Cape Vincent, New York

About Cape Vincent

Cape Vincent is a tiny community in northwestern New York with an estimated population of 727.

Officially, Cape Vincent is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.7 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,039 residents per square mile.

📰 Cape Vincent News Today

• Former Cape Vincent Ambulance Squad chief arrested for alleged theft WWNY · Jul 30
• Cape Vincent Gets Rocking with 2026 “Concerts on the Green” Series Visit New York State · May 18
• Former N.Y. ambulance leader accused of stealing $157K EMS1 · Aug 2
• French Festival to take over Cape Vincent this weekend nny360.com · Jul 8
• New funding could help offset water project’s costs in Cape Vincent WWNY · Aug 11

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Cape Vincent Unique

• The only place in America named Cape Vincent — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northwestern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Cape Vincent Historical Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cape Vincent

• Burnham Point State Park reviews ★
• Lake Ontario Waterway Access reviews ★
• Cape Vincent Village Green reviews ★
• Dablon Monument reviews ★
• Recreation Park reviews ★
• Waterfront East End Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Cape Vincent

• BASHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Cape Vincent

🏘️ Nearby Communities