Canton, Connecticut – Authentically Awesome!

From its beautiful natural resources, like the Farmington River that majestically cuts through our historic downtown, to our storied history of Victorian Age manufacturing innovation, to our strong entrepreneurial spirit and diverse and thriving small businesses community, to our vibrant arts and music scene — Canton, Connecticut is authentically awesome.

Canton Main Street, Inc. is here to make sure our town’s rich and unique cultural, economic, environmental and social assets are preserved, enhanced and promoted.

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Become a Champion for Canton! If you’d like to volunteer or become a donor we’d love to hear from you.

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Christmas in Collinsville,
December 6 & 7, 2024

Champagne Walk on December 6. More information coming soon.

Illustration of decorated Christmas tree with presents.

2024 Gallery of Trees – Get Creative!

Join the 17th Annual Gallery of Trees at the Canton Historical Museum and transform it into a magical forest of decorated trees with your donated tree! Submit your registration form by October 27, 2024. Decorated trees will be accepted from November 9-15 between 12noon and 4:00pm at the Museum. Download the 2024 Registration Form (PDF opens in new window). All proceeds benefit the Canton Historical Museum.

Trees will be on display Sunday November 17–Sunday December 8. Opening Night Gala will be Saturday, November 16. Free admission ticket for each donated tree.

Canton Main Street partners with residents, businesses, government, religious congregations, and civic groups to maintain the cultural, economic, and social vitality of Canton’s villages and commercial centers.