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Carleton Place Farmers Market

Carleton Place Riverside Park Beach — Every Saturday, May 9 – October 10, 2026 8:30am to 12:30 p.m., Market Square, 7 Beckwith Street Fresh produce, baked goods, handmade treasures — rain or shine.   Festival & Feature Dates: Opening Day & Mother’s Day Weekend – Saturday, May 9 Father’s Day Celebration – Saturday, June 20 Butter Ta

Sat Aug 29 · 0.6 km away
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Movies in the Park

Carleton Place Riverside Park Beach — Movie Title: TBC. Bring a lawn chair or comfortable blanket. Purchase your snacks with the Carleton Place Civitan Canteen, or bring your own! For movie titles, please visit the Recreation & Culture Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CpRecreationAndCulture

Sat Aug 29 · 0.6 km away
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Crafternoon Kids with Craft Cycle

Carleton Place Riverside Park Beach — All Ages A drop-in creative hang every Sunday for the month of August, while supplies last. Parental participation is encouraged. No registration is required, but drop-in does not mean drop-off. Event Address: A Bunch of Whimsy – 142 Bridge St. Carleton Place, ON Date & Time: Sunday August 2nd | A

Sun Aug 30 · 0.6 km away
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Carleton Place Community Lunch

Carleton Place Riverside Park Beach — Everyone is welcome

Tue Sep 1 · 0.6 km away
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Liquid Courage and Friends Rock the Pantry

Carleton Place Aquatic Centre — Julie Vine and her band Liquid Courage are organizing a fundraiser for the Lanark County Food Bank. The event will be raising funds to help continue their vital work in the community.

Sat Aug 29 · 1.0 km away
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Exploring colour through shapes

Downtown Carleton Place BIA — Saturday, September 26 Exploring colour through shapes An abstract design to explore colour. Experimenting with how watercolour reacts.

Sat Sep 26 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. · 0.3 km away
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Watercolour sunset on the water

Downtown Carleton Place BIA — Saturday, October 3 Watercolour sunset on the water Starting with sky into water then adding your own detail.

Sat Oct 3 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. · 0.3 km away
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Negative space

Downtown Carleton Place BIA — Saturday, October 17 Negative space Blocking off negative space and adding watercolour. Showing how negative space can impact your painting.

Sat Oct 17 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. · 0.3 km away
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Textures and patterns of autumn

Downtown Carleton Place BIA — Saturday, October 24 Textures and patterns of autumn Exploring textures, patterns and colours of the impressions of autumn leaves.

Sat Oct 24 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. · 0.3 km away
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Race Around The Place

Downtown Carleton Place BIA — Come be a part of history on October 24, 2026! Go all-in for the half marathon, speed through a 10K, or cruise for fun in a 5K.

Sun Oct 24 · 0.3 km away
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Mini-Camp Registration

Carleton Place Parks & Recreation — (5 to 8 years) Registration is required for each attending child: MINI-CAMP REGISTRATION FORM Half-Day creative camps hosted in the Sarah Moffat Art Studio in Carleton Place, ON.

Various dates · 0.6 km away
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Family-Friendly Maker Space

Carleton Place Parks & Recreation — A family-friendly, open-ended maker space hosted in the Sarah Moffat Art Studio in Carleton Place, ON. The ultimate play-date: enjoy 2 hours of sensory exploration, process art, and self-led maker time.

Various dates · 0.6 km away
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NLCC Bingo

Carleton Place Parks & Recreation — Every Thursday night. 6:45 pm Start Doors open at 4:30, ticket sales start at 5:30 pm. Cash only 50/50 tickets. Break open tickets. Canteen

Thu Aug 27 · 0.6 km away
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The Pipes Are Calling – A Tribute To Our Veterans - Weekly Summer Concert Series

Carleton Place Parks & Recreation — The year 2026 is a historic year for the Royal Canadia Legion in Canada— 100 years of service, community impact, and Remembrance. Throughout the year, special initiatives, sharing stories from our past, and hosting events that bring Canadians together will be taking place throughout this great count

Fri Aug 28 · 0.6 km away
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Live Music at St. James Gate

Carleton Place Parks & Recreation — Spencer Scharf – No cover charge

Fri Aug 28 · 0.6 km away
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Carleton Place Farmers Market

Carleton Place Parks & Recreation — Every Saturday, May 9 – October 10, 2026 8:30am to 12:30 p.m., Market Square, 7 Beckwith Street Fresh produce, baked goods, handmade treasures — rain or shine.   Festival & Feature Dates: Opening Day & Mother’s Day Weekend – Saturday, May 9 Father’s Day Celebration – Saturday, June 20 Butter Ta

Sat Aug 29 · 0.6 km away
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Soap Making Workshop

Carleton Place Parks & Recreation — Get ready to unleash your creativity and take home your very own handmade soaps! This workshop will begin with an introduction to the hot process soap making method. Participants will be provided with an informative handout (which includes recipe) that they can keep for future reference. Safety meas

Sat Aug 29 · 0.6 km away

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What it's like to live here

Read the neighbourhood like a local: daily errands, green space, housing, and the current pulse around Bridge Street.

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Daily errands104 nearby

Food, coffee, shopping and everyday stops mapped from local business data.

Walkable core132 close-by

Places within roughly a 15-minute walk of the neighbourhood centre.

Green space24 parks & trails

Parks, trails and outdoor stops nearby that shape the week-to-week feel.

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What Scout's hearing around the neighbourhood

Pomona Lake The harmful algae bloom warning for Pomona Lake has been lifted.

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Pomona Lake The harmful algae blooms advisory for Pomona Lake has been lifted, allowing for safer recreational use.

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New Vietnamese sandwich spot in Kanata A new Vietnamese sandwich spot in Kanata has drawn interest from food enthusiasts.

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Sukh Sagar Indian Cuisine Sukh Sagar Indian Cuisine offers flavorful, authentic dishes with a variety of vegetarian options in a welcoming atmosphere.

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Blue Spoon Atelier Blue Spoon Atelier is a boutique artisan bakery and teaching kitchen offering small-batch, natural ingredients-based baked goods and seasonal meals.

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Black Tartan Word around town is that Black Tartan offers a welcoming atmosphere with great food and drinks.

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Carp Custom Creamery Carp Custom Creamery in Carp offers hand-crafted ice cream made with local ingredients, available in flavors like black cherry and salted caramel brownie.

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Carleton Junction Park Carleton Junction Park is the neighbourhood's spot for a walk or some fresh air.

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Carp Custom Creamery Carp Custom Creamery is a go-to local spot for a bite around here.

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Carleton Place Hockey Arena Carleton Place Hockey Arena is one of the spots locals tend to point newcomers to around here.

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Updated August 27, 2026

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Local signals

What changed around Bridge Street

Openings, roadwork, civic decisions, development and public-space updates classified from recent source-linked local coverage.

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Development · CBC Ottawa · 2026-08-25Here's what Ottawa's leading mayoral candidates are planning for PrideThree leading candidates for mayor are getting ready to participate in the Capital Pride parade on Sunday, but a fourth says he'll be sitting it out.Here's, Ottawa's, Pride ThreeCivic decisions · CBC Ottawa · 2026-08-25No contest: Candidates to be acclaimed in these 11 communitiesOf the 20 most populous municipalities outside the capital in CBC Ottawa's coverage area, the citizens of 11 won't need to cast a ballot in one or more municipal election contest this...Candidates, CBC Ottawa's, CBC OttawaCivic decisions · CBC Ottawa · 2026-08-25Federal funding to boost ROPEC's resilience to power outages, extreme weatherOttawa's main wastewater treatment plant is getting a long-awaited upgrade to its electrical system with the announcement this week of new federal funding.Federal, ROPEC's, Ottawa'sSafety alerts · CBC Ottawa · 2026-08-24Woman's death being investigated as femicide, Ottawa police sayOttawa police say they're investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in a Lowertown home on Saturday as a femicide.Woman's, Ottawa, LowertownSafety alerts · CBC Ottawa · 2026-08-23Transformer blowout in Kanata closes nearby businessesPolice and fire services responded to a transformer blowout in Kanata on Saturday evening, according to the Ottawa Police Service.Transformer, Kanata, PoliceSchools · CBC Ottawa · 2026-08-25Students brace for debt, reconsider studies as OSAP cuts take effectStudents in Ontario are struggling to make ends meet and plan for the future as OSAP cuts take effect. Earlier this year, Premier Doug Ford's government announced it would sharply cut...Students, OSAP, Ontario

This Weekend

Weekend picks in Bridge Street

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Through the lens

Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.

The Black Tartan
Blue Spoon Atelier
The Green Counter Boutique
Subway
M&S Auto
Stalwart Brewing Company
Shoppers Drug Mart
Carleton Noodle House Restaurant
Roy Brown Plaque
Sunrise Lasers
Carp Custom Creamery
Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum

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The quick read

What is happening in Bridge Street this week?

Bridge Street has 26 current event listings. Current picks include The Wiggles: Tree of Wisdom Spectacular! 2nd Show Added!, Broncs and Tonks Rodeo and Country Music Festival, Lez Go presents Bliss - Pride Edition.

Are there free things to do in Bridge Street?

There are 19 event listings that look free or no-cost near Bridge Street, including The Wiggles: Tree of Wisdom Spectacular! 2nd Show Added!, Broncs and Tonks Rodeo and Country Music Festival, Latin Sparks Festival 2026.

What is a good date-night idea in Bridge Street?

For a date night near Bridge Street, start with Retro Silent Disco | The National Gallery of Canada | Ottawa, Beyond The Burst Guitar Showcase, then use the Eat & Drink guide for coffee, dinner, or a nearby stop.

What is in the local news around Bridge Street?

Recent local headlines around Bridge Street include Ottawa, Gatineau mayors pledge economic co-operation amid U.S. tariffs, Here's what Ottawa's leading mayoral candidates are planning for Pride, No contest: Candidates to be acclaimed in these 11 communities. The source links below the guide point to the original reporting.

What is Bridge Street good for day to day?

Bridge Street has 28 food and drink places and 9 mapped parks in the current Tiny Local Adventure map, plus current event and local-news signals when available.

What are homes like in Bridge Street right now?

Tiny Local Adventure currently sees 28 home listings in or near Bridge Street, with a median asking price around $675,000.

Is Bridge Street a good place to live?

Bridge Street has 9 parks and green spaces, 28 places to eat, and 76 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.

What is Bridge Street known for?

Bridge Street is known locally for landmarks like Carleton Place Hockey Arena, its 28-strong food and drink scene.

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What is there to do in Bridge Street?

Bridge Street has 9 parks and green spaces, 28 places to eat, and landmarks like Carleton Place Hockey Arena. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

Where should I park in Bridge Street?

Most of Bridge Street is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

How do I get to Bridge Street?

Bridge Street sits in Ottawa, Ontario, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.

Can I see homes for sale in Bridge Street?

Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Bridge Street, and can connect you with a local agent.