When the weather gets cold in the Nutmeg State, it’s no reason to stop exploring! There are so many great day trips and weekend trips to take during winter in Connecticut. One of our favorites is the town of Canton. This just so happens to be one of the snowiest towns in Connecticut, and there’s plenty to see and do here, even in the winter. The town of Canton contains several villages, including the historic Collinsville, once one of the leading axe manufacturing towns in the world.  The area is so much fun to explore, whether you’re looking for shopping, natural destinations, or want to learn about the region’s history. So pack a bag with your go-to winter travel essentials and get ready for a fun adventure!

It's no secret that we get a good bit of snow in Connecticut, but even so, we're still fairly middle-of-the-road as far as the entire country is concerned. Our neighbors to the north like Maine and Vermont get considerably more than us, as do several famously snowy Midwestern states like Michigan and Wisconsin.
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But if you're looking for snow in the Nutmeg State, one great place to find it is Canton. Depending on the year, Canton typically gets about 45-60 inches of snow, which is more than many other areas of the state.
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Canton is located right along the Farmington River and is made up of four villages, the most famous of which is Collinsville.
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Collinsville is home to a number of wonderful attractions for history lovers, including the fascinating Canton Historical Museum.
Canton Historical Museums, 11 Front St, Collinsville, CT 06019, USA
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The museum has tons of great information on the history of Canton and the important role that Collinsville once played in axe manufacturing.
If you love nature, there's plenty of that to see here, too!
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The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail is a great rails-to-trail hike that goes right through Canton. You can also find the wonderful Roaring Brook Nature Center here, which is open year round.
Not a fan of the snow and prefer to be inside? Don't worry, Canton features lots of great shops and restaurants to check out.
Antiques on the Farmington, 10 Depot St, Canton, CT 06019, USA
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Antiques on the Farmington is one of the best antiques stores in Connecticut and definitely worth a visit. It's located in what was once a grist mill.

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