Overview
See The Canadian for the passenger train service between Vancouver and Toronto Canadian is a city on the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle.
4 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Canadian
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
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
Rader Ranch
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.
Plan your trip
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LBL Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport, Liberal — 85 mi away. Directions
- AMA Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, Amarillo — 89 mi away. Directions
- OKC OKC Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City — 160 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Canadian River Historic Wagon Bridge, Palace Theater
- Lunch Cattle Exchange
- Afternoon Rader Ranch
- Dinner Canadian Restaurant
Day 2
- Morning Gene Cockrell's Concrete Sculptures, River Valley Pioneer Museum
- Afternoon Washita Ranch
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
Get around
A car is a must.
See
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.
See Gene Cockrell's Concrete Sculptures
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.
Do
Do Rader Ranch
Observe wildlife such as the Prairie Chickens, wild turkeys, deer, and coyotes on this 20,000-acre ranch.
Eat
Sleep
Stay Canadian Courts Motel
Stay Thicket Guest Ranch
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.
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