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We're looking forward to celebrating with you! We kindly ask that you RSVP by October 1st, 2025. Please find the details you need to join us for this special day on this website.
We're looking forward to celebrating with you! We kindly ask that you RSVP by October 1st, 2025. Please find the details you need to join us for this special day on this website.
November 1, 2025
Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada

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Things To Do in The Area

The Wedding Website of Larri Sapielak and Reilly Hayhurst
We'll be honest, we are also visitors to the area and have not spent a ton of time there - so we enlisted the help of our dear friends and Ottawa locals Sam & Arianne to put together a fantastic list of sightseeing, eats & drinks for you all. Whether you are flying/driving in early, or extending your trip to explore our nations capital, below are a list of recommendations both in Ottawa and the Almonte / Carleton Place areas for you to check out during your trip.

Take a Walk Around Some Fantastic Ottawa & Alamonte Neighbourhoods

Recommended Neighbourhoods to explore include: Bank St. In The Glebe, Elgin St, Byward Market, Parliament and The Locks/Canal. TOP RECOMMENDATION: Alamonte Bridge Street - tons of local shops and eateries to explore!

Parks To Visit

For the Autumn, Gatineau Park is at the TOP of the list recommendation from Sam for this time of year. Tons of amazing hikes and scenery to enjoy the fall colours. This may only be accesible if you have access to / have rented a car. Other Parks to explore: Arboretum & Manor Hill

Museums & Art Galleries

Canadian Museum of Nature, Canadian Museum of History and The National Art Gallery

The Drinks Are Flowing at These Breweries & Bars

Check out these local spots for the best bevvys and night out! In Ottawa: Stolen Goods, Dominion City, Sparks Beer, Natural History, Ward 14, Lieutenant's Pump, The Manx In Alamonte / Carleton Place: Almonte Cows (great cocktails), Staulwartz, Braumister, Basecamp (Alamonte) and Vodkow (a local vodka distillery)

Little Victories Coffee Roasters - Elgin

44 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5C4, Canada

Excellent place to grab a coffee while you explore. There are locations on Elgin St. , on Bank St. in The Glebe and Queen St.

Arlo Wine & Restaurant

340 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON K2P 0J9, Canada

Natural wine selection and upscale dining in a nice setting

The Whalesbone Bank Street

430 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 0Y9, Canada

A rustic, nostalgic and funky place that serves up seafood and oysters. There is also a location on Elgin Street if you find yourself exploring that neighbourhood

El Camino

81A Clarence Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 5P5, Canada

Great place for tacos and cocktails! There is also a location on Elgin Street.

Additional Ottawa Eateries to Check Out

Canada

Datsun for Asian cuisine & cocktails, Shawarma Palace or Shawarma al-moun for a quick bite, and finally for pizza try Farinella, Heartbreakers, Schoolhouse or Anthony's. FOR BRUNCH: Check out Jax, Dukes, Chesterfield Gastropub, The Third or Wild & Ada's

Hummingbird Chocolate Factory, Store & Café

476 Ottawa Street, Mississippi Mills, ON K0A 1A0, Canada

Award Winning Chocolate with a cafe and bakery to enjoy!

Foundry Coffee Bar

122 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V5, Canada

Great spot to grab a coffee in Carleton Place the morning of or the morning after!

Blue Spoon Atelier

5 Allan Street, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V7, Canada

Excellent Bakery!

North Market

78 Mill Street, Mississippi Mills, ON K0A 1A0, Canada

A small town restaurant with amazing farm to table eats.

The Waterfront Gastropub

12 Bell Street, Carleton Place, ON K7C 1V9, Canada

If your in Carleton Place on Thursday night - head here for Karaoke night! They also do brunch for the morning after :)

St James Gate Pub

111 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V4, Canada

Excellent spot in Carleton Place for live music (typically on Fridays) eats and a pint.

Canadian Cafe Chinese Restaurant

Mississippi Mills, ON K0A 1A0, Canada

The best spot for late night drinking eats! Cash or cheque ONLY!

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