Ca�on City
United States · ColoradoUS
Home rule city in Fremont County, Colorado, United States
Cañon City is the home rule city that is the county seat of, and the most populous municipality in, Fremont County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 17,141 at the 2020 United States census. Cañon City is the principal city of the Cañon City, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area and it is a part of the Front Range Urban Corridor. Cañon City straddles the easterly flowing Arkansas River and is a popular tourist destination for sightseeing, whitewater rafting, and rock climbing. The city is known for its many public parks, fossil discoveries, Skyline Drive, The Royal Gorge Railroad, the Royal Gorge, and extensive natural hiking paths. In 1994, the United States Board on Geographic Names approved adding the tilde to the official name of Cañon City, a change from Canon City as the official name in its decisions of 1906 and 1975. It is one of the few U.S. cities to have the Spanish Ñ in its name, others being La Cañada Flintridge, California; Española, New Mexico; Peñasco, New Mexico; and Peñitas, Texas.
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- 17,141
- Coordinates
- 38.441, -105.242
- Timezone
- America/Denver
- Elevation
- 1625 m
Overview of Ca�on City
Travellers heading to Colorado, United States will find Ca�on City, a compact town. Around 17,141 people live here. And it shows in how much there is to see. Ca�on City is strongest on water sports. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere. You are about 1,625 metres up.
Things to do in Ca�on City
Water Sports in Ca�on City
(1)Looking for water sports? Ca�on City has Kayaking. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Ca�on City.
Best time to visit Ca�on City
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes.
Getting there & around
Ca�on City rewards a slow approach — a hub in Colorado, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to America/Denver on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Ca�on City that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ca�on City known for?
- Travellers associate Ca�on City with water sports. It sits in Colorado, United States and counts about 17,141 residents.
- What can you do in Ca�on City?
- Ca�on City is tagged with Kayaking, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Ca�on City?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes.
- Where is Ca�on City located?
- Ca�on City belongs to Colorado, United States, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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