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Canaan is a small, peaceful town located in Litchfield County in the northwest corner of Connecticut. As of the 2000 census, the population was 1,081 residents. It is the second smallest town in Connecticut. The town of Canaan is most commonly referred to by locals as Falls Village. This is because Falls Village is a separate village, or "census-designated place," situated within the town of Canaan and serves as the town center. The usage of Falls Village also helps avoid confusing the town of Canaan with another town in Connecticut named Canaan Village. The Falls Village District has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979. The town was first established in 1738 and incorporated in 1739. The Falls Village town center district consists of approximately 70 acres that was built in the mid-1800s, and contains 71 fine examples of Greek Revival, Italianate and Queen Anne architecture. The historic district also includes the canal that was built to harness water power from the Great Falls located northwest of the town. Other attractions worth noting are the St. Patrick's Church and D.M. Hunt Library and the beautiful rushing waters of the Housatonic River.

Surrounding areas: Salisbury, Connecticut (5.6 mi), Norfolk, Connecticut (6.9 mi), Lakeville, Connecticut (7.2 mi), Colebrook, Connecticut (12.3 mi), Cornwall, Connecticut (12.7 mi), Sharon, Connecticut (12.8 mi), Winchester Center, Connecticut (13.3 mi)

Canaan Vacation Rentals




Canaan Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Under Mountain Inn482 Undermountain RdSalisbury, CT5.6 mi.(860) 435-0242
White Hart15 Undermountain RdSalisbury, CT5.6 mi.(860) 435-0030
Ragamont Inn8 Main StSalisbury, CT5.7 mi.(860) 435-2372
Inn At Iron Masters229 Main StLakeville, CT6.6 mi.(860) 435-9844
Manor HouseMaple AveNorfolk, CT6.9 mi.(860) 542-5690
Interlaken Inn74 Interlaken Rd 7Lakeville, CT7.2 mi.(860) 435-6662
Wake Robin Inn106 Sharon RdLakeville, CT7.3 mi.(860) 435-2515
Comfort Inn & Suites249 Stockbridge RdGreat Barrington, MA12.5 mi.(413) 644-3200
Sharon Motor LodgeGay StSharon, CT12.8 mi.(860) 364-0036
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites415 Stockbridge RdGreat Barrington, MA12.9 mi.(413) 528-1810
Cornwall Inn & MotelKent RdCornwall Bridge, CT14.6 mi.(203) 672-6884
Troutbeck40 Spingarn RdAmenia, NY17.0 mi.(914) 372-9681
Willows MotelRt 343Amenia, NY17.0 mi.(845) 373-8090
The Red Lion Inn30 Main StStockbridge, MA17.6 mi.(413) 298-5545
Quality Inn & Suites395 Winsted RdTorrington, CT17.8 mi.(860) 496-8808
Super 8 Motel Of Torrington492 E Main StTorrington, CT18.9 mi.(860) 496-0811
Super 8 Motel128 Housatonic StLee, MA19.4 mi.(800) 800-8000
Litchfield InnRt 202 Bantan RdLitchfield, CT20.6 mi.(800) 499-3444
Best Western Black Swan Inn Inc435 Laurel StLee, MA20.6 mi.(413) 243-2700
Shaker Mill Inn2 Oak StWest Stockbridge, MA21.3 mi.(413) 232-4600
Fife & Drum Inn59 North Main StKent, CT22.0 mi.(860) 927-3509
Williamsville Inn286 Gtbarrington RdWest Stockbridge, MA22.1 mi.(413) 274-6118
The Village Inn16 Church StLenox, MA22.9 mi.(413) 637-0020
Cornell Inn203 Main StLenox, MA23.5 mi.(413) 637-0562
Birches Inn233 West SHR RdNew Preston, CT24.4 mi.(860) 868-1735
Days Inn194 Pittsfield RdLenox, MA24.9 mi.(413) 637-3560
Econo Lodge390 Pittsfield RdLenox, MA25.8 mi.(413) 637-4244
Howard Johnson462 Pittsfield RdLenox, MA26.2 mi.(413) 442-4000
Knights Inn474 Pittsfield RdLenox, MA26.3 mi.(413) 443-4468
Lenox Motel525 Pittsfield Lenox RdLenox, MA26.3 mi.(413) 499-0324
Comfort Inn1055 South StPittsfield, MA26.5 mi.(413) 443-4714
Patriot Suites Hotel8 Dan Fox DrPittsfield, MA26.8 mi.(413) 997-3300
Mayflower InnRt 47Washington, CT27.4 mi.(860) 868-9466
The Simsbury Inn397 Hopmeadow StSimsbury, CT29.1 mi.(800) 634-2719
Crowne Plaza Pittsfield1 West StPittsfield, MA29.4 mi.(413) 499-2000
Residence Inn By Marriott55 Simsbury RdAvon, CT29.6 mi.(860) 678-1666
Plymouth Motor Lodge9 W Main StTerryville, CT29.6 mi.(203) 582-6331
Avon Old Farm HotelAvon, CT29.7 mi.(860) 677-1651
Elm Motel50 Russell RdWestfield, MA29.8 mi.(413) 562-9727
 
Bed & Breakfast
Historic Merrell Inn1565 Pleasant StSouth Lee, MA17.5 mi.(413) 243-1794

Canaan Weather & Climate

Central Connecticut has a generally temperate, four-season climate. The state lies within the transition zone of humid subtropical and a humid continental. Connecticut receives some 25 to 60 in of snow each year. The average annual snowfall increases from the coast to the northwestern corner of the State. Temperatures are comparatively uniform across the state. The number of days with minimum temperatures of zero or below average about five in the lower uplands and central valley. Thunderstorms occur on an average of 20 to 30 days per year, with the greatest frequency during the summer months and in the afternoon or evening. The humidity tends to be lowest in the spring and highest in the late summer and early fall.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 35°F 13°F 3.54 in. -
February 38°F 15°F 2.66 in. -
March 47°F 24°F 3.62 in. -
April 59°F 33°F 3.77 in. -
May 71°F 44°F 4.26 in. -
June 79°F 52°F 4.17 in. -
July 83°F 57°F 4.41 in. -
August 81°F 56°F 4.37 in. -
September 73°F 48°F 3.98 in. -
October 62°F 36°F 3.81 in. -
November 50°F 29°F 3.74 in. -
December 39°F 19°F 3.49 in. -

Canaan Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Barnes Municipal airport (BAF) located about 32 miles east of Canaan in Westfield, Massachusetts, the Bradley International airport (BDL) located approximately 33 miles east of Canaan in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, the Stewart International airport (SWF) located roughly 53 miles southwest of Canaan in Newburgh, New York, the Albany International airport (ALB) located around 55 miles northwest of Canaan in Albany, New York, and finally the Schenectady County airport (SCH) located about 64 miles northwest of Canaan in Schenectady, New York.

Canaan Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Lake CompounceBristolCT31.4 mi.
Quassy Amusement ParkMiddleburyCT36.0 mi.
Six Flags New EnglandAgawamMA36.8 mi.
JeepersAlbanyNY48.4 mi.
Hoffman's PlaylandLathamNY54.4 mi.
JeepersWest NyackNY71.5 mi.
Playland ParkRyeNY74.6 mi.
Bayville AmusementsBayvilleNY78.1 mi.
Ocean Beach ParkNew LondonCT78.6 mi.
High Hopes OrchardWestmorelandNH79.5 mi.
Glen Island ParkNew RochelleNY80.6 mi.
Sports Plus Entertainment CenterLake GroveNY81.9 mi.
Boomers Family Fun CenterMedfordNY85.3 mi.
Country Fair Entertainment ParkMedfordNY85.3 mi.
Kid's KingdomMedfordNY85.3 mi.
Whalom ParkLunenburgMA89.3 mi.
AdventurelandFarmingdaleNY89.7 mi.
 
Water Parks
Splash Down ParkFishkillNY44.9 mi.
Zoom Flume Water ParkDurhamNY50.3 mi.
Splish Splash Water ParkRiverheadNY84.1 mi.
Maple Breeze ParkPawcatuckCT89.3 mi.
Water WizzWesterlyRI89.5 mi.
Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and WaterparkExeterRI97.4 mi.
Carousel Water & Fun ParkBeach LakePA98.3 mi.
Water Slide WorldLake GeorgeNY98.6 mi.
Westport Water SlideWestportMA120.0 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Hotchkiss School Golf CourseLakevilleCT7.3 mi.
Boston Corners Golf ClubMillertonNY10.7 mi.
Egremont Country ClubGreat BarringtonMA11.4 mi.
Undermountain Golf CourseCopakeNY12.8 mi.
Copake Country ClubCraryvilleNY16.2 mi.
Silo Ridge Country ClubAmeniaNY17.2 mi.
Thomas Carvel Country ClubPine PlainsNY17.4 mi.
Eastwood Country ClubTorringtonCT19.0 mi.
Greenock Country ClubLeeMA19.4 mi.
Stonybrook Golf CourseLitchfieldCT21.3 mi.
Fairview Farm Golf CourseHarwintonCT22.5 mi.
Meadowgreens Golf CourseGhentNY25.5 mi.
Red Hook Golf ClubRed HookNY26.1 mi.
Edgewood Golf ClubSouthwickMA28.8 mi.
Ranch Golf ClubSouthwickMA28.8 mi.
Tekoa Country ClubWestfieldMA28.9 mi.
Harlem Valley Golf ClubWingdaleNY29.3 mi.
Simsbury Farms Golf ClubSimsburyCT29.3 mi.
Southwick Country ClubSouthwickMA29.3 mi.
General Electric Athletic ClubPittsfieldMA29.6 mi.
BasRidge Golf CourseHinsdaleMA29.8 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Butternut Ski AreaGreat BarringtonMA11.8 mi.
Mohawk MountainCornwallCT12.7 mi.
CatamountHillsdaleNY14.6 mi.
Otis RidgeOtisMA16.7 mi.
WoodburyWoodburyCT33.9 mi.
Mount SouthingtonSouthingtonCT37.8 mi.
Big BirchPattersonNY38.3 mi.
Thunder RidgePattersonNY38.3 mi.
Mount TomHolyokeMA38.5 mi.
Brodie MountainNew AshfordMA40.2 mi.
Hunter MountainHunterNY47.4 mi.
Berkshire EastCharlemontMA47.7 mi.
Ski WindhamWindhamNY51.1 mi.
Belleayre MoutainHighmountNY60.1 mi.
Ski PlattekillRoxburyNY65.8 mi.
Mount SnowBrattleboroVT69.4 mi.
Haystack at Mount SnowBrattleboroVT69.4 mi.
Scotch ValleyStamfordNY70.8 mi.
Willard MountainGreenwichNY74.0 mi.
Holiday MountainMonticelloNY74.6 mi.
 
State Parks
Mount Riga State ParkCT5.2 mi. 
Campbell Falls State ParkCT5.7 mi. 
Haystack Mountain State ParkCT6.9 mi. 
Taconic State ParkNY9.1 mi. 
Dennis Hill State ParkCT9.4 mi. 
Ivy Mountain State ParkCT12.2 mi. 
Housatonic Meadows State ParkCT13.1 mi. 
John A Minetto State ParkCT13.7 mi. 
Platt Hill State ParkCT14.7 mi. 
Mohawk State ParkCT15.2 mi. 
Burr Pond State ParkCT16.9 mi. 
Kent Falls State ParkCT18.1 mi. 
Macedonia Brook State ParkCT19.4 mi. 
Lake Taghkanic State ParkNY19.5 mi. 
Above All State ParkCT21.3 mi. 
Lake Waramaug State ParkCT22.8 mi. 
Mount Tom State ParkCT23.5 mi. 
Mount Bushnell State ParkCT24.1 mi. 
Humaston Brook State ParkCT25.5 mi. 
Bates Memorial State ParkMA27.2 mi. 
 
Museums
Norman Rockwell Museum at StockbridgeStockbridgeMA18.0 mi.(Art)
Litchfield History MuseumLitchfieldCT20.6 mi.(History)
Clermont (State Historic Site)ClermontNY25.9 mi.(History)
Hancock Shaker VillagePittsfieldMA29.5 mi.(History)
Mattatuck MuseumWaterburyCT35.4 mi.(History)
Railroad Museum of New EnglandWaterburyCT35.4 mi.(Technology)
Klyne Esopus Historical Society MuseumUlster ParkNY35.4 mi.(History)
Hidden Hills Historical MuseumsChesterfieldMA35.5 mi.(History)
Timexpo MuseumMiddleburyCT36.0 mi.(Technology)
Wadsworth AtheneumHartfordCT37.8 mi.(Art)
Connecticut Historical SocietyHartfordCT37.8 mi.(History)
Springfield MuseumsSpringfieldMA38.3 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
Springfield Science MuseumSpringfieldMA38.3 mi.(Science)
George Walter Vincent Smith Art MuseumSpringfieldMA38.3 mi.(Art)
Springfield Museum of Fine ArtsSpringfieldMA38.3 mi.(Art)
Connecticut Valley Historical MuseumSpringfieldMA38.3 mi.(History)
Wistariahurst MuseumHolyokeMA38.5 mi.(History)
Bruderhof MuseumRiftonNY38.7 mi.(History)
Smith College Museum of ArtNorthamptonMA40.8 mi.(Art)
Gomez Mill HouseMarlboroNY44.1 mi.(History)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Trevor ZooMillbrookNY25.2 mi.
Beardsley Zoological GardensBridgeportCT59.8 mi.
Bergen County Zoological ParkParamusNJ84.2 mi.
Mystic AquariumMysticCT84.3 mi.
Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation ParkBronxNY86.0 mi.
Queens Wildlife CenterFlushingNY90.8 mi.
Central Park Wildlife CenterNew YorkNY97.3 mi.
Roger Williams Park ZooProvidenceRI99.5 mi.
New York AquariumBrooklynNY100.4 mi.
Prospect Park Wildlife CenterBrooklynNY100.4 mi.
Staten Island ZooStaten IslandNY109.7 mi.
New England AquariumBostonMA118.4 mi.
Franklin Park ZooBostonMA118.4 mi.


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