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What’s open and closed in Carleton Place and Almonte on the Civic Holiday: Monday, Aug. 3

Sarah Burtch
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The long August Civic Holiday weekend is often a busy one, jam-packed with community events and summer activities. As the holiday approaches, Lanarkist wanted to make things easier for you as you plan your weekend ahead. We’ve summarized what’s open and closed in Carleton Place and Almonte, and what local services are affected on Monday, Aug. 3, 2025.

Retail and activities

  • Freshco (110 Lansdowne Avenue, CP) will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday.
  • Anderson’s Your Independent Grocer (445 McNeely Avenue, CP) will be open with reduced hours.
  • Jonsson’s Your Independent Grocer (401 Ottawa St Rr 4 Almonte) will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
  • Walmart (​​450 McNeely Ave, CP) will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Shoppers Drug Mart (376 Ottawa St.) will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Almonte Rexall (430 Ottawa Street) will be closed.
  • IDA Drug Mart (47 Lansdowne Ave, CP) will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
  • The Beer Store will be closed.
  • The LCBO in Almonte (124 Queen Street) will be closed. The LCBO in Carleton Place (525 McNeely Avenue) will be open 11a.m. to 6 p.m.

Municipal Services in Carleton Place:

The Carleton Place municipal offices in Town Hall (175 Bridge Street) will be closed on Monday, Aug. 3.

City services and facilities long weekend changes in Carleton Place:

  • Waste and Recycling Collection: Emterra Environmental is now collecting waste on all statutory holidays in 2026, with the exception of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, so there are no changes to the Civic Holiday waste collection.
  • The Carleton Place Aquatic Centre will be closed on Saturday, Sunday and Monday for the long weekend.
  • The Carleton Place Public Library will be closed on Monday.

Municipal Services in Almonte:

The Mississippi Mills Municipal Office will be closed Monday. The Municipality’s Building, Planning, Recreation and Culture Departments at Almonte Old Town Hall will also be closed.

City services and facilities long weekend changes in Almonte:

  • Waste and Recycling Collection: There is no impact on the garbage and recycling schedule due to the holiday closure.
  • Transit: No service on Monday, Aug. 3. Regular service resumes Tuesday, Aug. 4.
  • The Mississippi Mills Public Library will be closed on Monday. 

Is something missing from this list that should be here? Let us know by emailing hollie@hometownist.com.

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