Boil Water Advisory Rescinded 11-8-25
Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for those that have had no water or no water pressure in the Champion Dr, Buckeye Cove, Willis Cove, and Thickety Rd areas no longer need to boil water.
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Town of Canton

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History, Character, Pride

Nestled in the heart of the Southern Appalachian Mountains on the Pigeon River and a mere 20 miles from downtown Asheville is Canton, NC, a historic mill town with unmatched character and pride. From our low cost of living and quaint downtown to our picturesque parkland, Canton possesses a number of unique assets and opportunities for people looking to visit, relocate, or open a business. We invite you to come see what Canton has to offer!

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Dec 6

Reindeer Run and Grinch Sprint 2025

Saturday, December 6, 2025

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August 21, 2025

Letter To Citizens regarding TBD Landfill

    Public Statement from the Town of Canton Board   RE: Concerns Regarding the TBD Landfill and Community Air Quality   To the Residents of the Town of Canton,   The Town Board would like to publicly address the growing concerns regarding the landfill operation located outside the corporate limits on Thickety Road.   […]

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Letter To Citizens regarding TBD Landfill

Nov 9 2025

Scheduled Water Outage, Boil Water Advisory and Road Closures

Nov 9 2025

Final Date for Hazard Mitigation

Nov 9 2025

Spring Has Sprung—Time to Fire Up the Mower

Nov 9 2025

Facts And Figures

  • 15 minutes to Asheville
  • County: Haywood
  • Population: 4,259
  • Town Tax Rate: $0.0058/$100
  • Elevation: 2,609 feet
  • Land Area: 3.8 square miles
  • Incorporated in 1891
  • Average Temp: Jul. 82°, Jan. 46°
85 Summer Street
Canton, North Carolina 28716
Fax: 828-646-3419