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    Winter Issue 2025 | ISSN: 3065-6958

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    A Charming Lakeside Gem

    Living in Canandaigua, New York, is akin to stepping into a picturesque postcard, where community spirit and natural beauty blend effortlessly to create an inviting lifestyle. Situated as the gateway to the Finger Lakes, Canandaigua offers residents an endless canvas of shimmering waters and rolling vineyards that present new adventures and views

    around every corner. This vibrant town is more than just its scenic allure; it's a hub of culture and connection with a rich tapestry of activities and events to keep every resident engaged. Main Street bustles with a delightful assortment of locally-owned shops, cozy cafes, and celebrated restaurants, providing a warm and friendly atmosphere that feels like home every time you visit. Canandaigua's thriving arts

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    scene, with its galleries and community events, inspires creativity and fosters a deep appreciation for the region’s heritage. For those who love the great outdoors, the possibilities are endless. The expansive lake invites sailing, fishing, and blissful summer picnics by the shore. Trail enthusiasts will delight in exploring parks offering panoramic views and tranquil paths. Combine this with excellent schools, a strong sense of community, and modern amenities, and you have a town that beautifully balances small-town charm with a contemporary lifestyle. Living in Canandaigua is like being part of a warm,...

     
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    Canandaigua, New York: A Charming Lakeside Gem

    Living in Canandaigua, New York, is akin to stepping into a picturesque postcard, where community spirit and natural beauty blend effortlessly to create an inviting lifestyle. Situated as the gateway to the Finger Lakes, Canandaigua offers residents an endless canvas of shimmering waters and rolling vineyards that present new adventures and views around every corner. This vibrant town is more than just its scenic allure; it's a hub of culture and connection with a rich tapestry of activities and events to keep every resident engaged. Main Street bustles with a delightful assortment of locally-owned shops, cozy cafes, and celebrated restaurants, providing a warm and friendly atmosphere that feels like home every time you visit. Canandaigua's thriving arts scene, with its galleries and community events, inspires creativity and fosters a deep appreciation for the region’s heritage. For those who love the great outdoors, the possibilities are endless. The expansive lake invites sailing, fishing, and blissful summer picnics by the shore. Trail enthusiasts will delight in exploring parks offering panoramic views and tranquil paths. Combine this with excellent schools, a strong sense of community, and modern amenities, and you have a town that beautifully balances small-town charm with a contemporary lifestyle. Living in Canandaigua is like being part of a warm, welcoming story that you’re proud to call your own.

  • The ‘Chosen Spot’ According to City Manage...

    In the heart of the Finger Lakes region, nestled among rolling hills and thriving vineyards, sits the picturesque Canandaigua. It’s a city that exudes enchanting beauty and a sense of serenity that naturally compels one to refer to it as a ‘chosen spot’. The steward to this charming city, City Manager John Goodwin, paints a vivid image of the tapestry that makes up Canandaigua. Through his eyes, we are thrust into the heart of a city that effortlessly blends natural


    beauty, deep-rooted history dating back to the Seneca nation, and an incredibly tight-knit community. Canandaigua is more than just a city to Goodwin. It’s a place that permeates with unmatched scenic allure, not just within the verdant Finger Lakes region, but arguably throughout the entire state of New York. However radiant the beauty of the landscape may be, Goodwin maintains that the city's essence lies with its citizenry. He underscores the significance of its


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    people, the beat of Canandaigua's pulse who have imbued the city with warmth and a sense of home. In Goodwin’s words, defining Canandaigua is no easy task. It’s a sensation, an experience, a sense of belonging that settles deep into your bones. It's not just a physical location, but a place that reverberates with a spirit of community that’s truly captivating. Canandaigua’s invigorating beauty...

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    Canandaigua: The ‘Chosen Spot’ According to City Manager John Goodwin

    In the heart of the Finger Lakes region, nestled among rolling hills and thriving vineyards, sits the picturesque Canandaigua. It’s a city that exudes enchanting beauty and a sense of serenity that naturally compels one to refer to it as a ‘chosen spot’. The steward to this charming city, City Manager John Goodwin, paints a vivid image of the tapestry that makes up Canandaigua. Through his eyes, we are thrust into the heart of a city that effortlessly blends natural beauty, deep-rooted history dating back to the Seneca nation, and an incredibly tight-knit community. Canandaigua is more than just a city to Goodwin. It’s a place that permeates with unmatched scenic allure, not just within the verdant Finger Lakes region, but arguably throughout the entire state of New York. However radiant the beauty of the landscape may be, Goodwin maintains that the city's essence lies with its citizenry. He underscores the significance of its people, the beat of Canandaigua's pulse who have imbued the city with warmth and a sense of home. In Goodwin’s words, defining Canandaigua is no easy task. It’s a sensation, an experience, a sense of belonging that settles deep into your bones. It's not just a physical location, but a place that reverberates with a spirit of community that’s truly captivating. Canandaigua’s invigorating beauty paired with an amiable community spirit puts it top of mind when searching for the perfect blend of relaxation, adventure, and a true home-away-from-home. The challenge, as put forth by Goodwin, is to keep Canandaigua the 'chosen spot' it has always been. With a city manager as committed as John Goodwin, the future of this quaint gem is undoubtedly secured in nurturing hands. Much like a maestro conducting an orchestra, Goodwin seems to have a steady hand on Canandaigua’s reins, leading it harmoniously toward continued growth and prosperity. His genuine passion for the city shines as brightly as the iridescent sheen on Canandaigua Lake during sunrise. Canandaigua, under Goodwin’s diligent guidance, remains a chosen spot today, and with favorable winds, will continue to stand as a beacon of harmonious beauty and community spirit for years to come.

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    FEATURED STORY

    Where History Meets Hospitality: Finger Lakes Inns with a Story

    by Adele Johnson


    The Finger Lakes region of New York is best known for its sprawling vineyards and serene lakes, but in Canandaigua, the past quietly defines the present. Here, hospitality is not only about service but also about preservation, as many 19th-century homes in the historic district have been carefully adapted into bed and breakfast inns.Many 19th-century homes in Canandaigua now welcome guests as thoughtfully preserved inns.These properties, often dating back to the 1840s, retain the architectural signatures of their era—steep gabled roofs, detailed

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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR
    In 1820 the original farmhouse was built by a gentleman named Thomas Burt where the property served as a 14-acre fruit farm. At the front of the property, where the Inn now sits, was a brick building where the original homeowner Henry F. Penfield, Esquire practiced law.

    cornices, and welcoming wraparound porches. Inside, guests often find antique furnishings, high ceilings, and fireplaces framed in carved wood. Such design details offer more than ambiance; they serve as tangible links to the region’s past.The walkability of downtown Canandaigua enhances the experience. Inns located near the heart of the village are just a short stroll from landmarks like the Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum, a preserved Federal-style mansion with an extensive collection of 19th-century carriages. Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park is also

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    Where History Meets Hospitality: Finger Lakes Inns with a Story

    The Finger Lakes region of New York is best known for its sprawling vineyards and serene lakes, but in Canandaigua, the past quietly defines the present. Here, hospitality is not only about service but also about preservation, as many 19th-century homes in the historic district have been carefully adapted into bed and breakfast inns.
    Many 19th-century homes in Canandaigua now welcome guests as thoughtfully preserved inns.
    These properties, often dating back to the 1840s, retain the architectural signatures of their era—steep gabled roofs, detailed cornices, and welcoming wraparound porches. Inside, guests often find antique furnishings, high ceilings, and fireplaces framed in carved wood. Such design details offer more than ambiance; they serve as tangible links to the region’s past.
    The walkability of downtown Canandaigua enhances the experience. Inns located near the heart of the village are just a short stroll from landmarks like the Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum, a preserved Federal-style mansion with an extensive collection of 19th-century carriages. Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park is also nearby, offering guests access to a 50-acre estate filled with themed gardens and a grand Queen Anne-style mansion.
    Staying in these converted residences provides a window into the daily lives of those who shaped the town. Whether the property once belonged to a local merchant or a civic leader, today it offers both shelter and a sense of continuity. Travelers not only rest within walls that have stood for generations but also participate, quietly, in the story of Canandaigua itself.
    These bed and breakfasts, rich in character and context, are more than accommodations; they are experiences rooted in place and memory.

    Many 19th-century homes in Canandaigua now welcome guests as thoughtfully preserved inns.

    nearby, offering guests access to a 50-acre estate filled with themed gardens and a grand Queen Anne-style mansion.Staying in these converted residences provides a window into the daily lives of those who shaped the town. Whether the property once belonged to a local merchant or a civic leader, today it offers both shelter and a sense of continuity. Travelers not only rest within walls that have stood for generations but also participate, quietly, in the story of Canandaigua itself....

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