Canby is best known locally (in the greater Portland, Oregon metro area) as the home of the Clackamas County Fairgrounds. The city of Canby has hosted the Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo since 1907, hosted at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds which are located north of Highway 99E in Canby. The Clackamas County Fairgrounds are used year round by various organizations for hosting events.
Canby is a thriving agricultural and residential community. The surrounding area contains
some of the richest farmland in Oregon. Local nurseries produce a wide variety of plants, bulbs
and seeds.
Learn about Canby Farmer's Markets
Open from the second Saturday in May 10 through the October 11, 2008, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Local farmers, nurseries and crafters set up booths where shoppers can purchase fresh produce, quality plants and crafts. Live music.
Canby Swim Center
Learn about the Canby Swim Center
Swim year round at the indoor swim center. In addition to recreational swim times, there are numerous programs such as water exercise classes and adult/senior activities. The pool is also available to rent for parties.
Canby Attractions
Canby Depot Museum
The Canby Depot Museum is the oldest remaining railroad station in Oregon. The first steam train traveled through Canby in 1870 and rail service became the main mode of transportation for local commerce. The station closed in 1976 and was moved to its present location at 888 NE Fourth Avenue, where it is open to the public without charge, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, or by appointment.
Canby Ferry
A new Canby Ferry - known as the M. J. Lee, just like its predecessors - carries vehicles and
their passengers across the scenic Willamette River just North of Canby. Clackamas County
operates the electric-powered ferry between 6:45 a.m. and 9:15 p.m. daily. Motorcycles pay
50 cents per trip, cars and pickups $1.25, and larger vehicles $2.50 and up. A ferry has been
traversing the water between Canby and the Stafford area near Wilsonville since 1914, when the
Canby business community built the first ferry. The ferry is the only crossing of the Willamette
River between the bridge at Oregon City and the Interstate 5 bridge at Wilsonville.
St. Josef's Wine Cellar
Welcome to the warm European atmosphere at St. Josef's Wine Cellar. This family owned & operated winery has been handcrafting award-winning Estate grown wines since 1983. We are located on Barlow Rd, just South of Hwy 99E in Canby and neighboring the town of Aurora, a National Historic District. Owner and winemaker Josef emigrated from Europe and started producing wines using centuries old winemaking standards and traditions, making him one of Oregon s wine pioneers.
Canby Arts & Culture
Portland Art Museum
Opened in 1892, the art museum was created for all citizens in the Portland area to enjoy. Permanent galleries include work from the Americas, Europe and Asia. Past exhibits have presented Native American Indians, regional artists, and the Stroganoff family of Russia.
Portland Children's Museum
Specifically designed for children under 10, this attraction is a child's sanctuary. The "Under Construction" exhibit allows children to pretend that they are architects and construction workers. Other exhibits include a babies-only room and a shopping area for older children to make them feel more grown up.
Portland Performing Arts
The Portland Center for the Performing Arts (or PCPA as we call it), is your premier arts and entertainment venue in the Pacific Northwest. Nationally recognized as one of the top 10 performing arts centers in the nation.
Things To Do in Canby
Area Boating
With seven rivers and more than 40 lakes, Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory is the ideal destination for watersports adventurers.
Kayakers and rafters get the adrenaline pumping as they challenge the whitewater on the Sandy and Clackamas rivers.
For something a little more relaxing how about paddling a canoe on one of our pristine lakes or water skiing on the Willamette River.
Click on the link above for information on boating activities in the Mt. Hood area!
Area Hiking
From wooded urban trails like those found in Mary S. Young State Park to the heights of the Cascades on the Pacific Crest Trail, Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory has hundreds of miles of trails for every hiker's skill level. Choose from trails that take you through lush canopied forests, alongside rushing streams, or up steep hillsides where you are rewarded with spectacular views or a crystal clear mountain lake.
Click on the link above for a list of hiking trails in the Mt. Hood area!
Area Fishing
Get out the frying pan! Our lakes, rivers and streams are teeming with salmon, winter steelhead, trout and small mouth bass. Imagine yourself waist-deep in one of our crystal clear mountain streams fly fishing for trout, or drift boating the Clackamas River for winter steelhead.
Click on the link above for information on area fishing!
Canby Area Golf
Canby offers two golf courses.
Willamette Valley Country Club
Willamette Valley Country Clubis recognized as one of the top golf courses in the Pacific
Northwest. The 18 hole, par 72 championship golf course is on 147 acres of land and features spectacular scenery including picturesque Mount Hood.
Frontier Golf Course
Play Pasture Golf in Canby, Oregon at Frontier Golf Course, a former chicken ranch. This 9-hole course borders on working farm fields. It features tree lined fairways and loads of character.
Canby Golf Course Information
There are seven area parks in Canby.
Canby Community Park, nestled next to the Molalla River off Berg Parkway, offers a covered picnic area, barbecue pits, playground equipment, a ball field, river access, and a fishing pond.
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Canby Area Shopping
The Canby area offers a multitude of shopping venues, and your purchases are completely free of sales tax!
The fun starts 12 miles south of Portland's International Airport on I-205 at Clackamas Town Center, one of Oregon's largest malls. The 185-store mall features Nordstrom, Macy's, JC Penney, and Sears, as anchor stores, plus a food court, and movie theaters. Just across the street is the Clackamas Promenade with Nordstrom Rack, Target, and Old Navy as anchors.
A shopping excursion you won't want to miss is a visit to the newly opened Lake View Village in Lake Oswego. This collection of boutique stores includes Sur La Table, Ravenna Gardens, CC McKenzie, Pendleton Woolen Mills and Urbane Zen to name just a few.
Oregon is world-renowned for its seafood, fresh produce, mushrooms, berries, hazelnuts, micro-brews and wines. Chefs in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory take pride in creating Northwest entrees using this local bounty.
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The Canby Depot Museum is the oldest remaining railroad station in Oregon. The first steam train traveled through Canby in 1870 and rail service became the main mode of transportation for local commerce. The station closed in 1976 and was moved to its present location at 888 NE Fourth Avenue, where it is open to the public without charge, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, or by appointment.
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