WELCOME TO CANTON
Canton—the St. Lawrence County seat—retains its small town charm and agricultural heritage despite America’s affinity for sprawling commercial development, a “bigger is better” attitude, and an ever-increasing reliance on electronic gadgetry.
Here, in farm country, nestled between the vast open tracts of woods and waters of the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park and the natural border between the U.S. and Canada, known as the St. Lawrence River, is a community that has found a healthy balance in the Information Age.
Canton residents live on the cutting edge of technology and society—thanks to St. Lawrence University, SUNY Canton, North Country Public Radio, and the St. Lawrence County government—yet they are still rooted in the country way of living.
Why do people love Canton? Quality of life. Recreational opportunities. Culture. It’s a safe place to raise a family. It’s a great place to do business. With college students constantly on the move and residents driving here daily to complete their business at the county government offices, Canton is a bustling village. You can feel the community’s vibrance from a bench at the Village Green, watching a steady stream of traffic flow by the four corners. But you can also hear birds chirping, kids playing, water trickling down from the historic fountain. If he were alive today, Norman Rockwell would find plenty of subjects to paint in Canton.
The community’s proximity to Canada is not lost on residents. In fact, many relish a chance to head north for the day or the weekend to explore the rural sights in southern Ontario or the many cosmopolitan activities in the capital city of Ottawa. The Thousand Islands region on the St. Lawrence River offers visitors and residents another chance to explore the natural beauty of the region.
Whether you choose to live here, study here, or simply visit, we hope you enjoy your stay in Canton.
Andy and Dawn Flynn, Publishers
