About Canby
Canby is a close-knit town in northern Oregon with an estimated population of 18,027.
Officially, Canby is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.77 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,779 residents per square mile.
📰 Canby News Today
- Canby Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Keith Jensen Obituary (05/18/1932 - 08/01/2026) - Canby, OR OregonLive.com · Aug 1
- Canby police shoot and kill young bear near fairgrounds KPTV · May 24
- Keith Reginald Jensen Obituary (2026) - Canby, OR - Canby Funeral Chapel Legacy obituary · Aug 3
- Bear near Burgerville killed by Canby Police KATU · May 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Canby Unique
- Positioned in northern Oregon, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oregon — one of 426 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 18,027.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Canby
- Alani Mediterranean — greek
- Andele Kitchen — mexican
- Backstop Bar & Grill — american
- Biscuits Cafe
- Church of Smoke BBQ — barbecue
- Denny's — american
- Domino's Pizza
- Esan Thai — thai
- Fultano's — pizza
- Guacamole Bowl — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Canby Depot Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Canby
- Molalla River State Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Arneson Park reviews ★
- Art Park reviews ★
- Beaver & Parrot Creeks Confluence · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Canby Community Park reviews ★
- Clackamas County Fairgrounds reviews ★
- Coalca Landing Willamette River Greenway reviews ★
- Eco Park reviews ★
- Fish Eddy Landing · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Hebb Park reviews ★
- Lang Property · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Legacy Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Canby
- Baker Prairie Middle School
- Canby High School
- Cecile Trost Elementary School
- Howard Eccles Elementary School
- Philander Lee Elementary School
- William Knight Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOregon
TypeCity
Population (2024)18,027
Rank in state#34 of 240
Land area4.77 sq mi
Density3,779/sq mi
Coordinates45.2651, -122.6884