Canal View is located in the city of Hancock, Michigan in Houghton County. The city of Hancock, www.cityofhancock, is on the north side of the Portage Canal with the City of Houghton, www.cityofhoughton.com, on the south side of the canal. The Keweenaw Peninsula, as the area is known, is rich in a history of Copper Mining as it was the site of the first copper boom in the United States and is still today known as the “Copper Country”. But the Keweenaw is much more than just history and known as an area for those seeking outdoor adventure such as hiking, mountain biking, both downhill and cross country skiing, camping and kayaking or boating in the many small waterways as well as on Lake Superior. When not out adventuring you will find that the Keweenaw offers a very active art and music scene, a wide variety of retailers, as well community Farmers Markets across the area. There are an abundance of community events that bring everyone together. The local schools are among the highest ranked with Houghton Portage Township Schools, www.hpts.us, have a 10/10 GreatSchools Rating and an “A” as an Overall Niche Grade. Hancock High School, www.hancockpublicschools.org has an overall 5/10 GreatSchools rating and a “B” Overall Niche Grade. Houghton is home to Michigan Technological University, www.mtu.edu and Hancock is home to Finlandia University, www.finlandiaedu. Both colleges offer many community programs and sporting events for the public to attend on their campuses. The area truly has something to offer everyone!