Experience Canadian

Arts and Culture

While in Canadian, make sure to visit our many area attractions. The River Valley Pioneer Museum tells the tales of years gone by in our area and often serves as an exhibit hall for local artists. The Citadelle Art Museum, opened to the public in May of 2009, houses a world-renowned collection of art. Visit the historic Palace Theatre, which celebrated 110 years in 2019, and enjoy first-run movies shown with world class digital projection and sound technology.

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Outdoor Recreation

Explore Black Kettle National Grasslands and catch a one of 26 species of fish found in Lake Marvin. Experience bird watching at Gene Howe Wildlife preserve. Or, fly high with Rotor Recoil, a one of a kind aerial shooting experience that provides an opportunity for sportsmen to learn the dynamics of shooting from a helicopter. Visit Canadian Golf Course, one of the most unique 9 hole layouts in the Texas Panhandle.

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Dining and Retail

Stroll the newly remodeled downtown sidewalks and enjoy a variety of retail shops, from garden centers, to furniture stores to gifts and jewelry shops. Browse the best selection of antiques in the panhandle. After a long day of shopping, the amazing aroma of our local restaurants will lure in guests to enjoy home cooking, amazing Mexican food, and award winning steaks.

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Signature Annual Events

Canadian River Music Festival

Top country stars descend each spring upon the Texas Panhandle the second weekend in June for the annual Canadian River Music Festival. Past headliners include music legends like Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, Randy Rogers, Stoney Larue, Pat Green, William Clark Green, Turnpike Troubadours, and Robert Earl Keen.

Canadian’s Fourth of July Celebration

Since 1888, Canadian, visitors and locals have kicked their July Fourth weekend off right with the "Best Fourth of July Parade in Texas." The town hosts a watermelon feed, Fourth of July parade and annual turtle race. Throughout the weekend, the oldest public rodeo in the world kicks off. Stay through the evening for live music, dining and shopping, and the best little firework show in Texas.

NIRA Fall College Rodeo

Canadian is proud to host the Frank Phillips College rodeo. Held biannually in October, over 700 student athletes arrive from across the nation to compete for their chance to advance to the College National Finals Rodeo. Events include Barrel Racing, Break away Roping, Goat Tying, Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Tie Down Roping, Steer Wrestling and Team Roping.

Canadian’s Fall Foliage Festival

Since 1952, this celebration of the fall season in Canadian has attracted people from all over to see the town’s vibrant colored leaves and embrace its culture. The festival welcomes hundreds to town to ring in the new season with fall-themed activities and events. Activities include a crafts fair, art exhibits, car show, helicopter rides, hay rides, pumpkin patch, food trucks and more.

Christmas in Canadian

Family fun all December makes Canadian the perfect place to experience the joy of the holiday season. Start your celebration by joining us for Small Business Saturday in November. In December, the annual Sunset Park Lighting Ceremony and the 5k Santa and Elf Shuffle take place. Don’t miss the Chamber of Commerce Christmas in Canadian celebration for food, music and fun.

Stay in Canadian

After an exciting day of shopping, dining, and sightseeing in Canadian, visitors have quite a selection when deciding where to nestle their heads for the night. Join the ranks of Hollywood movie stars and stay in one of our unique bed and breakfasts, located everywhere from the middle of downtown to the middle of nowhere! Canadian also has a variety of hotels and camping locations, so we've got your head covered, whatever your preference.

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