West Canton, North Carolina
West Canton is a community of 1,412 people in Haywood County, North Carolina.
Why visit West Canton
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 27 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Colonial Theater, Canton Main Street Historic District and Patton Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in West Canton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Canton
West Canton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, West Canton had a population of 1,265. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article West Canton, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Colonial Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Movie theater and theater in Canton, North Carolina
Ducketts Produce
Farm and orchard · 0.7 mi
6160 Carolina Boulevard, Canton
Museums and landmarks6
Canton Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Canton, North Carolina, NRHP-listed
Patton Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Phillipsville, NC, listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
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Shook-Welch-Smathers House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic home located at Clyde, Haywood County, North Carolina
Garden Creek site
Monument and historic site · 1.8 mi
Archaeological site in North Carolina, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes27
Canelos Mexican Family Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
15 Plaza Loop, Canton
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.5 mi
66 New Clyde Highway, Canton
BearWaters Brewing Company: Riverside
Brewery and winery · 1.3 mi
101 Park Street, Canton
Community Kitchen
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
922 Champion Drive, Canton
Massey's Mobile Grill
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
56 New Clyde Highway, Canton
15 more on the map.
History
Prior to European colonization, the area that is now West Canton was inhabited by the Cherokee people and other Indigenous peoples for thousands of years. The Cherokee in Western North Carolina are known as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, a federally recognized tribe.
From the History section of West Canton, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Americas Best Value Inn Canton, NC
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
1963 Champion Drive, Canton
Quality Inn West Of Asheville
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
737 Champion Drive, Canton
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare1
Midway Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
6750 Carolina Boulevard, Clyde
Map of West Canton
68 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 24°F | 4.6 in | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 26°F | 4.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 32°F | 4.5 in | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 40°F | 4.5 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 73°F | 48°F | 4.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 59°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 41°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 31°F | 3.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 26°F | 4.7 in | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Waynesville 1 E Hcn (7 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
Haywood County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Barker Private STOL Airport (53NR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Canton 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Clyde 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Lake Junaluska 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Waynesville 8 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Maggie Valley 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Bent Creek 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Emma 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Woodfin 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Avery Creek 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Asheville 18 mi east, about 28 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
- Colonial Theater - Canton NC, AbeEzekowitz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shook House, Clyde, NC (32820465158), Warren LeMay from Cincinnati, OH, United States, CC0
- Patton Farmhouse, West Canton, NC, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 4.0
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