Not to be confused with New Canaan, Connecticut, Canaan/ Falls Village is a place where people come to enjoy life in a New England country setting; where neighbor helps neighbor, the schools are excellent, the virtues of small-town life still exist and this town’s long, colorful history is cherished and preserved.
Named for the biblical town of Canaan, much of the Housatonic State Forest is located in Canaan. The railroad in 1868 brought many of NYC’s wealthy residents to the quiet, peaceful area. They built magnificent summer homes and eventually many of these summer visitors settled year round. One visit and you will feel that you’ve been transported back to the mid-1800s. The churches, railroad depot, streets and houses have maintained their 19th century integrity.
FACTS
Year Town Incorporated: 1739
Form of Government: Board of Selectmen
Geographic Location: NW Tip of Region
Geographic Area: 23.3 mi²
Current Population: Est. 1,288 (2000 Census)
Median Household Income: $80,420
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Danbury, CT (22 mi. pop.74,848).
State Lands: Housatonic State Forest
Recreation: Waveny Park, Mead Park Pond, Mill Pond, Spencer’s Run, Mead Memorial Park, Bristow Bird Sanctuary, Appalachian Trail
CANAAN TOWN HALL
Assessor’s Office
Health Officer
First Selectman
Tax Collector
Town Clerk
Zoning Land Use
TO EAT
Collins Diner (860) 824.7040
Great Wall Kitchen (860) 824.7399
Kati O’Cassey’s Bistro (860) 824.4848
Roma Pizzaria (860) 824.8125
OF INTEREST
Lime Rock Park Raceway 860.435.5000
Snack Shack & Mini Golf 860.824.7566
Canaan Colonial Theatre (860) 824.4488
SERVICES
Canaan Mobil (860) 824.0616
North Canaan X-tra Mart (860) 824.1152