What’s open and closed this Easter long weekend in Carleton Place and Almonte
Easter long weekend is almost here, a time for family bonding, outdoor springtime activities, and a lot of chocolate! But as you prepare for the busy long weekend ahead, it’s important to keep in mind the few changes to regular schedules and business hours that residents and visitors alike should consider. Here’s a look at what businesses are open and closed from April 18-21, 2025 in Carleton Place and Almonte and which local services are affected.
FreshCo (110 Lansdowne Avenue, Carleton Place) will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Anderson’s Your Independent Grocer (445 McNeely Avenue, Carleton Place) will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Jonsson’s Your Independent Grocer (401 Ottawa Street, Almonte) will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Walmart (450 McNeely Avenue, Carleton Place) will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Most Shoppers Drug Mart locations will be open throughout the weekend for regular hours, but some may vary.
Almonte Rexall (430 Ottawa Street) will be closed on Good Friday and open with reduced hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Easter Sunday.
IDA Drug Mart (47 Lansdowne Avenue, Carleton Place) will be open on Good Friday with reduced hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All other days remain unaffected.
The Beer Store will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
The LCBO in Almonte (124 Queen Street) will be closed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday. The LCBO in Carleton Place (525 McNeely Avenue) will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, but will remain open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Easter Monday.
Municipal Services – Carleton Place
Carleton Place municipal offices at Town Hall (175 Bridge Street) will be closed on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21, for the Easter holiday. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22 with regular business hours.
Waste and Recycling Collection: Garbage and recycling that would normally occur on Friday, April 18 will be collected on Saturday, April 19. Monday collection will occur as usual.
Carleton Place Aquatic Centre will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, but will remain open on: – Saturday, April 19: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (Adult Swim), 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Public Swim) – No lessons
– Monday, April 21: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (Adult Swim), 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Public Swim) – No lessons
Carleton Place Public Library will be closed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday.
Municipal Services – Almonte
The Mississippi Mills Municipal Office will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday. This includes the Building, Planning, Recreation and Culture Departments located at Almonte Old Town Hall.
Waste and Recycling Collection: Regular Friday pickup will shift to Saturday, April 19.
Mississippi Mills Public Library will be closed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday.