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Canaan, NH

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Canaan, NH 03741

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Canaan is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 3,909 at the 2010 census. It is the location of Mascoma State Forest. Canaan is home to the Cardigan Mountain School, the town's largest employer.

The main village of the town, where 524 people resided at the 2010 census, is defined as the Canaan census-designated place (CDP), and is located at the junction of U.S. Route 4 with New Hampshire Route 118.

Chartered in 1761 by Governor Benning Wentworth, the town was named after the hometown of many early settlers, Canaan, Connecticut, which had been named for the biblical land of Canaan. It was settled in the winter of 1766-1767 by John Scofield, who arrived with all his belongings on a hand sled. With an unbroken surface, the town was suited for agriculture. The Northern Railroad (predecessor of the Boston & Maine Railroad) arrived in 1847, spurring development. Water powered mills were built on the streams. By 1859, when the population was 1,682, Canaan had one gristmill, three lath and clapboard mills, and one tannery.

Nearby cities include Lebanon, Bristol, Hanover, Wilder, Norwich.

Places in Canaan

Dine and drink

Eat and drink your way through town.

A view from the dining area.

Canaan Village Pizza

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$

Photo by Leda B

Chappy's in Canaan

11

$

Golden Ming

31

$

Three Meat Combo

Poor House Bar-B-Q

22

$$

Can't-miss activities

Culture, natural beauty, and plain old fun.

The main building from the road.

Enfield Shaker Museum

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Photo by Biff_Simp

Shaker Field Dog Park

5
tasting room

Haunting Whisper Vineyard & Spirits

14

$$

Wellington State Park

Wellington State Park

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Places to stay

Hang your (vacation) hat in a place that’s just your style.

Photo by Management

Stanford B&B

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Shaker Hill Bed & Breakfast

5

$$

Photo by meyrjem

Mascoma Lake Campground

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GALLERY

Hilton Garden Inn Hanover Lebanon

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