Canton, Maine
Androscoggin River village with foothill views
Overview
Canton borders Lake Anasagunticook (Canton Lake) and sits just north of the Androscoggin River. The village hosts a beach and boat launch, while surrounding hills give way to logging roads popular with ATV and snowmobile riders. It’s a quiet base between Rumford-Mexico and the Lewiston-Auburn area.
Key Facts
Population 1,050
Region Maine Lakes & Mountains
County Oxford
Founded 1821
Nearest City Rumford (20 minutes)
Town Office
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What Canton Is Known For
Canton Local Highlights
Lakeside recreation
Public access to Canton Lake for swimming, paddling, and fishing.
River proximity
Quick trips to Androscoggin boat launches and the riverside rail trail.
Trail riding
ATV and snowmobile routes that loop into neighboring foothill towns.
Things to Do
1
Swim at the beach
Enjoy the town beach on Lake Anasagunticook in summer.
2
Paddle and fish
Cast for bass on the lake or explore calm sections of the Androscoggin.
3
Ride the foothills
Use local trailheads for ATVing and sledding toward Hartford and Peru.
Living in Canton
Canton offers lakeside neighborhoods and rural stretches with services in Rumford or Livermore Falls. Residents appreciate the water access and small-village pace.
Weather & Seasons
summer
Warm, 70-82 F
winter
Cold, 5-25 F with steady snow
spring
Cool and muddy, 38-55 F
fall
Crisp, 45-60 F with lakeside foliage
How to Get There
Reach Canton via Route 108 from Rumford or Livermore Falls; Route 140 links to Buckfield and Hartford.
Satellite preview shows the approximate town outline to help you get oriented before you arrive.
Satellite preview
Canton outline
Key Facts
Population
1,050
Region
Maine Lakes & Mountains
County
Oxford
Founded
1821
Nearest City
Rumford (20 minutes)
Town Office
Visit official website