Welcome to Canandaigua NY

Welcome to your Canandaigua NY home for everything happening in our beautiful city.  Here is the home of the Canandaigua BID, Merchant’s Association, Economic Development, and Events.

Canandaigua Business Improvement District (BID)

The Canandaigua Business Improvement District also known as “the Canandaigua BID” is a non-profit organization created to promote, beautify and improve downtown for residents, property owners and merchants.

Economic Development

Having a city with thriving businesses is important, the economic development team is ready to help get you started.  We have successful merchants already on board and hope to have you join our team of enthusiastic business owners.

Merchant Association

The Downtown Canandaigua Merchant Association comprises of businesses in the area who help organize and support each other.  Building events, promotions, and growing strong, the Merchant Association is key to bringing you the heart of the city.

Building a Better Canandaigua, NY

What makes a great city even better?  The locals!  Visit some Canandaigua videos to see how our city is growing, and bustling with new businesses and more residents than ever. Where else can you live in a safe community with awesome schools, friendly people, wonderful services, and local pride where everything is close at hand?

Be a Part of Your Canandaigua

Be a part of your community.  Shop, Dine, and Explore the local merchants and businesses in Canandaigua.  With rich history such as Sonnenberg Gardens, Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum, and Ontario County Historical Society and Museum, there’s always something to discover.  Attractions such as New York Wine and Culinary Center, and our beautiful downtown Commons Stage keeps Canandaigua the “chosen spot” for modern day living.  Recreations include getting fit at our newly renovated YMCA, reading the classics at Wood Library, or catching a new artist at one of our art galleries.  Canandaigua shopping includes local merchants with one of a kind products, clothing, jewelry, and gifts.  Eat local with many options from a gourmet sit down romantic dinner at Casa De Pasta, to a quick bite at Mac’s Philly Steaks. Get to know your merchants and your town on our blog.

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