Are you looking for homes for sale in the Carleton place area? Please view our list of homes for sale, bookmark your favorites and contact us for a no-obligation viewing. The Carleton Place area is a charming small town about 44 kilometers west of downtown Ottawa in Lanark County. Carleton Place is a great place to call home and will give you more bang for your bucks. The area combines the conveniences of a large city with the friendliness and warmth of a small community that feels more like cottage life.