Canterbury is a typical New England country town located along the Quinebaug River. Canterbury is the home of the Prudence Crandall Museum and the birthplace of Moses Cleveland.

Canterbury Elementary School educates children in grades Kindergarten to four. The Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School consists of grades five to eight. Students then attend the designated area high school, Norwich Free Academy.

The Canterbury Recreation Department sponsors many activities for the local community. Canterbury has several 4-H clubs, an active Little League as well as several girl and boy scout troops. There are four municipal recreation parks in the town.

Canterbury Town Hall 45 Westminster Road (Route 14) P.O. Box 26 Canterbury, CT 06331 Canterbury's Website Population....................................................4,692 Land Area...................................39.9 Square Miles Government......Board of Selectmen/Town Meeting Contacts:
	Assessor's Office..........................546-6035 Dog Warden/Animal Control.........455-0527 Recreation Commission................546-9295 Selectmen's Office........................546-9693 Town Clerk...................................546-9377 Zoning Enforcement.....................546-6857