Canal Winchester is a vibrant, growing community of 5,000 with a rich history and a small-town feel. The Village was established in 1811, and from 1831 until 1902 the Ohio and Erie Canal was routed through what is now its historic downtown. Today, the downtown is both a shopping district and a place where the community's history is celebrated; many of its buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Village offers a number of recreational options, including eight parks, a bike trail, a municipal pool, baseball and soccer fields, year-round athletic programs for children and adults, and the Frances Steube Community Center that provides public meeting space and programs for all ages.

Located 15 miles southeast of downtown Columbus, Canal Winchester is convenient to the Rickenbacker International Airport and Intermodal Facility, and to the city of Lancaster and the rapidly growing communities of northwestern Fairfield County.

• Mid-Ohio Doll and Toy Museum Lionel trains, Barbies, GI Joes, and a miniature circus display are just a few of the thousands of rare antique toys and modern-day collectibles on display here.

• Ed Jeffers Barber Museum Featured on everything from the Discovery Channel to Smithsonian Magazine, the museum's collections include barber chairs, signs, shaving mugs, books, and equipment from more than 150 years of barbering.
• Slate Run Historical Farm Operated by Columbus Metro Parks, Slate Run allows visitors to experience what life was like on an Ohio farm in the 1880s. Guests will see heirloom animal breeds, a gothic revival farmhouse, and daily chores being carried out by costumed staff using traditional tools and farming methods.

• Annual Labor Day Festival Started in 1920, this is the community's largest and longest-held event. Festivities include live entertainment, rides, food vendors, and a parade.
• Village Historical Landmarks With many structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the village makes a concerted effort to maintain its historical integrity. Just a few of the landmarks worth visiting include an 1887 covered bridge, the last of its kind in the county; an 1869 train depot; the 1850s Prentiss School; and the historic Cheney Mill grain elevator.