a white square. The white square contains a red image of a maple leaf. Canada’s national colors are red and white and are used in many ways on Canada Day. Some people wear red and white clothing and others paint their faces in these colors.

Date :
Sunday, July 1, 2018

Summer Solstice Walk. The Carleton Place Community Labyrinth will be holding a Summer Solstice Walk on June 21st, 2018.

Carleton Place Community Labyrinth is located at 267 Edmund Street, on the property behind the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum.

This public property is maintained by the Town of Carleton Place.  There is no admission fee and the labyrinth is open to the public 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.  Washrooms are located in the Museum (summer hours, Monday to Saturday 10 am to 4 pm, Sunday 1 pm to 4 pm).

Date : Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 7pm

Event location : Carleton Place Community Labyrinth – Corner of George & Baines Streets, Carleton Place, Ontario

Contact : Christine Hume at 613-859-2136or visit http://carletonplacecommunitylabyrinth.blogspot.com/

Father’s Day is an occasion to mark and celebrate the contribution that your own father has made to your life. Many people send or give cards or gifts to their fathers. It is a relatively modern holiday so different families have a range of traditions. Father’s Day is not a federal public holiday in Canada. It falls on a Sunday, which is a day off for many workers so many offices and stores are closed. However, some shopping precincts and stores, as well as restaurants, cafes and entertainment venues, may be particularly busy on Father’s Day.

There are some suggestions that the idea of Father’s Day may originate in pagan sun worship. Some branches of paganism see the Sun as the father of the universe. The June solstice occurs around the same time of year as Father’s Day so some people saw a link between the two.

The idea of a special day to honor fathers and celebrate fatherhood was introduced from the United States. A woman called Sonora Smart Dodd was inspired by the American Mother’s Day celebrations and planned a day to honor fathers early in the 20th century. The first Father’s Day was celebrated in Spokane, Washington on June 19, 1910.

In the United States, there are a range of events, which may have inspired the idea of Father’s Day. One of these was the start of the Mother’s Day tradition in the first decade of the 20th century. Another was a memorial service held in 1908 for a large group of men, many of them fathers, who were killed in a mining accident in Monongah, West Virginia in December 1907.

Date :
Sunday, June 17, 2018

Come Celebrate 100 years of the Canadian Co-operative Wools Growers. The Carleton Place (BIA) isn’t sheepish about letting people know that Carleton Place is the largest distribution centre for lamb’s wool in Canada!

With wool being the fibre on which the festival is centered, the day will feature hands-on demonstrations of sheep herding involving working sheep dogs, sheep shearing and the spinning / weaving of wool. Along with a petting zoo, pony rides, local craft & food vendors.

There will be local fresh produce, petting zoo and pony rides, kids activities and more. Spectators can relax at a picnic table enjoy a bite to eat and a drink from great local vendors.

You will find unique demonstrators and displays with all kinds of interactive activities for the young and old to participate.

Date : Saturday, June 16, 2018 from 9am to 3pm

Event location : Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers – 142 Franktown Rd, Carleton Place

Contact : http://downtowncarletonplace.com/

Captain A. Roy Brown is well-known as one of the highest scoring Canadian fighter pilots of the First World War. Brown was credited with the shooting down of Baron Manfred von Richthofen, “The Red Baron”, on April 21, 1918. Join us on June 4th for an evening walking tour that explores “A Day in the Life of Roy Brown”. We’ll be wandering Roy’s neighbourhood and learning more about his family and his days growing up in Carleton Place! 

Our tour begins at the Carleton Place and District Chamber of Commerce, 170 Bridge Street.

Tickets are $5 each and available at the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum. No ticket? No problem – meet us outside the Chamber building by 6:15 pm!

Roy Brown Day at the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum will take place on Monday, June 4th, 2018. Celebrate by joining in a FREE walking tour of Roy’s neighbourhood . You’ll learn more about this famous flying ace by walking the streets of his youth. Tour will be approximately one hour.

Date : Monday, June 4, 2018 at 6:15pm

Event location : Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum – 267 Edmund Street, Carleton Place, ON K7C 3E8

Contact : 613-253-7013 or http://www.cpbheritagemuseum.com/

Date : Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 8am to 1pm

Event location : Zion-Memorial United Church – 37 Franklin Street, Carleton Place ON, K7C 1R6

Contact : 613-257-2133

A guided food tour in Carleton Place.

A unique culinary experience! See, hear, smell, and taste all that Carleton Place has to offer. You’ll walk along beautiful Bridge Street, stopping to sample great food and drink at six local establishments. Hear interesting historical stories of some of the characters of town. Chat with the chefs about their fabulous food that rivals any in the big city. Whether you are a local, visiting family, a day-tripper or an international traveler, you’re in for a fun and memorable experience. Culinary. Historical. Tourific!

Date : June 1 to November, 9, 2018 from 1pm to 4pm

Event location : Carleton Place, ON

The 5th Annual Learning Expo takes place in the gymnasium at St. Gregory’s Catholic School (176 Townline Rd W Carleton Place) on May 9th from 2pm-6pm as part of the school’s Catholic Education Week Open House. It is free to attend and is an excellent opportunity for parents, caregivers and educators to connect to children and youth services and activities in our area.

Exhibitors include extracurricular programs for children, children’s mental health services, playgroups and parenting resources, tutors, community organizations and service groups, toy and book vendors, libraries and more! If you are a parent or work with children this is the perfect opportunity to explore all our community resources in one convenient place.

Students will be showcasing Metis Art (dot paintings, beaded sunflowers and batik) throughout the school at the St. Gregory Art Gallery. The school’s Scholastic Book Fair will also be open during the event.

Bring your kids to explore with you! There will be demos, game areas, arts and crafts, an obstacle course and more!

For information about the Expo, to register as an exhibitor or for media inquiries please contact scavanagh@opendoors.on.ca
Find us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/learningexpo/

Date :
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 from 2-6pm

Event location :
St. Gregory’s Catholic School
(176 Townline Rd W Carleton Place)

Contact :
Sarah Cavanagh
Phone contact: (613) 257-8260
E-mail: arizaconsulting1@gmail.com

Super Hero Saturday

The Downtown Carleton Place BIA is pleased to welcome you to the 8th Annual BIA FREE Comic Book Day. For eight years this event has provided an opportunity to showcase the downtown and its family-friendly atmosphere of Carleton Place. This is a chance for everyone to promote their business to the numerous visitors that will be in our community over the day.

Mission card pick up:
BIA Office at 136 Bridge Street, and Total Rhythm Dance Studio at 55 Lansdowne Ave.
(please note: no mission card, no comic book. One mission card per family).

All welcome! Get moving to the downtown and join us for this family favorite event! Check out our shops and restaurants, all the while, receiving free comics (while supplies last). You never know who you will see downtown. Batman? Storm Troopers? Chase? Optimus Prime? You will have come down to check it all it out. Be sure to check our Facebook page and website for updates on Mission Card pick up spots and more.

The event occurs in the BIA district of the Downtown Carleton Place. It is a business to business event and participants will be able to pick up mission cards that list participating businesses.

Date: Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 10am to 2pm
Event location: Downtown Carleton Place BIA, 136 Bridge St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V8, Canada
Phone number: 613-257-8049
E-mail: info@downtowncarletonplace.com
Website: http://downtowncarletonplace.com

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Guys and Dolls

“GUYS and DOLLS” presented by the Mississippi Mudds. A BROADWAY GOLDEN ERA CLASSIC FOR ALL AGES! 6 Show times in total! $20.00/ticket

Evening shows 7:30 pm / Matinees 2 pm

A classic 1950’s Broadway Musical depicting 1930’s New York.

There are seedy characters, there are righteous characters, and there are bets being made on and off the tables.

Come enjoy the songs, the dancing and the love story…yes there’s a love story!

Tickets range from $10.00 to $20.00. For more information check out:

Date: May 11 to May 19, 2018
Event location: Carleton Place, ON
Contact: Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce
Phone number: 613-257-1976
Website: http://www.mississippimudds.ca

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Bites on Bridge Street : the Good Food Tour

See, hear, smell, and taste all that Carleton Place has to offer. You’ll walk along beautiful Bridge Street, stopping to sample great food and drink at six local establishments.

Carleton Place is growing by leaps and bounds and Bridge Street has developed a very vibrant and diverse restaurant scene. A new, tasteful experience happens each week on our Bites On Bridge Street walking culinary tour. Hear interesting stories of colorful characters of the past and present as we walk from one great restaurant to the another on this three-hour tour. 

We’ll meet at the Roy Brown Museum & Visitor Centre and start with East Indian delicacies at Sagar Indian Cuisine, followed by a refreshing craft beer at the Stalwart Brewing Company carefully paired with charcuterie from the Beckwith Butcher.

Next up is the Chesswood Restaurant followed by French Bistro fare of chef Ian’s choice at Black Tartan Kitchen.  We’ll have one of Petra’s dessert specialities at the well loved The Good Food Company, and finish up at the upscale Smith & Barrel Pub.

The tour starts at the Roy Brown Museum and Information Centre at 170 Bridge Street, Carleton Place. Free parking is available behind the Information Centre and on nearby side streets.

Thursdays & Saturdays @ 1:00 pm (May to October)
Cost: $65 / person + ticketing fee

Date: Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 1pm to 4pm
Event location: 170 Bridge Street, Carleton Place
Phone number:
E-mail:
Website: https://thegoodfoodtour.com/

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Happy Mother’s Day!

It is the time for people to thank mothers and mother figures who took the time care for them and help them through life’s challenges.

Early celebrations of Mother’s Day originated from Canada’s neighboring country, the United States. Carnations are a popular Mother’s Day symbol in both Canada and the United States. Some people may choose to wear a carnation as a brooch on Mother’s Day. However, other flowers are also given to mothers or mother figures to symbolize one’s love and appreciation for them.

Many people send cards or gifts to their mother or mother figure or make a special effort to visit her.

Common Mother’s Day gifts are flowers, chocolate, candy, clothing, jewelry and treats, such as a beauty treatment or trip to a spa. Some families organize an outing for all of their members or hold a special meal at home or in a restaurant. In the days and weeks before Mother’s Day, many schools help their pupils to prepare a handmade card or small gift for their mothers.

The origins of Mother’s Day are attributed to different people. Many believe that two women, Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis were important in establishing the tradition of Mother’s Day in the United States. Other sources say that Juliet Calhoun Blakely initiated Mother’s Day in Albion, Michigan, in the late 1800s. Her sons paid tribute to her each year and urged others to honor their mothers.

Date :
Sunday May 13, 2018

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Wine’D Around Downtown

Wine’d Around Downtown Tickets are NOW ON SALE! Get yours at the Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce Information Centre at 170 Bridge Street or at The Thirsty Moose Pub & Eatery at 20 Bridge Street.

Date: Saturday, May 26, 2018
Event location: 170 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, ON

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