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The Bar U Ranch is your opportunity to live like a cowboy! Ride into history on a wagon pulled by Percheron horses to discover the life of a ranching cowboy from the late 1800's. Try your hand at roping a steer or repair a bridle, learn the old-style ranching ways. Wander the trails and dirt roads to see the cattle, saddle horses, chickens and other farm animals. Venture into the 100-year-old barns, slaughterhouse, post office, and of course the cookhouse to experience "home on the range". Hungry, savor a meal at Country Fresh Kitchens or unearth a unique souvenir from the Bar U Gift Shop. The Bar U, a National Historic Site, run by Parks Canada was established in 1882 as the Northwest Cattle Company, it is one of the longest standing ranches in Alberta. All back-dropped by the Rocky Mountains - it's a true Alberta experience!


Activities
Hiking, Canadian Culture, Western Culture, Dining, Indigenous

Amenities
Picnic Tables, Free Parking, Interpretive Trails, Pets - Not Allowed, Visitor Center

Bar U Ranch National Historic Site Images  
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site Images  
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site Images  
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site Images  
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site Images  
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site Images  
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site Images  
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site Images  
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site Images  
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site Images  
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site Images  

Tours that stop at Bar U Ranch National Historic Site

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Cowboy history, wine and art.

Longview, Millarville | 250 km's

Start you day bright and early like the cowboys have done since the birth of Alberta with some strong cowboy coffee or tea at the round-up camp.

Iron Horse Road Trip

Turner Valley, Black Diamond, Longview, High River, Foothills | 209 km's

This tour will get you and your friends out on the highway…looking for adventure...and whatever comes your way!

Iron Horse Road Trip: Extended

Turner Valley, Black Diamond, Longview, Nanton, High River, Foothills | 249 km's

This round trip tour of the foothills showcases some of our best food, shopping and provides more history than a semester of classes!

Iron Horse Road Trip: Bragg Leg

Bragg Creek, Turner Valley, Black Diamond, Longview, Nanton, High River, Okotoks, Foothills | 244 km's

Our biggest and baddest Iron Horse Road Trip. Head west to Bragg Creek, then east bound and down the Cowboy Trail before looping back up via HWY 2 with a view.