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Canaan NY
A Town Untouched By Time
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TOWN STATS |
| Population: 1773 (1990 census) |
| Homes: $100,000 - $2 million+ |
| Land: $5- $20,000 per acre |
| Rentals: Occasional summer rentals |
| Zoning: Residential, Agricultural, Commercial |
| From
Midtown NY: 135 Miles |
| Rail: Hudson. 2 Hours to NYC |
| Schools: Chatham Central and New Lebanon |
| Topography:Mountainous (traversed by Taghkanic range) with woods and rock outcroppings |
| ATTRACTIONS |
- Queechy Lake rights
- 8 miles to Tanglewood
- 15-20 minutes to skiing
- 15-20 minutes to Theater & Shopping
- 15 minutes to Fine Restaurants
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Some parts of Canaan New York were settled as early as 1750. Tucked away in the northeast corner of Columbia County and nestled in the Berkshires, Canaan is noted for crystal-clear Queechy Lake, marvelous countryside, and a simple, laid-back lifestyle. Canaan is right on the Massachussets border and residents find it’s a perfect location for Albany and Pittsfield commutes, shopping, schools and entertainment. Residents have two high-ranking school systems—Chatham and New Lebanon. In this unpretentious little town you’ll find original Saltboxes, grand Colonials, horse farms and estates. Names of famous settlers, such as Barstow, Whiting, Warner and Frisbie appear on maps to this day. If you want a good appreciation for the area, take your time and be sure to stay at The Inn At Silver Maple Farm. Imaginative breakfasts and warm hospitality will tempt you to extend your visit. Stop in at Joe and Gail’s Canaan Market, and pick up a picnic lunch and home-made pastries. Then, step back in time. and explore some of the completely charming back roads. But if it’s views you’re looking for, there’s a treat in store for you. Mercer Mountain is right in the heart of Canaan NY. Drive up a private road and you’ll get heart-stopping views of the Berkshires and Catskill mountains. Elevations are up to 1800’ and the air is so pure you’ll want to bottle it. Even with all there is to see in this charming town you still won’t have much driving to do because Canaan measures only 7 miles on its longest side. Queechy Lake is a beautiful focal point in the town and it’s an uncluttered haven. Residents picnic or fish on pontoon boats, or swim from an immaculate sand beach. In the winter you’ll find many hardy souls ice fishing there... even in the coldest weather. Small as it is, Canaan is a quiet town that has attracted a significant but hidden population...second-home owners from the metropolitan area.
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