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| CANYON CITY LOCAL HISTORY |
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The Canyon Mountain overlooks this picturesque town, which may be small, but is surrounded by magnificent scenery and has a pleasant community spirit that enhances the appeal of Canyon City.
Historically significant, and the county seat of Grant County, Canyon was where the “Gold Rush” was set in motion. Even today, some try their luck at panning for gold in the Canyon Creek, which runs through the town.
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City Park – This is the heart of Canyon City, where the local folk picnic and relax. It is also where the annual Music in the Park is held in the summer, and to where people from all over Grant County flock to enjoy the musical offerings.
Kam Wah Chung & Co. Museum – Located in nearby John Day, this was once the home and opium den, as well as serving as general store, of the Chinese herbalist Ing Hay. His herbs and assorted apothecary wares, such as a bottle of rattlesnakes, and dried lizard, have all been preserved and displayed to provide and insight to the Oregon’s pioneer history.
Historic St. Thomas Episcopal Church – this historic church was built in 1876 and is still standing in Canyon City. Listed in the National Register of Historical Places, one can imagine the people who used to attend sermons here, after a riotous night of boozing and living it up on the earnings of their daily gold panning.
Grant County Museum, Greenhorn Jail and Joaquin Miller Cabin – Gold Rush memorabilia, Indian artefacts, antique pianos, all bring back the days when Canyon City was the centre of the desperate search for gold that brought miners, vagabonds, gamblers, and ladies of the night to this part of the land. Greenhorn Jail and Joaquin Miller Cabin add to the historical journey back in time.
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Golden Dragon – Located in Canyon City at 295 S Canyon City Blvd, after a day exploring the historic old town, or fishing from the creek, enjoy some excellent Chinese food at the Golden Dragon.
Prairie Maid Drive In – HIGHWAY 395 S, drive in and grab a bite to eat before setting out to explore the beautiful scenery that surrounds Canyon City.
Stagecoach Steak House & Lng – 390 W MAIN ST, come in and take a load off, and tuck into some of the finest steak in the county. Whilst enjoying your hearty meal imagine the days when Canyon City was the rollicking, wild, gold-panning centre of the gold rush
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Mc Donalds - 742 W Main St., can you believe it, even here, in the back of beyond, you can enjoy a big Mac and fries, served of-course with an icy Coca-Cola.
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