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One of the principal attractions of Carleton Place is the Mississippi River, including the rapids through limestone which supports one of the regions largest stands of hackberry trees.

Mississippi Lake provides an important source of recreation and economic stimulus from tourism.

Other attractions include local parks and walking paths such as the Trans-Canada Trail, the O-Kee-Lee Park Trail, where you might see Canada geese or even a bald eagle fishing, and the Arklan / Stone Water Gate Nature Trail that provides a view of the ruins of the Arklan mills.

There is also the Carleton Place Dragon Boat Festival, Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum, and the Canada Veteran's Hall of Valour.

Also located in Carleton Place is the The Book Gallery, Ontario's largest used book store.

There are several fine restaurants featuring locally grown-food.

The Carleton Place Canoe Club was founded in 1893 and it is the oldest canoe club in Canada.

It is the towns most successful and longest lasting sports facility, sending dozens of athletes to the Olympics and World Championships.

The Bridge Street Bazaar hosted annually by the Carleton Place BIA ( Business Improvement Association ) is a street fair, which occurs on the Civic Holiday weekend.

Each year thousands of people flock to the historic downtown for shopping, entertainment, a fun and exciting kid's zone and local restaurants.