Canby is a small city in the state of Oregon, with a population of 15.829 residents according to the 2010 census. Canby is named after Edward Canby, a Civil War general who was later killed in the Modoc War by Captain Jack and his group of warriors. Canby is a great destination for people in search of peace and quiet, away from the noisy big town, as it provides the tourists a wide array of accommodation and venues, suitable for all tastes, ages and needs.
Top Attractions Within Canby
Clackamas Country Fair and Rodeo is a week-long event held in the city of Canby, during the month of August. The fair has been held every year since 1907 and includes activities such as rides, livestock exhibits and competitions, entertainment, local handcraft work and sponsored rodeo shows. If you visit Canby in August, be sure not to miss the Country Fair.
Canby Depot Museum is a railway and local history museum in Canby, and housed in the former Depot Building. Exhibits include photographs, school memorabilia, a postal service, antique toys, telephones and cameras. They are all remnants of the past of Canby. The Canby Depot is the oldest train station in Oregon. It is a place that must not be missed if you are passionate about history.
Hart's Reptile World is a family owned business reptile zoo located in Canby and it is one of the main attractions here in the city. The zoo represents every aspect of the reptile family from snakes, turtles, tortoises, lizards, alligators and crocodiles. The venue also houses museums, where both adults and children can see and learn about reptiles. The venue was founded in 1978, with the purpose of educating the public about the reptiles, offering lectures in educational settings such as museums, libraries and TV shows.
Canby is a wonderful holiday destination with many attractions offered to the tourists, as well as relaxing venues such as parks, in order to make you stay here more pleasant.
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Book At | Miles/km to Canby | Directions to Canby | Latitude | Longitude |
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Wilsonville | 5/8 | Directions | 45.29984 | -122.77371 |
Tualatin | 9/15 | Directions | 45.38401 | -122.76399 |
Tigard | 12/20 | Directions | 45.43123 | -122.77149 |
Clackamas | 12/20 | Directions | 45.41222 | -122.55449 |
Milwaukie | 13/21 | Directions | 45.44623 | -122.63926 |
Newberg | 14/22 | Directions | 45.30012 | -122.97316 |
Beaverton | 16/26 | Directions | 45.48706 | -122.80371 |
Portland | 17/28 | Directions | 45.5122308 | -122.6587185 |
Aloha | 18/29 | Directions | 45.49428 | -122.86705 |
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