City of Canandaigua
One of the oldest cities in the Finger Lakes region of New York, Canandaigua has a long history as a major crossroads. Its name derives from a Seneca word meaning "The Chosen Spot", and its position at the northern end of Canandaigua Lake certainly justifies the moniker.Places of Interest
Highlights: Sonnenberg Gardens and Skenoh Island.
Sonnenberg Gardens
Park
Photo: Nelro, Public domain.
City of Canandaigua
- Type: Locality with 10,500 residents
- Location: Ontario, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
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Latitude
42.8885° or 42° 53′ 19″ north
Longitude
-77.2805° or 77° 16′ 50″ west
Population
10,500
Elevation
758 feet (231 metres)
Open location code
87J4VPQ9+CQ
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Highlights: Pioneer Cemetery and West Avenue Cemetery.
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