Built in 1887 as St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, this is now home to All Nations Church and is used by the Carleton Place Town Singers for performances. Constructed of limestone in the Scottish baronial style, the fanciful towers and turrets add interest to this imposing structure. Contrasting decorative courses and window and door details are constructed of dark Beckwith limestone.

Erected as the first Carleton Place Town Hall, this imposing limestone building now houses the local museum, with exhibits chronicling the town’s history. Originally containing council chambers, a lock-up and public auditorium, it was converted into a four-room school in 1879 and served the community until 1969. Bring a picnic and enjoy the Community Labyrinth and Victoria School Gardens!

Completed at a cost of about $26,000, Carleton Place Town Hall is a local landmark. Constructed of limestone, the town hall once housed a fire hall, police station, jail cells and library. Its elaborate exterior is complemented by an equally fine interior. Come and view the foyer's grand staircase, the council chambers, clerk’s office and the second-floor opera hall.

The 1898 Keyes Block was constructed to replace an earlier building destroyed by fire. Now home to Granary Natural Foods, the storefront windows retain their original copper mullions. The upper apartments feature Tudor-style arched windows, original woodwork and a unique glassed ventilation shaft. Owner Mark will be available to discuss the building’s history. Note: Apartments are only accessible by stairs.

This log building originally sat at the north end of Moore Street. Built by James Pearson Moore in c. 1873, a grocery store and confectionary shop operated here by the Moore family until 1973 when the building was donated to the town. It was moved to this location in 2007. It now is home to the town’s Tourism Information offices.

This building, designed by Thomas Fuller (architect of Ottawa’s Peace Tower and many post offices throughout Canada), was constructed of red sandstone atop a limestone foundation. It served as the post office/customs house until 1970 and has been converted into offices and apartments. During Doors Open, the main floor offices will be open. Ask about the clock, added in 1913.

Sam Bat is the maker and originator of the best, professional, maple baseball bats in the world. Each bat is individually turned on a lathe using one of 300-plus templates. Then, they are hand-finished and carefully inspected to meet exacting standards. During Doors Open Carleton Place, enjoy a guided tour of the factory and visit the showroom and shop.

With its steep roofline, dramatic bell tower and buttressed stone walls, St. James Anglican is a local landmark. This stone church was built in 1884 to replace a smaller frame church. Inside is the 1903 church organ and an honour roll of members of the congregation who served in various wars. The lovely bells can be heard across town!

The cornerstone for this Masonic temple was laid on April 20, 1911. The upper level has been home to St. John's Lodge No. 63 since then. The lower storefronts were rented to bring in income. They were home to various businesses, including a movie theatre and a newspaper. The brick building is ornamented by marble keystones, pilasters, entablature and pediments.