Welcome to Canaan, CT
(Known as Falls Village)
Canaan was incorporated in 1739, has a population of 1,060 and covers an area of 33 square miles. It is governed by a Town Meeting and a Board of Selectmen.
Lee Kellogg Elementary School has 130 pupils enrolled and the 50 high school students from Canaan attend the Housatonic Valley Regional High School. There is a post office located on Miner Street and there is one library, D.M.Hunt Library.
Canaan is a national Historic District. Among the sites to see in Canaan are the South Canaan Meeting House and the Great Falls.
Canaan is home to two state parks: Housatonic State Forest and Robbins Swamp Wildlife Preserve & The Appalachian Trail. There is a town recreation area and the Housatonic River supplies exciting canoeing and kayaking. Cultural organizations include the Music Mountain and the Summer Chamber Music Shed.
There are two churches in the Canaan area: Falls Village Congregational Church and St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church.
- Falls Village - www.canaanfallsvillage.org
North Country Builders
North Country Builders, a division of Capellaro Building and Restoration, Inc., located in Millerton, New York, has been in business for twenty five years. Dave’s company does a comprehensive job on additions, new construction, and is available for home improvement projects, large or small.
Dave specializes in renovation and restoration, enjoying the craftsmanship and history of older homes. His company is small and personalized, so the customer can count on attention to detail. Call Dave for more information at 518-789-6788.