The beautiful community of Canandaigua, popularly known as “The Chosen Spot” can be found almost 25 miles southeast of Rochester. It can be found on the north end of Canandaigua Lake, the place is ancient and adorable with tons of locally-owned shops, cafes, galleries, and places to stay. There are heaps of outdoor areas to rest and unwind, with charming Canandaigua Lake giving a stunning place to enjoy sailing, swimming, and angling.

Interesting Facts

Canandaigua City was once a Seneca village occupied by inhabitants who escaped from the neighboring Seneca village of Ganondagan. Settlers from New York and New England established Canandaigua in 1789 and formally became a town in 1791. The village of Canandaigua separated from the town in 1815 and became a city in 1913.

State: New York

Counties: Ontario County, Yates County

Alternate lake name: None

Other alternate lake name: None

Is the lake in the mountains: No

Acreage covered: 1,553

Miles of shoreline: 36

Average lake depth: 127 ft

Deepest lake depth: 276 ft

Shoreline part of national forest or park: None

Shoreline part of state park: None

Permit required to use lake: No

Jet Skis allowed: Yes

Motorized boats allowed: Yes

Boating restrictions: Yes-- register boat

Dock restrictions: Yes-- Must obtain permit

Houseboats allowed: Yes

Leisure and Amusement

Now, the city of Canandaigua is famous for its tourist attractions, booming downtown business section, attractive residential neighborhoods, agricultural resources, and pretty summer huts and lakeside cottages and summer houses.

Canandaigua Lake Wine Trail is a 41-mile track that covers well-loved wineries, amazing cafes, gourmet food stalls, and picnic spots.

The City Pier was built in the mid-1900s in order to store boats and agricultural products on the road from steamboats, line the pier and draw painters and photographers.

Kershaw Park is a wonderful local hangout right along Canandaigua Lake. The relaxing breeze comes from the lake and a beach not far from the play area. Close to the lake are concrete pathways to the wall as well as a lot of fishing access spots and a pier to walk on.

The Chosen Spot

Canandaigua Lake is the perfect place for those looking for a family home or vacation spot.