Canaan is often used in the bible as a reference to the “Promised Lands” and so-called “Justified invasion of Canaan” was turned into a popular song by Coven with One Tin Solider. Of course, depending on who you ask, Dennis Lambert pretty much turned this biblical verse on it’s head.

Canaan Heights, as the name suggests, is one of the highest elevation locations in West Virigina. It’s not unlike Canaan, NY, which is the highest elevations of the Taconics.

“Canaan Valley in Tucker County can be difficult [to pronounce] especially for people who are familiar with the Bible and are used to the biblical pronunciation KAY-nun. It’s pronounced kuh-NANE here in West Virginia. Canaan Heights and Canaan Valley Resort also put emphasis on the second syllable.”