Little Canada, Minnesota
Little Canada is a city of 10,514 people in Ramsey County, Minnesota, founded in 1953.
Why visit Little Canada
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 31 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Arlington Hills Library, Casiville Bullard House and Reservoir Woods Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 8°F.
Weather in Little Canada
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Little Canada
Little Canada is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. It is a second-ring suburb of Minneapolis-Saint Paul. The population was 10,819 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Little Canada, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks7
Arlington Hills Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
United States historic place in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Casiville Bullard House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic residence in Saint Paul, MN
Jacob Hinkel House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
House in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Olaf Lee House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Payne Avenue State Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Building in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Ramsey County Poor Farm Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Barn in Maplewood, Minnesota, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
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Reservoir Woods Park
Park · 2.7 mi
Park in Roseville, Minnesota, United States
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes31
Little Venetian
Restaurant · Italian · 1.1 mi
2900 Rice Street
We-Fr 11:00-14:00,16:00-19:00; Sa 16:00-19:00
Oliver’s Restaurant
Restaurant · Breakfast, Burger, Pizza, Sandwich, Steak House · 2.0 mi
159 Grass Lake Pl
Mo-Su 08:00-23:00
Taste of Scandinavia
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
2900 Rice Street, Roseville
Mo-Fr 06:30-16:00; Sa 07:00-16:00; Su 07:00-14:00
19 more on the map.
Where to stay1
History
In 1844, French Canadian settler Benjamin Gervais moved north from Saint Paul to claim land in order to build the first grist mill in Minnesota that was independent from the government. The large lake on the east side of Little Canada bears his name (Lake Gervais). The grist mill was converted into a park, which is recognized as the birthplace of the city. Little Canada began as the township of New Canada in 1858. In the 1950s, the township was threatened by the suburban sprawl of the ensuing larger communities that were formed, such as Maplewood. In 1953, the city leaders came together and established the village of Little Canada. It became a city in 1974.
From the History section of Little Canada, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship10
Church of St. Bernard
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Church of St. Casimir
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Place of worship · Mormon · 0.9 mi
2335 Edgerton Street, Little Canada
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Community of Peace Academy High Sch
School · 3.4 mi
471 Magnolia Ave E, Saint Paul
Community School of Excellence - Ms
School · 2.6 mi
270 Larpenteur Ave W, Saint Paul
Community School of Excellence Elem
School · 2.6 mi
270 Larpenteur Ave W, Saint Paul
Healthcare7
Planned Parenthood
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
91 West Viking Drive, Little Canada
Map of Little Canada
134 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 8°F | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 11°F | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 24°F | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 37°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 69°F | 50°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 60°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 54°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 42°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 28°F | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 30°F | 16°F | 1.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Vadnais Lake (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ramsey County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-07-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2011-05-10: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2010-04-19: Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
St. Paul Downtown Airport (STP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- St. Paul 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Columbia Heights 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Lake Elmo 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Minneapolis 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Fridley 10 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Hugo 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Blaine 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Brooklyn Center 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Inver Grove Heights 13 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Brooklyn Park 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Canabury Square Condominiums - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Noel and Little Canada - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Little Canada, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Little Canada City Center - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Edgerton St - Little Canada, MN - panoramio (1), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Interstate 35E - Little Canada, MN - panoramio (1), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Interstate 694 and 35E - Little Canada, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Interstate 35E - Little Canada, MN - panoramio (2), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Interstate 35E - Little Canada, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Interstate 694 - Little Canada, MN - panoramio (1), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Edgerton St - Little Canada, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Interstate 694 - Little Canada, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Hwy 36 and Interstate 35E - Little Canada, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Flameburger - Little Canada, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Olaf Lee House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Payne Ave State Bank, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ann Charlotte and Jacob Hinkel House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church of St Casimir 2020, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church of St Bernard, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ramsey County Poor Farm Barn isometric, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arlington Hills Library 2012, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Casiville Bullard House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Reservoir Woods Park, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Edgerton St ^ Labore Rd - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Canabury Square - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Jackson and Demont - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Interstate 694 - Vadnais Heights, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Edgerton St - Maplewood, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Gervais Lake - Maplewood, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Keller Pkwy - Maplewood, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- 694 and 35E North under Edegerton - Vadnais Heights, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Keller Lake - Maplewood, MN - panoramio (10), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Spoon Lake - Maplewood, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Eosinophil, Red Blood Cells, Platelets, Iceclanl, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Spoon Lake Fishing Area - Maplewood, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Hwy 36 Over Spoon Lake - Maplewood, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- 36 West - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Hwy 36 - Maplewood, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- 35E - Vadnais Heights, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- 35E - Vadnais Heights, MN - panoramio (1), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
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