Canton is a vibrant community of about 10,000 along the Farmington River. The town offers many opportunities to experience its rural beauty – hiking, kayaking, or riding along the Farmington River Trail. One can also visit the various specialty retailers and restaurants of the Farmington Valley, or Canton’s own beautiful library. The town’s public school system promises to provide an exceptional education for every student, and many prestigious private schools arelocated nearby, including Avon Old Farms, Miss Porters, The Ethel Walker School, Renbrook School, Kingswood Oxford, Choate, and Loomis Chaffee.