'''Canadian''' is a city on the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle.

Get in

  • '''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

    A car is a must.

    See

  • '''Canadian River Historic Wagon Bridge''', two miles north on US 60/83. The bridge, built in 1916, has now 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''', 806 323 6307. An eccentric local artist has created a number of quirky sculptures, including a 50-foot-long brontosaurus overlooking Highway 83 about three miles south of town.
  • '''Palace Theater''', [http://www.palacetheatre.com/]. A restored vintage downtown movie theater which is over 80 years old. Runs current movies.
  • '''River Valley Pioneer Museum''', 118 North 2nd Street, [http://www.rivervalleymuseum.org]. Tues-Fri 10am-12pm and 1-4pm. Sun 2-4pm.
  • Do

  • '''Rader Ranch''', north of town (''take highway 60 northeast about 8 miles, turn left on FM 305 and follow for about 5 miles''), 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, 508 655 4599. Includes a four-mile trail along the river which provides good birdwatching opportunities. Lodging available, as well as horseback riding and barbecue.
  • Buy

  • '''Antique Treasures''', 222 Main St, 806 323 9941.
  • Eat

  • '''Railhead Bar & Grill''', 220 N 2nd St, 806 323 9435.
  • '''Cattle Exchange''', 200 Main St, 806 323 6755.
  • '''Canadian Restaurant''', 402 N 2nd St, 806 323 9176.
  • '''Railhead Club & Restaurant''', 220 N 2nd St, 806 323 9435.
  • '''Our Fillin'station''', 217 S 2nd St, 806 323 6504.
  • '''Lavilla's Pizza & Grill''', 502 N 2nd St, 806 323 5533.
  • Drink

    Sleep

  • '''Arrington Ranch''', 9760 C R 5, 806 323 6924, [http://www.arringtonranch.com/]. Bed and breakfast on a working calf ranch. The house was built in 1919 by a Texas Ranger.
  • '''Brooks House''', 1426 Main St, 806 323 5527.
  • '''Canadian Courts Motel''', 220 N 2nd St, 806 323 8058.
  • '''Kim's Cottage''', 212 Main St, 806 323 5527.
  • '''Nights In White Satin''', 505 Kingman Ave, 806 323 5559.
  • '''Thicket Guest Ranch''', 15287 Lake Marvin Road, 806 323 8118.
  • Get out

  • '''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.
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