Things to Do in Canton
Canton is Southeast Baltimore's easygoing waterfront neighborhood, built around leafy O'Donnell Square and a string of parks that open onto the harbor. Restored rowhouses give way to a dense, walkable strip of restaurants, sports bars, and coffee shops that draw a young, active crowd. Weekend mornings start with runs and dog walks along the Waterfront Promenade and Canton Waterfront Park; evenings fill the patios and taverns around the square. The neighborhood is a favorite for happy hours, brunches, and casual nights out, and its harbor access makes it a scenic base for paddling, boating, and simply watching the boats go by.
Public transit in Canton
Bus, Metro, Light Rail and MARC service mapped to this neighborhood.
Bus
41 local bus stops on 4 routes
Rail
- Metro— nearest: Johns Hopkins Metro · ~0.9 mi
- Light Rail— nearest: Convention Center · ~1.7 mi
- MARC— nearest: Camden Station Marc · ~1.7 mi
Source: MDOT MTA schedule data (GTFS). Routes are mapped to a neighborhood when at least one stop falls within its boundary; nearest rail station is a straight-line distance, not a walking route. Real-time arrivals and service alerts are not included.
Water taxi in Canton
Free Harbor Connector ferry service across the Inner Harbor.
Routes
- HC2Canton – Locust Point – Maritime ParkWeekdays07:15-11:25; 15:40-20:00
Landings
- Canton Park(in Canton)
Source: Baltimore Harbor Connector (weekday schedule). Landings shown as “in Canton” fall within the neighborhood boundary; others are the nearest landing by straight-line distance. Service days and hours are scheduled, not real-time.
Getting around Canton
Checking for shared scooters and bikes nearby…
Upcoming Events in Canton
Dining in Canton
Happy Hours in Canton
Community & Neighborhood Associations
Community and neighborhood organizations that serve Canton, from the Baltimore City association directory.
Village of Love and Resistance (VOLAR)
PrimaryCommunity Development Corp
Area served: Eastern Planning District
City directory listing
Southeast Community Development Corporation (SECDC)
Community Development Corp
Area served: (Waterfront/Fallsway/Eager/City Line)
City directory listing