Canandaigua Apartments For Rent

Overview of Canandaigua

Canandaigua, a city part of Ontario County, is a beautiful place to call home. Also referred to as the "chosen spot," Canandaigua offers residents and visitors beautiful scenery, making it the perfect place to spend time outdoors. Located near major highways, including NYS Thruway, Route 332, Route 490 E, Route 96, Route 21 North and Routes 5 and 20 east and west, Canandaigua offers residents easy access to outlying towns throughout the N.Y. state. Canandaigua apartments for rent can help you turn this city into your new home.

Living in Canandaigua, NY

The earliest residents of Canandaigua include the Iroquois Indian tribes. The Iroquois named Canandaigua, which translates to "chosen spot." This name is quite appropriate given the array of activities Canandaigua has to offer residents and visitors. Residents enjoy walking to the shops and businesses located in downtown Canandaigua. Nearby public transportation includes Greyhound Bus services, located outside of Canandaigua in Geneva, Trailway Bus services in Midtown Plaza Rochester and an Amtrak station on Central Avenue in Rochester. Nearby airports allow families and friends easy access to visit from near and far.

Canandaigua is dedicated to fostering a community that supports local businesses. Some major corporations include Pactiv, Meridian, Photonics Center, Canandaigua Wine, FF Thompson, Messenger Post Newspapers and Canandaigua National Bank. These larger companies join industrial, manufacturing, service and retail small businesses throughout the city. Canandaigua businesses serve local, national and international customers.

Canandaigua Attractions and Special Events

Canandaigua is home to the third largest lake of the eleven Finger Lakes. Residents and visitors thoroughly enjoy spending time at the lake's location thanks to endless recreational activities, including fishing, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing and swimming to name a few. Canandaigua boasts many parks, including Richard P. Outhouse Memorial Park, Leonard R. Pierce Memorial Park and Onanda Park. Playgrounds, walking trails and pavilions bring friends and families together year round. 

Downtown Canandaigua offers residents the option to meander through local shops and small businesses. Residents and visitors include a variety of shops, including antiques, art, books, food, music, salons and health and wellness.

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