Canby, Oregon

Swan Island Dahlias is the United States' largest dahlia growing company, in operation in the city of Canby for nearly a century. The farm, which was originally founded on Swan Island, moved to its location in Canby in the 1940s and is overseen today by married duo Nicholas and Linda Gitts. It produces the flower industry's largest full-color dahlia catalogue, specializing in new hybrid varieties and cultivating over 15,000 seedlings each year. 40 acres of beautiful farmland is covered with more than 370 varieties of dahlia blossoms throughout the blooming season, open to the public during the months of August and September. Each year, the farm hosts the United States' largest dahlia festival, showcasing more than 400 carefully-crafted dahlia arrangements and offering six days of festivities.

995 NW 22nd Ave, Canby, OR 97013, Phone: 503-266-7711

St. Josef's Vineyards and Winery is one of the largest producers of estate wines in Oregon, originally planted in 1978. Today, the winery specializes in food-friendly wines meant to enhance all meals, sold at budget-friendly prices. Grapes are grown at five estate vineyards, all of which are maintained via sustainable methods without the use of pesticides, chemicals, and irrigation practices. Visitors can stop into the winery's lovely public tasting room, which is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout the morning hours, and sample favorite wines like the company's Estate Cuvee Pinot Noir, Barrel-Reserve Kitara, and KB Reserve Cabernet and Merlot. Seasonal winemaker's dinners are hosted throughout the year, along with a Sunday Summer Music on the Pond live music series.

28836 S Barlow Rd, Canby, OR 97013, Phone: 503-651-3190

The Canby Ferry is an historic cable ferry line connecting the cities of Aurora, Wilsonville, and Stafford via the Willamette River. The ferry service was founded in 1914 and has continued to operate historic passenger cars into the 21st century, offering service for pedestrians, motorcyclists, and bicyclists. As one of three remaining ferries on the Willamette River, the ferry service can transport up to 49 passengers at a time, with room for vehicles and bikes for an additional fee. Visitors can ride aboard the lovely M.J. Lee II cable-guided vessel, which is powered by an underwater cable and overhead line electricity. It is named in honor of Millard Jerome Lee, the first child born in the city of Canby following its incorporation in 1870.

4116 N Locust St, Canby, OR 97013, Phone: 503-650-3030

Whiskey Hill Winery and Postlewait's Vineyards are a small family-operated winery located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, specializing in classic estate-grown grape varietals and high-quality red and white wine blends. The winery is located just a short drive from both Portland and Salem, nestled into gorgeous vineyard lands utilizing the unique terroir of the Willamette Valley region. Delicious wine varietals sold throughout the year include Pinot Noir Rosé, Marechal Foch, and Leon Millot. Visitors can stop in at the winery's delightful tasting room on weekend afternoons for wine flights and tasting experiences. Complimentary tastings are offered with each bottle purchase.

29510 S Barlow Rd, Canby, OR 97013, Phone: 971-338-9142

Secret Garden Growers are one of the Willamette Valley's top specialty nurseries, showcasing an extensive collection of rare, uncommon, and heirloom plants from around the world. The nursery, which was founded in 1998, specializes in plantings that thrive in the climate of the Pacific Northwest, showcasing lovely demonstration gardens highlighting mature plants in natural settings. Visitors can peruse the nursery's gardens and view plants meant to grow in every climate and terrain setting in the world, with a focus on perennial and shaded woodland plantings. A far-reaching selection of vines, shrubs, grasses, trees, and bog plants are also showcased.

29100 S Needy Rd, Canby, OR 97013, Phone: 503-651-2006

Pat's Acres is a local institution go-karting racetrack in the greater Portland area, originally established in 1965 on 43 acres in the city of Canby. The racetrack, which was founded as an employee activity center by Pat Sabin, has historically hosted music acts such as the Mamas and Papas and Paul Revere and the Raiders, in addition to offering go-karting experiences for visitors of all ages to enjoy. National championship karting races are hosted at the venue throughout the year, including races as part of the Superkarts! National SKUSA ProMoto Tour. Drivers as young as 14 can take to the wheel behind rental go-karts, including elite vehicles like Sodikart GT 5s. Other onsite activities include a full onsite paintball course.

6255 S Arndt Rd, Canby, OR 97013, Phone: 503-266-7287

The Human Bean of Canby is a popular drive-through coffee chain originally founded in Ashland, Oregon in 1998. Today, the chain offers a number of locations throughout the Portland area, including a location in Canby. Friendly, experienced baristas serve up a wide variety of espresso and coffee beverages, including favorites like Mexican mochas, salted caramel lattes, and fresh cold brew coffees. Diners can also choose from excellent tea and caffeinated beverages, ranging from chai lattes and yerba mates to flavor-infused Rockstar energy cocktails. Fruit and protein smoothies are served up as non-caffeinated options, alongside kid-friendly beverages like frozen hot chocolates.

318 SW 1st Ave #1, Canby, OR 97013, Phone: 503-263-2326

Molalla River State Park is a place that features a ferry ride, wildlife viewing, boating, fishing, picnicking, hiking, and a scenic drive all in a single location. The nature area is located at the confluence of the Pudding River, Molalla River, and Willamette River, and the flood plains provide an important habitat for amphibians, reptiles, small mammals, deer, wading birds, and waterfowl. Molalla River State Park also consists of a pet exercise area for dogs to run off leash, grassy fields for games and picnics, convenient river access for fishing, a boat ramp, and the Canby Ferry on the Willamette River.

Molalla River State Park, Canby, OR 97013, 800-551-6949

Housed inside one of the oldest railroad stations in the state of Oregon, the Canby Depot Museum has been a part of the local community for more than twenty years and the members of the Canby Historical Society, who operate the museum, continue with the organization and display of exhibits, artifacts, and photographs of historical significance. Today, the museum provides visitors with a look at what life was like in the Canby community during the nineteenth century. The Canby Depot was originally located at Grant Street and N. 1st Street when it was an active train station.

888 NE 4th Ave, Canby, OR 97013, 503-266-6712