Canadian

See The Canadian for the passenger train service between Vancouver and Toronto

Citadel Garden

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, ☎ [phone]. 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. A restored vintage downtown movie theater which is over 80 years old. Runs current movies. 
• River Valley Pioneer Museum, 118 North 2nd St. 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), ☎ [phone]. 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

• Antique Treasures, 222 Main St, ☎ [phone]. 

Eat

• Railhead Bar & Grill, 220 N 2nd St, ☎ [phone]. 
• Cattle Exchange, 200 Main St, ☎ [phone]. 
• Canadian Restaurant, 402 N 2nd St, ☎ [phone]. 
• Railhead Club & Restaurant, 220 N 2nd St, ☎ [phone]. 
• Our Fillin'station, 217 S 2nd St, ☎ [phone]. 
• Lavilla's Pizza & Grill, 502 N 2nd St, ☎ [phone]. 

Drink

Sleep

• Arrington Ranch, 9760 C R 5, ☎ [phone]. Bed and breakfast on a working calf ranch. The house was built in 1919 by a Texas Ranger. 
• Brooks House, 1426 Main St, ☎ [phone]. 
• Canadian Courts Motel, 220 N 2nd St, ☎ [phone]. 
• Kim's Cottage, 212 Main St, ☎ [phone]. 
• Nights In White Satin, 505 Kingman Ave, ☎ [phone]. 
• Thicket Guest Ranch, 15287 Lake Marvin Rd, ☎ [phone]. 

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.

Routes through Canadian

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