Check out New Canaan, CT!

New Canaan was founded in 1726 and has a population of around 20,000. New Canaan has a wide range of architectural styles, top schools and beautiful parks. It also has a lovely downtown with boutiques and restaurants, a movie theater and a Victorian Train Station. 

 

Some Notable Folks with Ties to New Canaan:  

Katherine Heigl - Actress 

Christopher Meloni - Actor 

Paul Simon - Singer 

Edie Brickell- Musician 

Fran Lebowitz- Writer and humorist

New Canaan, CT

New Canaan Businesses


Town of New Canaan Links

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Town of New Canaan Links

Town of New Canaan Government Website
New Canaan Chamber of Commerce
New Canaan, CT Department of Recreation
  • Breathe Fall Sullivan Catskills
  • Rainn Wilson coming to The Palace Theatre Stamford on November 7.
  • Acoustic SONO Music Series Fridays 6 to 9 pm

New Canaan Calendar

Check out events happening in and around New Canaan, CT