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Things to Do in Canton

East BaltimoreEast Planning DistrictZIP 21224

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.

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Parks & Outdoor Spaces in Canton Baltimore

Parks & Green Space

Anchorage Promenade Park

Citywide Park

2339 Boston St (Rear)

Boston Street Pier Park

Mini Park

2601 Boston St

Canton Soccer Park

Mini Park · 4 acres

3201 Toone St

Canton Square

Alternate Provider - Mini Park

1198 S Linwood Ave

Canton Waterfront Park

Citywide Park · 9 acres

3001 Boston St

Dypski Park

Mini Park · 3 acres

1225 S Ellwood Ave

Hudson & Potomac Street Park

Green Space

903 S Curley St

O'Donnell Square Park

Mini Park

1021 S Linwood Ave

1 more parks in Canton

Getting Around Canton Baltimore

Getting around Canton

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Water taxi in Canton

Free Harbor Connector ferry service across the Inner Harbor.

Routes

  • HC2Canton – Locust Point – Maritime Park
    Weekdays07:15-11:25; 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.

Public Transit in Canton Baltimore

Public transit in Canton

Bus, Metro, Light Rail and MARC service mapped to this neighborhood.

Bus

41 local bus stops on 4 routes

2165CityLink GOLDCityLink NAVY

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.

Canton Alerts & Advisories

Current official traffic, transit, weather and roadwork notices affecting Canton.

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TransitModerateActive

CityLink Gold Temporary Detour

Baltimore City

Since Sep 26, 9:58 AM ET · until Oct 10, 9:00 AM ET

Source: Maryland Transit Administration · updated Sep 26, 11:29 AM ETView official source
Planned WorkActive

Permitted work: Gas main installation

Baltimore City

Since Jan 1, 3:49 PM ET · until Dec 31, 3:49 PM ET

Planned / permitted impact from city permit records — not a confirmed active closure.

Source: Baltimore City DOT (permit GIS)View official source
Planned WorkActive

Permitted work: Gas main installation

Baltimore City

Since Jan 1, 11:48 AM ET · until Dec 31, 11:48 AM ET

Planned / permitted impact from city permit records — not a confirmed active closure.

Source: Baltimore City DOT (permit GIS)View official source

Information from official public sources. Not an emergency service — call 911 in an emergency.

Community & Neighborhood Associations

Community and neighborhood organizations that serve Canton, from the Baltimore City association directory.

Village of Love and Resistance (VOLAR)

Primary

Community Development Corp

Area served: Eastern Planning District

City directory listing

Canton Community Association

Primary

Community Organization • Neighborhood Association

Area served: Canton

City directory listing

Caton community Association

Primary

Area served: caton/monestary/hilton

City directory listing

Caton Community Association

Primary

Area served: Monstory Ave to Hilton, Catons Ave to Hilton

City directory listing

Southeast Community Development Corporation (SECDC)

Community Development Corp

Area served: (Waterfront/Fallsway/Eager/City Line)

City directory listing

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