Make It Canton

28/06/2023

The forecast this week calls for sun, warm weather, and a lovely stroll on the Farmington River Trail.

📸: on Instagram

27/06/2023

Join us for our next Evening Paddle!
Saturday, July 1
7pm-9pm

Paddling at sunset is a magical experience and great for spotting wildlife that emerges at dusk!

Reserve your rental at the link in our profile!

27/06/2023

Family friendly seafood restaurant nestled in the hills of Canton, CT.

Note: Closing times may vary

22/06/2023

When it comes to antiquing, there are many shops throughout Canton to choose from.

Antiques on the Farmington is open every day from 10:00am-5:00pm and has an abundance of unique, artisanal, antique goods. What’s your favorite store? Let us know in the comments below 👇

20/06/2023

Start your day off on the right foot with a cup of joe and a donut (or a half dozen) 🍩

Luke’s Donuts is much more than donuts. The bakery and cafe has more than 2 dozen kinds of donuts, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, coffee, and more.

18/06/2023

We're excited to announce Canton Parks & Rec Summer Concert Series! Starting June 22nd, there will be live music every Thursday at Mills Pond. The concerts are FREE to attend. Hotdogs, hamburger, and beverages will be available for purchase. Bring a picnic blanket or some chairs and start your weekend early!

📸: Canton Parks and Recreation

16/06/2023

You’re Invited! 🚒

Canton’s new Firehouse will be breaking ground tomorrow, June 17th at 10 am. The new location will be 51 River Road.

15/06/2023

Have you heard the news?
The Mills Pond Pool is officially open for the season 🎉

🚨Modified hours of operation:

June 12-16: 3:30-7:30 PM
July 4: 11:45 AM - 3:45 PM
August 21-25: 3:30-7:30 PM
August 26-August 27: 1:00-5:00 PM

📸: Patch

13/06/2023

13/06/2023

Music on Main - Mojo Kitchen - it’s rocking!

13/06/2023

It’s been incredible to see all the new businesses joining Collinsville and Canton! Everyone give a warm welcome to Hollow’s Tattoo Studio & Art Gallery

Hollow's is a unique woman-owned tattoo studio and art gallery with handmade jewelry, original paintings, plants, tote bags, and more.

Check them out! Art gallery hours are Thursday-Sunday 10:30am-2:30pm

📸: .studio on Instagram

12/06/2023

The skies have cleared, and we’re breathing easy in Canton! After a few smoky days, the air is fresh and the weather is perfect—just in time for a meal on our beautiful patio at The Saybrook Fish House Canton 🍽️

11/06/2023

Today's the day! The Canton Main Street Farmers Market season opener 🍎🫑 Join us today and every Sunday through October 15th.
⏱ 10:00am-1:00pm in Collinsville

07/06/2023

Grab your furry friends and meet us for the Annual Pups and Pride celebration at The Shops at Farmington Valley 🐶

📍Saturday June 10th 10:30am-1:00pm
🐾 There will be local artists from Canton Arts Council, Inc., kids activities, raffles, food, limited edition merchandise and more.

Learn more about this free event and RSVP so you don’t miss out: https://bit.ly/3ON40E7

📸: The Shops at Farmington Valley

06/06/2023

Whether you’re looking to add some greenery to your home or purchase a beautiful bouquet of flowers for a special someone, Riverside Nursery and Garden Center has just about every variety of kind of plant you could think of. 💐

01/06/2023

Grab your lawn chairs, blanket and snacks and meet us on the green for the return of the Music on Main Street sponsored by Canton Main Street Inc. 🎶

Mark your calendars and join us every Saturday night for live musical performances, lovely weather, and great vibes. Tag someone who’s joining you in the comments below!

📸: on Instagram

30/05/2023

Have you been to Sur La Table at The Shops at Farmington Valley yet? Every week, there are new cooking classes available as well as hundreds of high-quality and speciality cookware and ingredients to choose from.

We couldn't be more excited to have Sur La Table back in Canton!

26/05/2023

Join us on the 29th for our Memorial Day Parade 🇺🇸

The parade will begin at 10:00am heading south on Dyer Ave; taking a right onto Maple Ave; taking a left onto Main Street; taking a right onto Center Street and proceeding to the Village Cemetery where a memorial service will be held.

Learn more here: https://www.townofcantonct.org/community-calendar?listing=ShortEvents%7c5%2f29%2f2023%7c57946%7c6279

26/05/2023

25/05/2023

The Collinsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc. Jamboree is off to a great start! May 24th-May 27th from 6:00pm-10:00pm stop by for food, rides, games, fireworks, live music and more!

📍 The event is located at Memorial Field in Canton, on Powder Mill Rd.
📸: Sparrow Drone Aerial Services

25/05/2023

24/05/2023

If you’re like us, you’re counting down the days until the Canton Main Street Farmers Market season kicks off! 🥦

We can’t wait to relax and unwind on the green with live music and shop from local vendors and farmers.

Mark your calendar for the opening day:
Sunday, June 11th from 10:00am-1:00pm

22/05/2023

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, June 3rd is the Grand Opening date of our long awaited Canton store located at 250 Albany Turnpike 🎉 It’s been a long, crazy and stressful ride getting us to this point. We can’t Thank You enough for your patience and understanding and your loyal support. As the photo states, we will definitely be opening on June 3rd “Come Hell or High Water! “ 😉 Looking forward to seeing you!!!

22/05/2023

18/05/2023

Bikes or canoes? At Collinsville Canoe & Kayak you can have both! Enjoy a beautiful scenic bike ride on the Farmington River Trail or spend the afternoon on the water with family and friends.

Collinsville Canoe & Kayak offers a variety of classes for people of all ages. Learn more and sign up today: https://bit.ly/3Lrgvlj

📸: Collinsville Canoe & Kayak

15/05/2023

Canton Hydro Official Opening

May 20, 2023
50 Bridge Street
Canton, CT

Gates open at 12:30pm
Program & tours 1pm-3:30pm

Canton Hydro LLC and the Town of Canton invite you to a celebration event and open house of the new Upper Colllinsville Hydroelectric Project. The event will begin with remarks by dignitaries and officials, including an overview of the project followed by a general open house during which attendees can tour the facility and learn about its design and operation from Canton Hydro staff and others. A new efficient Kaplan turbine and generator have been installed inside the 1935 brick powerhouse across the river from the old Collins Company mill complex. The facilities include upstream and downstream fish passages, as well as specific facilities for eel passage. The Denil fishway will allow fish to get past the dam for the first time in nearly 200 years. A viewing window will allow fish to be counted as they migrate past!

Parking will be in Collinsville and the site can be reached via a short walk across the bridge. The event will be held outside and attendees should dress for the weather.

15/05/2023

There’s no better feeling than volunteering and making a difference in your community. There are plenty of opportunities available this season with the Farmington River Watershed Association

Learn more about volunteering: https://bit.ly/3AIEVlA

📸: Farmington River Watershed Association

10/05/2023

Show us how you this spring! ☀️

Be sure to tag us in your photos with the hashtag for a chance to be featured on our page!

📸: on Instagram

09/05/2023

The Jamboree is BACK! Open Wednesday-Saturday. Jamboree hours are 6pm-10pm. Fireworks on Friday night 5/26 with a rain date on Saturday, approximate 9pm time depending on sunset. Live music starts one hour after opening on Saturday 7-10pm from local band, Driving Iris!