Canton

“Gateway to Maxwell Game Preserve”


Canton is located six miles south of the Maxwell Refuge and provides full services – groceries, gas, home-cooked meals, and most of your daily conveniences.

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Interesting Stonework

There's some interesting stonework in the buildings in the park just south of downtown.

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Things to Do in Canton

Maxwell Wildlife Refuge

No other place in Kansas can buffalo and elk be viewed as they can at…

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Chisholm Trail/Santa Fe Trails Meet

Two of the most historic trails of Kansas, the Santa Fe Trail and the Chisholm…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

McPherson State Fishing Lake (Canton Lake)

46 acres, boating, boat ramps, picnic areas, basic camping, fishing piers, nature trails

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

1883 Jail

The pioneer 1883 jail on Allen Street can be seen by appointment.

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Canton Carnegie Library

The 1921 Canton Township Carnegie Library still seems to be in great shape on North…

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