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.

Chisholm Trail/Santa Fe Trails Meet

Two of the most historic trails of Kansas, the Santa Fe Trail and the Chisholm Trail, meet just 3 miles east of Canton on Highway 56, on the McPherson/Marion County…

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Things to Do in Canton

Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

McPherson State Fishing Lake (Canton Lake)

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

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Interesting Stonework

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

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Maxwell Wildlife Refuge

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

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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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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

1883 Jail

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

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Nearby Lakes & Parks