Canton is located on U.S. Routes 44 and 202. The community developed from four distinct villages that have preserved many of their original structures. Canton Center and Collinsville offer National Register Historic Districts filled with colonial and Victorian homes. Diverse industries provide a strong tax base. Recreational opportunities in this region are outstanding, including fine golf courses, horseback riding, opportunities for downhill skiing, canoeing or kayaking, hiking, biking, in-line skating, and fishing. One of the most popular of the regional outdoor attractions is the Farmington Valley Greenway with a 25-mile multi-use trail through five valley towns.