Carleton Place, Ontario
Encyclopedia
Carleton Place is a town
in the eastern portion of Eastern
Ontario
, Canada
, in Lanark County
, about 46 kilometres (29 mi) west of downtown Ottawa
. It is located at the crossroads of Highway 15
and Highway 7
, halfway between the towns of Perth
, Almonte
, Smiths Falls
, and the nation's capital, Ottawa
. The Mississippi River
runs through the town and is one of the tributaries of the Ottawa River
.
" operated in Carleton Place from the 1860s to 1974, making cast iron cookware and woodstoves. Some of the designs created by this company are still being made by another company. Today, the remaining mill buildings house condominiums and "high-tech" industry.
" (CPI) was manufactured and marketed in Carleton Place by Leigh Instruments Ltd.
In addition to the Highway 7 expansion, since 2006, there has been a rapid expansion of retail stores in Carleton Place, mainly concentrated along McNeely Ave between Hwy 7 and Coleman Avenue/Cavanaugh Road. New additions include Walmart with an in-store MacDonalds, Home Depo, Busters Bar and Grill, Bulk Barn and a new location for Giant Tiger. In addition to this retail development, housing projects along Mississippi Road in the south, Quarry Road in the Northwest, and along both sides of McNeely Road have become more noticeable in recent years. Several new high-rise condominiums are also under construction: one located along a new main thoroughfare, Coleman Street, another for seniors along McNeely, and a more pricey condominium project slated to begin construction downtown on scenic McArthur Island sometime in 2012.
Attempts to revive the downtown has seen some limited successes of late. Several key historical buildings have seen renovations, most notably would be the move of Moore House to its new home downtown, across the street from the Town Hall; it serves as a tourist center as well as a museum dedicated to Roy Brown. The sidewalks and facades have also seen work redone, as well as heritage murals, repainted, to display former businesses that used to reside along Main Street. A parallel access route, Beckwith Street, is in the process of being rebuilt and repaved to better help with traffic congestion downtown; Main Street saw a similar, much-needed renovation during 2010.
The old Canadian Tire, which was situated at the corner of Beckwith and Lake Ave. East, was demolished in June of 2011, along with an old house and commercial building. This comes after ten-plus years of municipal legal issues regarding the condition of the land, which was said to have been contaminated by the old Canadian Tire. Most of the land will become a parking lot to not only ease the congestion of the downtown core but to provide a permanent location for the local Farmer's Market. A small building will also be erected on the old Canadian Tire location and will provide retail and residential opportunities. However, this is only the beginning of what will become a long-waged battle to revitalize a downtown core that has been fraught with closing businesses and lack of consumer business. Another, less-noticed disappearance is that of the trains which, up until recently, traveled along the local route from Smiths Falls to Arnprior. Though track through Carleton Place has not been removed, local advocates work towards maintaining the presence of a local train track, however, rail utility buildings in downtown Carleton Place were recently removed.
Most notable is the Carleton Place Canoe Club. Founded in 1893, 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.
Up until 2010, Carleton Place also played host to the Riverside Jam, a country music concert hosted every year during the summer. This attracted many tourists from across Canada as well as many renowned country artists to headline the concert. However, due to a lacking turnout of support and repetitive acts, the concert was cancelled. The Bridge Street Bazaar, formerly known as Mississippi River Days, still occurs on the last weekend of July and the start of August, and has succeeded as the one permanent festival known by most local citizens.
Census:
manages public education in Carleton Place and Lanark County, while the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario
is in charge of schools teaching the Catholic curriculum. Following is a list of schools in the Carleton Place area:
Town
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in the eastern portion of Eastern
Eastern Ontario
Eastern Ontario is a subregion of Southern Ontario in the Canadian province of Ontario which lies in a wedge-shaped area between the Ottawa River and St. Lawrence River...
Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
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, in Lanark County
Lanark County, Ontario
Lanark County is a county located in the Canadian province of Ontario. As of 2006, the population is 63,785. Its county seat is Perth.The county took its name from the town of Lanark in Scotland.-Geography:...
, about 46 kilometres (29 mi) west of downtown Ottawa
Downtown Ottawa
Downtown Ottawa is the central area of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Like other downtowns it is the commercial and economic centre of the city. It is sometimes referred to as the Central Business District and contains Ottawa's financial district. It is bordered by the Ottawa River to the north, the...
. It is located at the crossroads of Highway 15
Highway 15 (Ontario)
Provincial Highway 15, also known as Highway 15, is a provincially maintained highway in the Canadian province of Ontario.It currently runs between Kingston at the Highway 401 interchange and Highway 7 in Carleton Place...
and Highway 7
Highway 7 (Ontario)
King's Highway 7, commonly referred to as Highway 7 and historically as the Northern Highway, is a provincially maintained highway in the Canadian province of Ontario...
, halfway between the towns of Perth
Perth, Ontario
Perth is a town in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario, Canada . It is located on the Tay River, 83 km southwest of Ottawa, and is the seat of Lanark County.-History:...
, Almonte
Almonte, Ontario
Almonte is a Canadian exurb and former mill town located in Lanark County, in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario, Canada. Formerly a separate municipality, Almonte is now a ward of the town of Mississippi Mills, which was created on January 1, 1998 by the merging of Almonte with Ramsay and...
, Smiths Falls
Smiths Falls, Ontario
Smiths Falls is a town in Eastern Ontario, Canada. It is in the census division for Lanark County, but is considered a separated town and does not participate in county government...
, and the nation's capital, Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
. The Mississippi River
Mississippi River (Ontario)
The Mississippi River is a tributary of the Ottawa River in eastern Ontario in Canada. It is in length from its source in Upper Mazinaw Lake, has a drainage area of , and has a mean discharge of...
runs through the town and is one of the tributaries of the Ottawa River
Ottawa River
The Ottawa River is a river in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. For most of its length, it now defines the border between these two provinces.-Geography:...
.
History
Carleton Place was first settled when British authorities prompted immigration to the area. The Morphy and Moore families were among the first two arrive. Edmond Morphy chose the site in 1819 when he realized there was potential in the area waterfall. He built a mill there and was the first of many such textile and lumber industries to reside in the area. The settlement was then known as Morphy's Falls. In 1829, the area was renamed Carleton Place, after a street in Glasgow, Scotland, when a post office was constructed. It became a village in 1870, and a town in 1890. The community's economic growth was enabled by the construction of railway lines from Brockville and Ottawa later in the century. The town was also renowned for its local beauty and lake access which led to the development of the Ottawa Valley Canoe Association in 1893 which still exists today as the Carleton Place Canoe Club. The town received further recognition when a World War One fighter pilot, and town resident, Captain Arthur Roy Brown, made history by shooting down the Red Baron.Industry
Both textile and lumber mills flourished here, but none are still operating. "The Findlay FoundryFoundry
A foundry is a factory that produces metal castings. Metals are cast into shapes by melting them into a liquid, pouring the metal in a mold, and removing the mold material or casting after the metal has solidified as it cools. The most common metals processed are aluminum and cast iron...
" operated in Carleton Place from the 1860s to 1974, making cast iron cookware and woodstoves. Some of the designs created by this company are still being made by another company. Today, the remaining mill buildings house condominiums and "high-tech" industry.
Historical companies
The "Crash Position IndicatorCrash Position Indicator
The Crash Position Indicator is a radio beacon designed to be ejected from an aircraft when it crashes. This helps ensure it survives the crash and any post-crash fires or sinking, allowing it to broadcast a homing signal to search and rescue aircraft.CPI's became a requirement on some military...
" (CPI) was manufactured and marketed in Carleton Place by Leigh Instruments Ltd.
Recent developments
As a result of the population growth in Carleton Place and area, Highway 7 has been in the process of expanding from two lanes to four as it will allow better traffic flow from the Ottawa area during rush hour periods. Construction has almost been completed and the project will be wrapped up by the end of 2011.In addition to the Highway 7 expansion, since 2006, there has been a rapid expansion of retail stores in Carleton Place, mainly concentrated along McNeely Ave between Hwy 7 and Coleman Avenue/Cavanaugh Road. New additions include Walmart with an in-store MacDonalds, Home Depo, Busters Bar and Grill, Bulk Barn and a new location for Giant Tiger. In addition to this retail development, housing projects along Mississippi Road in the south, Quarry Road in the Northwest, and along both sides of McNeely Road have become more noticeable in recent years. Several new high-rise condominiums are also under construction: one located along a new main thoroughfare, Coleman Street, another for seniors along McNeely, and a more pricey condominium project slated to begin construction downtown on scenic McArthur Island sometime in 2012.
Attempts to revive the downtown has seen some limited successes of late. Several key historical buildings have seen renovations, most notably would be the move of Moore House to its new home downtown, across the street from the Town Hall; it serves as a tourist center as well as a museum dedicated to Roy Brown. The sidewalks and facades have also seen work redone, as well as heritage murals, repainted, to display former businesses that used to reside along Main Street. A parallel access route, Beckwith Street, is in the process of being rebuilt and repaved to better help with traffic congestion downtown; Main Street saw a similar, much-needed renovation during 2010.
The old Canadian Tire, which was situated at the corner of Beckwith and Lake Ave. East, was demolished in June of 2011, along with an old house and commercial building. This comes after ten-plus years of municipal legal issues regarding the condition of the land, which was said to have been contaminated by the old Canadian Tire. Most of the land will become a parking lot to not only ease the congestion of the downtown core but to provide a permanent location for the local Farmer's Market. A small building will also be erected on the old Canadian Tire location and will provide retail and residential opportunities. However, this is only the beginning of what will become a long-waged battle to revitalize a downtown core that has been fraught with closing businesses and lack of consumer business. Another, less-noticed disappearance is that of the trains which, up until recently, traveled along the local route from Smiths Falls to Arnprior. Though track through Carleton Place has not been removed, local advocates work towards maintaining the presence of a local train track, however, rail utility buildings in downtown Carleton Place were recently removed.
Local attractions
Some of the attractions of Carleton Place and surrounding area include a wide array of local parks, the Carleton Place Dragon Boat Festival, Morphy's Falls Heritage Festival, Victoria School Museum, and the Veteran's Hall of Valour.Most notable is the Carleton Place Canoe Club. Founded in 1893, 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.
Up until 2010, Carleton Place also played host to the Riverside Jam, a country music concert hosted every year during the summer. This attracted many tourists from across Canada as well as many renowned country artists to headline the concert. However, due to a lacking turnout of support and repetitive acts, the concert was cancelled. The Bridge Street Bazaar, formerly known as Mississippi River Days, still occurs on the last weekend of July and the start of August, and has succeeded as the one permanent festival known by most local citizens.
Notable residents
- Roy BrownRoy Brown (pilot)Captain Arthur Roy Brown DSC and bar RNAS was a Canadian World War I flying ace. The Royal Air Force officially credited Brown with shooting down Manfred von Richthofen, the "Red Baron", although it is in fact unlikely that Brown fired the bullet that caused his death...
, credited with shooting down the Red Baron - Leslie McFarlaneLeslie McFarlaneLeslie McFarlane was a Canadian journalist, novelist, screenwriter and filmmaker. McFarlane is most famous for ghostwriting many of the early books in the very successful Hardy Boys series using the pseudonym Franklin W. Dixon.- Early life :The son of a school principal, McFarlane was raised in...
, who wrote many of the original Hardy Boys books under the pen name Franklin W. DixonFranklin W. DixonFranklin W. Dixon is the pen name used by a variety of different authors who wrote The Hardy Boys novels for the Stratemeyer Syndicate... - Shean DonovanShean DonovanShean Donovan is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey Forward. A veteran of the National Hockey League, he played in 951 games spanning over seven clubs.-Playing career:...
, professional ice hockey player (free agent), who last played for the Ottawa SenatorsOttawa SenatorsThe Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
. - Ryan CuthbertRyan CuthbertRyan Cuthbert is a Canadian sprint canoer who has competed since the mid 2000s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he earned his best finish of ninth in the K-4 1000 m event at Athens in 2004.-References:*...
, Sprint Kayak, 2 time Olympian, 2004 Sydney Olympics(k-4 1000m), 2008 Beijing Olympics(k-2 1000m) - Andrew WillowsAndrew WillowsAndrew Willows is a Canadian sprint kayaker who has competed since the mid first decade of the 21st century. He won two medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with a silver and a bronze .Willows also competed in two Summer Olympics, earning his best finish of sixth in the K-2 500 m...
, Sprint Kayak, 2 time Olympian, 2004 Sydney Olympics(k-4 1000m), 2008 Beijing Olympics(k-2 500m) - Nathan Barton,Sprint kayak, 2009 World Junior Championships ( k-4 1000m) 9th place
Demographics
According to the 2006 Statistics CanadaStatistics Canada
Statistics Canada is the Canadian federal government agency commissioned with producing statistics to help better understand Canada, its population, resources, economy, society, and culture. Its headquarters is in Ottawa....
Census:
- Population: 9,453
- % Change (2001–2006): 4.1
- Dwellings: 3,832
- Area: 8.83 km² (3.41 sq mi)
- Density (persons per km².): 1,070
Schools
The Upper Canada District School BoardUpper Canada District School Board
The Upper Canada District School Board is one of the largest public school boards in Ontario in terms of geographical area. It encompasses the counties in the easternmost portion of the province, including the cities of Brockville, Clarence-Rockland, Carleton Place, Cornwall, and Akwesasne.The...
manages public education in Carleton Place and Lanark County, while the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario
Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario
The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario administers Catholic education for children up to grade 12, in the easternmost counties of Ontario, Canada including the cities of Brockville, Clarence-Rockland, Carleton Place and Cornwall.-External links:...
is in charge of schools teaching the Catholic curriculum. Following is a list of schools in the Carleton Place area:
- Arklan Community Public School
- Beckwith Public School (located in the Township of Beckwith)
- Caldwell Street Public School
- Calvary Christian Academy (located in the Township of Beckwith)
- Carambeck Public School
- Carleton Place High SchoolCarleton Place High SchoolCarleton Place High School is a high school serving the town of Carleton Place, in Eastern Ontario, Canada. It is a member of the Upper Canada District School Board, and draws pupils from Carleton Place and the surrounding Lanark County area.- History :...
- École Catholique J.L. Couroux (French Catholic)
- Mississippi School for the Arts (private high school)
- Notre Dame Catholic High SchoolNotre Dame Catholic High School (Carleton Place, Ontario)Notre Dame Catholic High School is located in Carleton Place, Ontario. It opened in 1995 with approximately 235 students. As of September 2009, there are over 600 students ranging from grades 7 to 12. The school expanded in 2001 with a two-storey addition....
- St. Mary's Catholic School
- St. Gregory's Catholic School
- T R Leger Alternative
See also
- Carleton Place AirportCarleton Place AirportCarleton Place Airport, , is located southeast of Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada, west of Ottawa.-External links:* on COPA's Places to Fly airport directory...
- Mississippi RiverMississippi River (Ontario)The Mississippi River is a tributary of the Ottawa River in eastern Ontario in Canada. It is in length from its source in Upper Mazinaw Lake, has a drainage area of , and has a mean discharge of...
- Carleton Place High SchoolCarleton Place High SchoolCarleton Place High School is a high school serving the town of Carleton Place, in Eastern Ontario, Canada. It is a member of the Upper Canada District School Board, and draws pupils from Carleton Place and the surrounding Lanark County area.- History :...
Sources
- Statistics CanadaStatistics CanadaStatistics Canada is the Canadian federal government agency commissioned with producing statistics to help better understand Canada, its population, resources, economy, society, and culture. Its headquarters is in Ottawa....
2006 Community Profile – Carleton Place retrieved 2007-11-02 - Local History retrieved 2011/06/09
- Step forward for condos and farmers market as demolition begins retrieved 2011/06/09
- Death knell for Ottawa Valley rail line retrieved 2011/06/09
External links
- Official Town Website
- Town Portal
- Carleton Place and Almonte Canadian Gazette
- Calvary Christian Academy
- Chamber of Commerce
- Carleton Place Canoe Club
- Carleton Place Dragon Boat Festival
- Victoria School Museum
- Canada Veteran's Hall of Valour
- Notre Dame Catholic High School
- Carleton Place High School
- Arts Carleton Place
- Calvary Christian Academy
- Mississippi School for the Arts