Canadian - city in Texas, United States

See The Canadian for the passenger train service between Vancouver and Toronto 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. 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, +1 806 354-0928. Observe wildlife such as the Prairie Chickens, wild turkeys, deer, and coyotes on this 20,000-acre ranch.
• Washita Ranch. Includes a four-mile trail along the river which provides good birdwatching opportunities. Lodging available, as well as horseback riding and barbecue.

Buy

Eat

• 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

Sleep

• 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

• 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.