Cañon City

Cañon City (Canon City) is the county seat of Fremont County in southern Colorado, with a population of approximately 16,000 people within the city limits, and another 5,000 to 7,000 people within the surrounding area in Fremont County.

Cañon City is one of only a few cities along the Front Range that has predominantly maintained its small town feel. Residents of this third oldest city in the State of Colorado are proud of their history, proud of their setting among beautiful natural features, and proud of their community. When asked what makes Cañon City a great place, more often than not, the response is “the people.”

The City is located in a mountain bowl along the Arkansas River valley as it flows east from the Rocky Mountains and the mouth of the Royal Gorge. A combination of unique geography and an elevation of 5,300 feet above sea level protect the city from harsh weather conditions, making Cañon City “the Climate Capital of Colorado,” with temperatures generally 10 degrees warmer in Winter than other nearby Colorado communities.

Cañon City has an incredible variety of things to do, places to see, and people to meet! We hope you’ll enjoy discovering all that we have to offer and will make Cañon City a repeat destination for years to come. If you’re already here, welcome, and if you’re on your way, travel safe and we’ll see you soon! The following activities will make your visit a lifetime memory:

• Dinosaur Excavation
• Hiking
• The Historic Downtown
• Museums
• Royal Gorge Railroad
• Skyline Drive View
• White Water Rafting