Canadian
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About Canadian
See The Canadian for the passenger train service between Vancouver and Toronto
Canadian is a city on the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle.
Canadian travel guide
Getting there
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.
See
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
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.
Eat
Cattle Exchange, 122 S 2nd St, ☏ +1 806 323-6755. Canadian Restaurant, 402 N 2nd St, ☏ +1 806 323-9176.
Sleep
Kim's Cottage, 212 W Main St, ☏ +1 806 323-5527. Canadian Courts Motel, 220 N 2nd St, ☏ +1 806 323-8058. Thicket Guest Ranch, 15287 Lake Marvin Rd, ☏ +1 806 323-8118.
Go next
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.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.