Quietly Beautiful - Wildly Connected
The Gateway to the Prairie, Canby is the westernmost city in Yellow Medicine County. It sits in the center of a broad-flat valley from which can be seen the Coteaux des Prairies in South Dakota. Canby is located at the junction of U.S. Highway 75 (The King of Trails) and State Highway 68. Canby invites you to visit their community and take advantage of all they have to offer.
If you are looking for quality of life, this is the place! In Canby, you’ll find excellent schools: elementary, high school, private and technical college; a quality health care system: hospital, nursing home, assisted living facilities, wellness center; inviting churches; and an abundance of recreational and leisure activities: hunting, fishing, golf, disc golf, shooting sports, swimming pool, bowling, movies, camping, sports and activities.
Stone Hill Regional Park on Del Clark Lake is a great place for your next get-away! This campground offers a great sandy beach area, modern showers and restrooms, playground, picnic area and shelter, volleyball and basketball court, and more. There is also a paved trail that leads right into Canby.
Hat Daze is just one of the great community events that Canby hosts! It is held annually Father’s Day weekend. There is plenty of food, kids activities, an air show, a parade, and much more! It is an event you won’t want to miss!
Tabbed as the “49 Day” House, the Lund Hoel House Museum is truly an American-Victorian architecture wonder. Built in 1891 – in just 49 days by John Lund of Lund’s Land Agency – the house has been the talk of the town with its frequent upgrades shortly after it was built, including a gas plant to light the house at night.
Canby is home to the Yellow Medicine County Fairgrounds! Every year on the third weekend in July, people come from near and far to have fun at the county fair! Enjoy grandstand events, food vendors, and entertainment! Catch a 4-H show or walk through the barns to see cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, and more.
The Canby Campus of Minnesota West has been educating students in a variety of highly specialized technical programs since 1965. Current technical programs include Dental Assisting, Diesel Technology, Electrician and the newest program, Wind Energy Technology. The campus recognized a growing demand for qualified Wind Energy Technicians and initiated the popular program in Fall 2005.
Address: 110 Oscar Ave North Canby, MN 56220
Phone: (507) 223-7295
Fax: 507.223.5170
Email: [email protected]
