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

[edit] 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.

[edit] Get around

A car is a must.

[edit][add listing] 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, [1]. A restored vintage downtown movie theater which is over 80 years old. Runs current movies.
• River Valley Pioneer Museum, 118 North 2nd Street, [2]. Tues-Fri 10am-12pm and 1-4pm. Sun 2-4pm.

[edit][add listing] 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.

[edit][add listing] Buy

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

[edit][add listing] 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.

[edit][add listing] Drink

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Arrington Ranch, 9760 C R 5, 806 323 6924, [3]. 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.

[edit] 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.

Routes through Canadian

Liberal ← Perryton ←	N  S	→ Wheeler → Shamrock
Amarillo ← Pampa ←	W  S	→ Enid → Ponca City

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