Living in Canton, CT
Canton
Canton incorporated in 1806, in Hartford County, Connecticut. The population was 8,840 at the 2000 census, and has grown to 10,292 as of the 2010 census. The town makes up a total area of 25.0 square miles, of which, 24.6 square miles of it is land and 0.5 square miles of it is water. The town center was defined in the 2000 census as a census-designated place known as Canton Valley. It is bordered by Granby on the north, Simsbury on the east, Avon and Burlington on the south, New Hartford on the west, and Barkhamsted on the northwest. Running through it is the Farmington River. The town includes the villages of North Canton, Canton Center, Canton (Canton Valley), and Collinsville. In September 2007, Collinsville was ranked in Budget Travel magazine as one of the “Ten Coolest Small Towns in Connecticut.” The town is on the Farmington River, and Collinsville Canoe & Kayak is the largest specialty canoe and kayak store in New England.
Points of Interest
Points of interest include The Canton Historical Museum, in Collinsville. Located in the building of the former Collins Axe Company, one of the first ax factories in the world which was founded by Samuel W. Collins; at the Collins ax factory in Collinsville, Elisha Root invented the important industrial technique of die casting. The museum displays a 19th-century general store, a post office, a printing press and blacksmith and barber shops. Vehicles, tools and farm implements are also exhibited, as well as a working railroad diorama, Victorian fashions, toys and dolls.
Shopping & Dining
In more recent years Canton has also become a place of interest for shopping and dining with the addition of The Shoppes at Farmington Valley. The Shoppes at Farmington Valley is an open-air lifestyle shopping destination that offers an enticing selection of more than 45 specialty stores and unique. Located at 110 Albany Turnpike (Route 44) in Canton, Connecticut just over the Avon/Simsbury line. The Shoppes at Farmington Valley provides convenient free storefront parking, mountain views and an atmosphere every bit as inviting as our stores. The Shoppes at Farmington Valley is a committed and involved member of the local community. Through our support of a wide range of local organizations and initiatives we are able to provide our patrons with not only an exceptional shopping experience, but also the opportunity to experience family fun and entertainment throughout the year.
Attractions
Canton Historical Museum
11 Front St., Collinsville
Telephone- (860) 693-2793
Collinsville Canoe & Kayak (rentals)
41 Bridge Street (Route 179), Collinsville
Telephone- 693-6977
Farmington River Trail
Route 179 in Canton and Burlington, New Britain Avenue in Farmington
Farmington River Tubing
Satan’s Kingdom State Recreation Area
Route 44, New Hartford
Telephone- (860) 693-6465
Antiques in Collinsville and Canton
In Canton there are multiple stores including Balcony Antiques, Canton Village Antiques and Antiques on the Farmington.
Mills Pond Recreation Area
10 East Hill Rd., Canton
Telephone- (860) 693-5808
Facilities include: Olympic size pool, wading pool, 4 tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, skate park, bocce ball pit, volleyball sand court, picnic shelter, playscape, soccer field, softball diamond, and passive recreation walking area around the pond. Mills Pond Recreation Area is a public park. There is a small fee for use of the picnic area. For group functions or use of the athletic fields, a facility use permit must be obtained from the Parks and Recreation Office.
Roaring Brook Nature Center
70 Gracey Road, Canton
Telephone- (860) 693-0263
Hours- Tuesday-Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 1-5
Lecturers, Field Trips, Walks, Family Programs, Classes, Concerts, and Gift Shop
Lodging
*This List includes hotels in Canton and adjacent towns as of March 2012.
Avon Old Farms Hotel
Route 44 & 10, Avon, CT
phone (860) 677-1651
The Simsbury Inn
397 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT
phone (860) 651-5700
Simsbury 1820 House
731 Hopmeadow, Simsbury, CT
phone (860) 658-7658
The Iron Horse Inn
969 Hopmeadow, Simsbury, CT
phone (860) 658-2216
The Linden House Bed & Breakfast
288-290 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT
phone (860) 408-1321
Merrywood Bed & Breakfast
100 Hartford Road, Simsbury, CT
phone (860) 651-1785
The Farmington Inn
827 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT
phone (860) 677-2821
The Homewood Suites by Hilton
2 Farm Glen Boulevard, Farmington, CT
phone (860) 321-0000
The Dutch Iris Inn Bed & Breakfast
239 Salmon Brook St, Granby, CT
phone (860) 844-0262
The Truman Gillet House Bed & Breakfast
151 North Granby Rd, Granby, CT
phone (860) 844-1212
Restaurants
ABC Pizza House (Italian – Greek)
9 River St., Collinsville
phone (860) 693-9161
Bagels Plus
220 Albany Tnpk. (Canton Village), Canton
phone (860) 693-8905
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
The Shoppe at Farmington Valley
110 Albany Turnpike, Canton
(860) 693-3202
Chipotle Mexican Grille
The Shoppe at Farmington Valley
110 Albany Turnpike, Canton
(860) 693-4457
Crown & Hammer Pub
Depot Place, Collinsville
phone (860) 693-9199
DISH N’ Dat
The Shoppe at Farmington Valley
110 Albany Turnpike, Canton
(860) 693-4927
Feng Asian Bistro
The Shoppes at Farmington Valley
110 Albany Turnpike, Canton
(860) 693-3364
Flatbread Company
The Shoppes at Farmington Valley
110 Albany Turnpike, Canton
(860) 693-3314
LaSalle Market & Deli (Delicatessen)
104 Main St., Collinsville
phone (860) 693-8010
La Trattoria (Italian)
Route 44, Canton
phone (860) 673-5000
if busy (860) 673-0736
Panera Bread
The Shoppe at Farmington Valley
110 Albany Turnpike, Canton
(860) 693-9513
Saybrook Fish House (Seafood)
Rts. 44, 202, 179, Canton
phone (860) 693-0034
The Green Papaya (Thai)
160 Albany Turnpike, Canton
(860) 693-9322