Overview
Canton (pop 7,200 in 2020, founded 1801) is the county seat of St. Lawrence County in northern New York. This tiny village is home to the State University of New York at Canton and to St. Lawrence University.
4 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Canton
St. Lawrence University
Founded 1857, this four-year liberal arts college has 2500 students and is home to North Country Public Radio (WSLU 89.5). Eight buildings in the St. Lawrence University-Old Campus Historic District are listed on the US …
Richard F Brush Art Gallery
On SLU campus.
SUNY Canton
Silas Wright House
Museum and archives.
Appleton Golf Course
On SLU campus, adjacent to BWI University Inn, 18 holes, par 72.
Higley Flow State Park
Wooded park with sandy beach on Raquette River, swimming, fishing, canoeing, picnic area, nature trails for hiking and cross-country skiing. Snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice fishing.
Plan your trip
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- OGS Ogdensburg International Airport, Ogdensburg — 15 mi away. Directions
- MSS Massena International Airport Richards Field, Massena — 29 mi away. Directions
- SYR Syracuse Hancock International Airport, Syracuse — 113 mi away (major hub). Directions
Canton is 11 miles southwest of Potsdam (New York) on US Route 11.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $110–$110 a night (typical $112), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$150, mid-range ~$190, comfortable ~$280.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning St. Lawrence University, Richard F Brush Art Gallery, Silas Wright House
- Lunch A1 Oriental Kitchen
- Afternoon Appleton Golf Course, SUNY Canton
- Dinner Sergi's
Day 2
- Morning Higley Flow State Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Get in
Canton is 11 miles southwest of Potsdam (New York) on US Route 11.
See
Do
Colton
Buy
Eat
Eat Sergi's
Italian restaurant, pizza, banquet hall.
Drink
- Pub 56, on St. Lawrence University campus between Hulett and Jencks, +1 315-229-7756
Sleep
Nearby
Potsdam
City / town · 15 listings · 11 mi away
Ogdensburg
City / town · 17 listings · 17 mi away
Massena
City / town · 21 listings · 27 mi away
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Tupper Lake
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Saranac Lake
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