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Canton at a glance

  • About 72,000 people live in Canton.
  • It lies in Ohio.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 386 miles away.
  • For a bigger city, Cleveland is about 51 miles away.
  • Close by: Massillon (7 miles), Green (12 miles) and Barberton (19 miles).

First-date ideas for Canton

In a town like Canton, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Canton: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Canton?

More than 730,000 people live within 30 miles of Canton, in 30 towns and cities including Akron, Cuyahoga Falls and Stow. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Canton?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Canton or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Canton real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Canton?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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