The easiest way to find Canby is to take Interstate-5 Exit 278 an go east for 2.7 Miles to Aurora. Turn left (north) on Pacific Highway E (OR-99E) and go 3.6 miles to Canby.

The City of Canby is located near the confluence of the Molala and Willamette Rivers. The rivers actually come together in Molala State Park at the north end of the City.

Canby Ferry

There are only a few car ferries left in Oregon and the Canby Ferry is one of them. This historic ferry site has been in operation since 1914. It can carry nine autos and 49 passengers.

Crossing the river on this ferry is a unique experience in these days of super bridges and interstate highways ( Interstate-5 crosses the Willamette River only 3.5 mi. downstream)

Visit the County's Ferry Page.

Canby Ferry Map

Map from the Clackamas County Dept. of Transportation web site.

A little Canby History

The area around Canby was called Baker Prairie in the 1850’s when this area was settled by the Pioneers traveling the Oregon Trail. Before that it was a meeting place for native Americans and was known for its crop of wild strawberries.

The first settlers arriver in the 1830’s and in 1868 Joseph Knight built the first general store in what is now Canby. The Oregon & California Railroad was formed in 1870 and approached approached the Knight Family and others in the area to purchase the land to plat the City of Canby. The plat was filed in1870 and the City of incorporated in 1893.

You can still find many of the original houses both in the city and on the surrounding farmlands.

Recommended Attractions in Canby, OR

Attractions
Canby Ferry Clackamas County Department of Transportation and Development. Visit the County's ferry web page. There are very few car ferries left in the State of Oregon. A ride on the small ferry offers a unique experience. The Canby Ferry crosses the Willamette River between Canby and Wilsonville, Oregon seven days a week from 6:45 a.m. to 9:15 p.m.	Photo from Clackamas County’s web page about the ferry.
Museums
Canby Depot Museum 888 NE 4^th Avenue PO box 160 Canby, OR 97013 Visit their web site.	The Canby Depot Museum is the oldest railroad depot in the State of Oregon. Photo from the Depot’s web site
Parks & Gardens
Molala State Park Visit the Park's website. This is a day use park. This natural area sits at the confluence of the Willamette, Molalla and Pudding rivers. The floodplains of these rivers provide important habitat for waterfowl, wading birds, deer, small mammals, reptiles and amphibians. One of the largest blue heron rookeries in the Willamette Valley is located here
Visitor Information
Canby Area Chamber of Commerce 191 SE 2^nd Ave Canby, OR 97013 503-266-4600 Visit their web site tourism page.	City of Canby, Oregon 182 N Holly Street PO Box 930 Canby, OR 97013 503-266-4021 http://www.ci.canby.or.us/

Listed Attractions in Canby, Oregon

We have not necessarily visited or recommend listed establishments

Restaurants

Seasons Grill – 503-266-3805 http://www.seasonsgrill.com/

101 N Elm St, PO Box 598, Canby, OR 97013

You will find a nice variety of prime rib, steaks, and seafood on their dinner menu. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

Burgerville – 503-266-2568

909 SW 1^st Ave, Canby, OR 97013

Canby Café – 503-263-2230

252 NW 4^th Ave, Canby, OR 97013

Canby Kitchen – 503-266-9107

314 NW 1^st Ave, Canby, OR 97013

Miller’s Homestead Restaurant – 503-266-1441

102 N Ivy St, Canby, OR 97013

Tres Café – 503-263-8737

243 NW 2^nd Ave, Canby, OR 97013

Restaurants – Italian

Dalias Ristorante Italiano – 503-266-7500

356 NW 1^st Ave, Canby, OR 97013

Restaurants – Mexican

El Chilito – 503-266-4966

403 SW 1^st Ave, Canby, OR 97013

La Salsa Mexican Food – 503-266-9019

851 SW 1^st Ave, Canby, OR 97013

Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant – 503-266-8766

729 SE 1^st Ave, Canby, OR 97013

Restaurants – Asian

Gold Dragon – 503-263-1877

204 SW 2^nd Ave, Canby, OR 97013

Hoi Tin Restaurant – 503-266-1888

1075 SW 1^st Ave, Canby, OR 97013

Redwood Street Bento – 503-266-7715

300 S Redwood St, Ste 115, Canby, OR 97013

Thai Dish Cuisine – 503-263-9898

108 N Ivy St, Canby, OR 97013

Wally’s Chinese Kitchen –503-266-2221

679 SE 1^st Ave, Canby, OR 97013

Restaurants – Pizza

Fultanos Pizza – 503-266-1444

715 SE 1^st Ave, Canby, OR 97013

Lone Elder Pizza – 503-266-1888

207 SW 1^st Ave, #106, Canby, OR 97013

Paloni’s Classic Pizza – 503-263-4501

225 NE 2^nd Ave, Canby, OR 97013

Restaurants – Pubs

Canby Pub & Grill – 503-263-6666

211 N Grant St, Canby, OR 97013

The Colony Pub – 503-678-9994

21568 Hwy 99E, Canby, OR 97013

Wild Hare Saloon Café – 503-651-4273

1190 SW 1^st Ave, Canby, OR 97013

Restaurants – Fast Foods

Restaurants – Coffeehouse

Cody’s Coffee – 503-651-1957

332 NW 1^st Ave, Canby, OR 97013

Starbuck’s – 503-266-5356

1385 SE 1^st Ave #101, Canby, OR 97013

Yum Yum Espresso – 503-266-9525

145 SW 1^st Ave. Canby, OR 97013

Restaurants – Sweets

Granny’s Shortbread – 503-266-4223

300 S Redwood St, Canby, OR 97013

Lodging

Lodging – Hotels – Limited Services (no room service)

Lodging – Motels

Econo Lodge – 503-266-5400

463 SW 1^st Ave, Canby, OR 97013

Lodging – Inns or Bed & Breakfast

Canby Country Inn – 503-266-5400

463 SW First Ave, Canby, OR 97013-3318