Canadian is a city on the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle.
Get in
[edit]- US 60 connects to Miami and Pampa to the south west.
- US 83 connects the city to Perryton to the north, and Wheeler and Shamrock to the south.
Get around
[edit]A car is a must.
See
[edit]- Canadian River Historic Wagon Bridge (Two miles north on US 60/83). The bridge, built in 1916, has been converted into a walking bridge for a hike and bike trail with a nearby duck pond and rodeo arena.
- Gene Cockrell's Concrete Sculptures, ☏ +1 806 323-6307. An eccentric local artist has created a number of quirky sculptures, including a 50-foot-long brontosaurus overlooking Highway 83 about 3 miles south of town.
- Palace Theater. A restored vintage downtown movie theater which is over 80 years old. Runs current movies.
- River Valley Pioneer Museum, 118 North 2nd St. Tu-F 10AM-noon and 1-4PM, Su 2-4PM.
Do
[edit]- Rader Ranch (north of town, take highway 60 northeast about 8 miles, turn left on FM 305 and follow for about 5 miles), ☏ +1 806 354-0928. Observe wildlife such as the Prairie Chickens, wild turkeys, deer, and coyotes on this 20,000-acre ranch.
- Washita Ranch (south of town). Includes a four-mile trail along the river which provides good birdwatching opportunities. Lodging available, as well as horseback riding and barbecue.
Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]- Railhead Bar & Grill, 220 N 2nd St, ☏ +1 806 323-9435.
- Cattle Exchange, 122 S 2nd St, ☏ +1 806 323-6755.
- Canadian Restaurant, 402 N 2nd St, ☏ +1 806 323-9176.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]- Kim's Cottage, 212 W Main St, ☏ +1 806 323-5527.
- Canadian Courts Motel, 220 N 2nd St, ☏ +1 806 323-8058.
- Kim's Cottage, 212 Main St, ☏ +1 806 323-5527.
- Nights In White Satin, 505 Kingman Ave, ☏ +1 806 323-5559.
- Thicket Guest Ranch, 15287 Lake Marvin Rd, ☏ +1 806 323-8118.
Go next
[edit]- Black Kettle National Grassland, north on highway 60 about 10 miles. Part of Cibola National Forest. While most of this park is in Oklahoma, this separate 576-acre park includes Lake Marvin, providing a beautiful relaxation and wildlife viewing spot for any Panhandle traveller who misses seeing lots of trees. Campsites and cottages are available.
| Routes through Canadian |
| Amarillo ← Pampa ← | W  S
|
→ Enid → Ponca City |
| Liberal ← Perryton ← | N  S
|
→ Wheeler → Shamrock |