The Urban Barber

In April of 2020, right at the start of lockdown, Shawn Gauthier married a man from Carleton Place. Knowing Shawna had many years of hair styling experience, Shawna’s new brother-in-law proposed a potential business opportunity to Shawna: as a client of Erika at the...

The Barber Shop

Johnny Cesario and Jeremiah Harvey at The Barber Shop make everyone feel included, and as if they’ve been friends for years. With skills to match conversation, every client leaves feeling refreshed and well-groomed. Right before covid, The shop underwent a...

As Good As New

For those looking for quality, high end clothing and a great deal, they need not look further than Bridge Street. For 40 years, As Good As New has been a beloved business in downtown Carleton Place. With a reputation as one of the best locations to find secondhand...

The Lash Nook

A friendly and personable person, Kara Miles says her favourite part of what she does is getting to chat with new and familiar faces every day. A Certified Lash Artist for seven years, Kara is very knowledgeable and a true professional and artist in her field. Born...

The Blossom Shop

The Blossom Shop has been a staple feature of Bridge Street and the Downtown core since 1980. It’s beautiful window displays and professional staff have made the shop a local favourite for floral gifting. The Blossom Shop is family owned and operated and committed to...

Freska

If you have stopped by Freska recently, you may have noticed a few changes. That’s because the restaurant has a new owner! Toby Mitchell and his wife Paola took over on March 2nd. They have created a whole new menu and have put a heavy focus on all things local: local...