Active seniors looking for a home in Canton will enjoy living in one of the ten coolest small towns in America, according to Budget Travel magazine. What’s cool about Canton is the Farmington River, which runs through town and offers beautiful scenery and recreation, and the Farmington Valley Greenway, a rail trail that connects Canton to nearby communities.
Canton is located in Hartford County, has just over 10,000 residents and includes the villages of North Canton, Canton Center and Collinsville. It is a quaint New England town with plenty of local attractions, from the Canton Historical Museum to the Farmington River Trail and the Mills Pond Recreation Area.
There are a number of festive events in Canton each year, from the Lobsterfest in August to horse drawn carriage rides in December and a farmer’s market on Sundays from June through October.
Shoppers enjoy The Shoppes at Farmington Valley, a lifestyle shopping destination with more than 45 specialty stores and unique shops. Collinsville Canoe & Kayak, located on the Farmington River, is the largest specialty canoe and kayak store in New England. There are also a number of antiques stores in Collinsville and Canton.
Public schools in Canton are leaders in Connecticut with programs that shape the future of students by opening minds and transforming lives through creative and innovative programs. Students at Cherry Brook Primary, Canton Intermediate, Canton Middle and Canton High School benefit from challenging educational experiences that develop their intellectual, physical and social potential.
Canton is conveniently located close to Hartford and a short drive to New Haven, other Connecticut towns and about two hours to New York.
If you’re an active adult looking to buy a new home in Canton, make sure you check out Atwater Estates, a By Carrier community of custom homes that offers luxury living at affordable prices with convenient access to shopping and entertainment amidst the natural rural surroundings of the Canton villages. The homes feature gas fireplaces, extravagant master suites, first floor studies, large chef’s kitchens and large French doors leading to private patios. Atwater Estates is proud to have won the CT Home Builders Best Detached 55+ home award and is recognized as Canton’s premiere active adult community gem.
Call By Carrier at your earliest convenience for details on an Atwater Estate home that offers the best in unique craftsmanship, energy efficiency and new home construction floor plans for fine living in Canton at its best.
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