The town of Canton, CT in Hartford County is nestled alongside the Farmington River and is located adjacent to Simsbury and New Hartford. Canton was established in 1806 after separating from Simsbury and was named after Canton, China. Once ranked by Budget Magazine as one of the “Ten Coolest Small Towns in America” and rated by Bloomberg Businessweek Lifestyle Magazine among the “Best Place to Raise Kids in Connecticut,” this town has plenty to offer for residents and visitors alike. Popular attractions include the Canton Historical Museum, The Shoppes at Farmington Valley and the Roaring Brook Nature Center. One trip to Canton is all it takes to fall in love with the simplicity and aesthetic beauty of this Central Connecticut gem.
Collinsville, a borough of Canton, has an old village feel that brings you back in time with old mills and factory buildings. You can find many local merchants with handmade jewelry, custom crafts and a collection of antiques. Bridge Street Live, located on the Farmington River in Collinsville, is an art-deco styled venue with live music and award-winning stand-up comedy. Gallery on the Green is the longest running artists’ cooperative, where artists have the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work. A visit to Matterhorn Mini Golf, voted Editor’s Choice, Best of New England 2017 by Yankee Magazine, is a Swiss-themed mini golf course where you can learn about cheese, chocolate and hadron colliders while playing 18 holes.
The town of Canton, CT in Hartford County is nestled alongside the Farmington River and is located adjacent to Simsbury and New Hartford. Canton was established in 1806 after separating from Simsbury and was named after Canton, China. Once ranked by Budget Magazine as one of the “Ten Coolest Small Towns in America” and rated by Bloomberg Businessweek Lifestyle Magazine among the “Best Place to Raise Kids in Connecticut,” this town has plenty to offer for residents and visitors alike. Popular attractions include the Canton Historical Museum, The Shoppes at Farmington Valley and the Roaring Brook Nature Center. One trip to Canton is all it takes to fall in love with the simplicity and aesthetic beauty of this Central Connecticut gem.
Collinsville, a borough of Canton, has an old village feel that brings you back in time with old mills and factory buildings. You can find many local merchants with handmade jewelry, custom crafts and a collection of antiques. Bridge Street Live, located on the Farmington River in Collinsville, is an art-deco styled venue with live music and award-winning stand-up comedy. Gallery on the Green is the longest running artists’ cooperative, where artists have the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work. A visit to Matterhorn Mini Golf, voted Editor’s Choice, Best of New England 2017 by Yankee Magazine, is a Swiss-themed mini golf course where you can learn about cheese, chocolate and hadron colliders while playing 18 holes.
The town of Canton, CT in Hartford County is nestled alongside the Farmington River and is located adjacent to Simsbury and New Hartford. Canton was established in 1806 after separating from Simsbury and was named after Canton, China. Once ranked by Budget Magazine as one of the “Ten Coolest Small Towns in America” and rated by Bloomberg Businessweek Lifestyle Magazine among the “Best Place to Raise Kids in Connecticut,” this town has plenty to offer for residents and visitors alike. Popular attractions include the Canton Historical Museum, The Shoppes at Farmington Valley and the Roaring Brook Nature Center. One trip to Canton is all it takes to fall in love with the simplicity and aesthetic beauty of this Central Connecticut gem.
Collinsville, a borough of Canton, has an old village feel that brings you back in time with old mills and factory buildings. You can find many local merchants with handmade jewelry, custom crafts and a collection of antiques. Bridge Street Live, located on the Farmington River in Collinsville, is an art-deco styled venue with live music and award-winning stand-up comedy. Gallery on the Green is the longest running artists’ cooperative, where artists have the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work. A visit to Matterhorn Mini Golf, voted Editor’s Choice, Best of New England 2017 by Yankee Magazine, is a Swiss-themed mini golf course where you can learn about cheese, chocolate and hadron colliders while playing 18 holes.
