Fall Foliage Festival has been a tradition in Canadian since the mid 1950's. Always the third weekend in October, we look forward to seeing you on October 20-21 this year! The Fall Foliage Festival offers walks on the picturesque Canadian River Historic Wagon Bridge and on the trails at Lake Marvin & Black Kettle National Grasslands. Visitors to Canadian may also enjoy the annual tour of homes, the Citadelle Art Foundation, the Canadian River Art Center, wagon rides, the arts & crafts festival, special exhibits at Lake Marvin, special museum exhibits, and as always, nature's glorious showcase of color. We also encourage our guests to enjoy the special shopping and dining opportunities and activities in the community. We will have a complete schedule of events compiled soon, so check back often so you can plan your entire weekend get-away!

Registration for the annual arts & crafts festival is now SOLD OUT for inside booths. A very few outdoor spots remain; electricity and tables/chairs are not available for outside booths. Registration must be received early to guarantee a space, and is only complete when we have your completed registration form and payment in our office. Please remember that we REQUIRE a TEXAS sales tax permit, no matter what you sell or where you're from; you must pay sales tax where it is collected! We look forward to another great arts & crafts show again this year!

Link to the registration packet here!

The 4th Annual Calf Fry CookOff, BBQ, and Beach Party is set for Saturday, September 29, 2012!

CRBC is including vendor booths again this year as part of the fun for their hundreds of guests and they need your help!

They are seeking western appeal & food/cooking vendors to join in at this not to be missed event!! Booth rent is almost free at $25/spot for a 10x10 Booth. You'll need to bring your whole set-up as tables and chairs will not be available. Electricity is available on a very limited basis, so speak up early if you need it. Click here for more information about becoming a vendor, schedule of events, and registration form.

The Cook Off this year will continue to include an IBCA Sanctioned BBQ cook-off in addition to the calf fry cook-off. With over $3,000 in prizes to be awarded this year, plus the coveted trophy, you've got to sign up early to save your spot. Click here for the stuff you need to know, schedule of events, and Cook Team Registration form.

For more information, or to reserve your vendor or cook-team space, please call John Julian at 806-323-9413 or e-mail CRBC at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We can't wait to see you this year in Canadian!!

Welcome to Canadian!

Whether you're visiting for the weekend, returning for one of our annual celebrations, or moving into our community, your friends and neighbors in Canadian welcome you to our "Oasis on the Prairie."

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. Work up your appetite by taking a walk on the historic Canadian River Wagon Bridge or by strolling around the paths at beautiful Lake Marvin. Don't exhaust yourself in the great outdoors for too long because Canadian is home to many unique retail shops that you won't want to miss!

Hidden among the rolling hills of the Texas High Plains is a beautiful treasure, Canadian, Texas. Visitors are welcomed to our small community by some of the most unique shopping, dining, and lodging in Texas.

Shoppers can stroll the newly remodeled downtown sidewalks as they enjoy a variety of shops from garden centers to furniture stores to gifts and jewelry shops. (Click here to view Canadian's Shopping Directory.)

After a long day of shopping, the amazing aroma of the local restaurants will lure guests in to enjoy salads, sandwiches, homemade breads, home cooking, amazing Mexican food, and award winning steaks. The options are endless from sun up throughout the day. (Click here to view Canadian's Dining Directory.)

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!
(Click here to view Canadian's Lodging Directory.)

Since its incorporation in 1908 and its founding long prior to that time, Canadian has always been a place of pride and purpose for its driven and determined citizens. In the 1985 Hemphill County History book, Tom Abraham noted, “…I know Canadian folks—they just don’t give up.” This speaks volumes about the people who have worked so hard over the past 130+ years to build this ever changing community that continues to thrive.

Canadian offers an award winning school system, professional healthcare, dedicated government officials, a strong economic climate, and a quality of life that far surpasses that found in most small rural communities. The Canadian Independent School District educates children from early childhood through high school. Canadian Elementary School houses Prekindergarten through Second Grade. Baker Elementary houses Third through Fifth grades, Canadian Middle School is home to Sixth through Eighth grades, and grades Nine through Twelve reside at Canadian High School. Year after year students thrive in the CISD with its low student to teacher ratio and its ‘Commitment to Excellence.’

"Working Together For the Future of Canadian"
Who are We?

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization of businesses and individuals who are working together to improve the economic, civic, and cultural well-being of the Canadian area. Anyone interested in helping promote the area (which means more business, more jobs, and a better standard of living for everyone) is eligible to be a member of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber of Commerce membership registration is now available online. You can register and submit your membership dues via Paypal directly from our site. Click here to go directly to our online registration page. But, before you do please read about the benefits of becoming a member of the Canadian Texas Chamber of Commerce.