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Canandaigua Lake

Canandaigua Lake is the fourth largest of the Finger Lakes, in the U.S. state of New York. Canandaigua Lake is located 29 miles southeast of the city of Rochester. Called by the Indians, The Chosen Place, Canandaigua lies within Ontario and Yates counties.The city of Canandaigua is located at the northern shore of the lake and the village of Naples is just a few miles south of the southern end.

FACTS:
Length: 15.5 miles
Maximum width: 1.5 miles
Maximum depth: 276 feet
Elevation: 688 feet
Area: 10,558 acres
Volume of Water: 446 billion gallons
Thermocline: about 35 feet

Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park is located in the City of Canandaigua on the north end. It offers a boat launch for powerboats and fishing access from May to mid-October.

Christkindl Market in Canandaigua

October 15, 2019 by author

The 2019 Christkindl Market in Canandaigua, NY is reminiscent of the old traditional open-air Christmas markets throughout Europe. The Christkindl Market is held at the Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum, a historic home built and owned by the US Postmaster General under Thomas Jefferson. At Christkindl Market, enjoy the charm of a quaint, historic village […]

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October Events | Foliage & Fall Festivals

October 12, 2019 by author

October in New York is a beautiful time. There are plenty of weekend activities and fun things to do in the Fall in the Finger Lakes. Along with leaf peeping scenic drives to view the spectacular fall foliage in the rolling hills of the Finger Lakes, there are many harvest festivals, events and things to […]

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November Events | Roch & Finger Lakes

October 12, 2019 by author

BeautifulFingerLakes.com is your guide to November 2019 events, holiday events, activities, parties and things to do around Rochester NY and the Finger Lakes Region. Once Halloween is finished, it’s time to start thinking about Thanksgiving, hockey, and the start of the holiday shopping season. November is a beautiful time in the Finger Lakes with lots […]

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Fall Sky Rides at Bristol Mountain

October 10, 2019 by author

Take a chair lift ride to view Spectacular Finger Lakes Fall Foliage from the ski lift at Bristol Mountain Ski Resort. September 8 – October 28, 2018 Weekends Only plus Columbus Day (Monday, October 8th) 12pm – 4pm Looking for something fun to do with the family in the Finger Lakes this fall? Enjoy the […]

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Remedy @ Finger Lakes Casino

October 7, 2019 by author

Live music schedule at Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack Club Remedy nightclub. Do you like Finger Lakes Casinos? Live Horse Racing? Live Music and Entertainment? If you travel through the Finger Lakes, stop and visit the Finger Lakes Gaming and Race Track casino in Farmington, NY. Easily accessible from the New York State Thruway, the […]

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Ring of Fire – Canandaigua & Keuka

August 20, 2019 by author

The Ring of Fire is held on Canandaigua Lake and Keuka Lake the Saturday before Labor Day each year. (Hoeoye Lake and Conesus Lake holds their Ring of Fire celebrations on Fourth of July weekend) Ring of Fire marks the unofficial end to summer in the Finger Lakes. The celebration starts at 9 p.m. on […]

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St. Mary’s Festival 2019 – Canandaigua

August 19, 2019 by author

St Mary’s Festival, Canandaigua, NY The Annual St. Mary’s Festival in Canandaigua, NY is fun for adults and children of all ages. The festival features carnival rides, food, games, cake auction and raffles. There is also a giant lawn sale, pancake breakfast and chicken BBQ. All proceeds benefit the St. Mary’s School. Gigantic Lawn Sale […]

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Naples Grape Festival 2019

August 19, 2019 by author

2019 Naples Grape Festival September 21 – 22, 2019 The Naples Grape Festival is held in Naples, NY, a delightful little town located in Naples Valley at the south end of Canandaigua Lake in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York State, right in the heart of Finger Lakes Wine Country. Every September, this […]

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CMAC concerts 2019 schedule

August 2, 2019 by author

CMAC concert schedule 2019 CMAC Performing Arts Center, the Constellation Brands – Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center, formerly known as the Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center (FLPAC) is an outdoor concert venue on the grounds of Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC) in beautiful Canandaigua, NY. The CMAC concert amphitheater has both inside seating (under the […]

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Thanksgiving Dinner – Open Restaurants
Rochester & Finger Lakes

July 14, 2019 by author

Thanksgiving Dinners at local restaurants in Rochester and the Finger Lakes Relax and eat out for Thanksgiving Dinner in Rochester, NY and the Finger Lakes Region. at restaurants. Why plan, shop, prep, cook and clean for your Thanksgiving Feast when a local restaurant can take care of all of that? Many Finger Lakes restaurants offer […]

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Finger Lakes Photography Center in Canandaigua – camera consignment shop, classes, studio rental and more

May 17, 2019 by author

  The Camera Consignment Shop at the Finger Lakes Photography Center is now open in Canandaigua, NY. The center is a gathering place for photographers and offers Photography Classes and Workshops, a Camera Consignment Shop, Studio Rental, Client Meeting Center and Large Format Archival Printing. Camera Consignment Shop The Finger Lakes Photography Center has a […]

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Canandaigua Lake Boating Rules and Regulations

March 28, 2019 by author

Canandaigua Lake Boating Rules and Regulations Kershaw Park restrictions It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to operate, dock or anchor a boat, launch or other vessel, except in an emergency, in that portion of Canandaigua Lake adjacent to Kershaw Park and which is commonly used for bathing or swimming; or to operate, […]

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Canandaigua Lake Trout Derby 2019

March 5, 2019 by author

38th Annual Canandaigua Lake Trout Derby June 8-9, 2019 on Canandaigua Lake We have terrific lake trout fishing in the Finger Lakes! Anglers from across the region fish for the biggest lake trout, rainbow trout and brown trout to compete for prizes and try to land the trophy fish at The 2019 Lake Trout Derby […]

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Canandaigua Wine Walk

March 1, 2019 by author

On the first Saturday of each month, Downtown Canandaigua host the Canandaigua Wine Walk, featuring Finger Lakes food and wine tastings. Stroll around beautiful, historic downtown Canandaigua and visit the quaint shops and restaurants while sampling some of the delicious wines that can only be found in the Finger Lakes region. Check out what the […]

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July 4th Canandaigua Fireworks & Parade

April 2, 2018 by author

2017 Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks in Canandaigua The annual Fourth of July Celebration Parade and Fireworks in Canandaigua, NY is on Tuesday July 4th, 2017. The celebration will include a parade, food vendors, and entertainment in Kershaw Park, concluding with a firework display in the evening. This year’s theme is “This Land I […]

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Fishing in the Finger Lakes

March 2, 2018 by author

Fishing in the Finger Lakes

The 11 glacially formed Finger Lakes of central and western New York are some of the most beautiful and unique lakes found in the state. The Finger Lakes are Canandaigua, Seneca, Keuka, Cayuga, Skaneateles, Otisco, Owasco, Honeoye, Canadice, Hemlock, and Conesus Lakes; ranging in size from Canadice Lake’s 642 acres to the Seneca Lake at […]

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Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures – Zipline and Aerial Adventure Park

May 10, 2017 by author

For a fun, family activity right here in the Finger Lakes, zip on over to Bristol, NY near Canandaigua Lake and check out Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures, a climbing adventure set in the forest canopy of Bristol Mountain.  Challenge yourself with one of 2 separate and unique experiences, the Zipline Canopy Tour and the Aerial […]

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Photography Classes in Canandaigua

March 5, 2017 by author

Updated 03/25/17 Photography Classes at Finger Lakes Photography Center in Canandaigua, NY So you have your new digital camera, now you just have to learn how to use it like a professional photographer. Steve Chesler, of Chesler Photography is offering photography classes covering a variety of topics such as DSLR Basics, Sports Photography, Product Photography, […]

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Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park

February 16, 2017 by author

Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park

Nestled in the picturesque Finger Lakes region of New York, Sonnenberg Gardens is a New York State Historic Park offering one of the few remaining estates in the U.S. with a Queen Anne-style mansion and formal gardens. Built in 1887, Sonnenberg’s 40-room Mansion offers visitors a glimpse of what life was like in the late […]

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Canandaigua Lakefront Art Show 2017

February 6, 2017 by author

July 29 & 30, 2017 from 10am-5pm daily. The Canandaigua Lakefront Art Show (formerly The Canandaigua Waterfront Arts Festival) is a FREE family event – an arts & crafts festival held on the waterfront in Kershaw Park on Lake Shore Drive along the North end of Canandaigua Lake in Canandaigua, New York. The Canandaigua Lakefront […]

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NYS Wine Festival (aka. Riesling Festival)

February 1, 2017 by author

New York State Wine Festival (formerly known as the Finger Lakes Riesling Festival) August 12-13, 2017 | 10am – 5pm Location: New York Wine and Culinary Center 800 South Main St. Canandaigua, NY New York State Wine Festival (aka, The Riesling Festival, aka The Finger Lakes Riesling and Craft Beer Festival) will be held on […]

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Canandaigua Art & Music Festival 2017

January 4, 2017 by author

Downtown Canandaigua Art & Music FestivalJuly 14-16, 2017 Website: www.canandaiguaartfestival.com The Canandaigua Art Festival features over 100 artists, crafters, food vendors, and sponsors who line the sidewalks on Main Street in Downtown Canandaigua for this festival and arts & crafts show. Each year, the festival brings new artists in almost every category, including ceramics, pottery, […]

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Clothing Donations – where to drop off clothes and coats to be donated

December 1, 2016 by author

Does the Holiday Season have you cleaning out your closets of old clothes? You can donate your old clothes, coats, jackets and other items to organizations and groups that help people who are struggling to pay bills and stay warm during the cold winter months. Where can I drop off clothing and other items to […]

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Roseland Wake Park, Cable Wakeboard Park in Canandaigua NY

May 10, 2016 by author

Roseland Wake Park – Canandaigua, NY Roseland Wake Park is  located on Muar Lake, adjacent to Roseland Waterpark in beautiful Canandaigua, NY. The park consists of a full-size Cable Wakeboard Park,  a two-tower practice cable for training, an inflatable obstacle course and an area for stand up paddleboarding.   full-size Cable Wakeboard Park The 5-tower, […]

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6 Romantic Bed and Breakfasts to visit in Canandaigua

May 7, 2016 by author

The Finger Lakes of New York is a region of farms, vineyards and quaint villages where summers bring Friday night races, concerts and fireworks. Sip a glass of wine at a local winery, try a craft beer at a local micro-brewery, sample some of the region’s delicious artisan cheeses, swim in the clear waters of […]

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The New York Wine and Culinary Center, Canandaigua NY

May 31, 2015 by author

The New York Wine and Culinary Center, Canandaigua NY

Located on the northern shore of Canandaigua Lake, the New York Wine Culinary Center provides continuously new and unique ways to experience the bounty of New York State through their casual dining atmosphere in the Taste of NY Restaurant. Guests can try a flight of NYS wine & beer, discover a unique gift in the […]

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Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum – Canandaigua, NY

May 2, 2015 by author

Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum, Canandaigua, NY

Home to four generations of the Granger Family, the Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum occupy a scenic 10-acre site on North Main Street, just a few blocks from downtown Canandaigua, New York, about 20 miles southeast of Rochester. 15,000 visitors come to the Homestead annually. Historic Home. Experience the 1816 Granger mansion, carriage museum of […]

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