Founded in 1882 as the Northwest Cattle Company, the Bar U was one of the first and most enduring of the large corporate ranches established in southern Alberta.
Notes from "Virtual road trip – Canada from coast to coast to coast"
Ride into history on a wagon pulled by Percheron horses to discover the life of a ranching cowboy from the late 1800s at the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site. Try your hand at cowboy skills or sit around the campfire and listen to old-time tales. Back-dropped by the Rocky mountains – it’s a true Alberta experience!
What to do?
Hear about the characters that made this ranch famous: the ranchers, poets, politicians, royalty and even outlaws including the infamous Sundance Kid. Meet the people of the west: cowboys, saddle-makers, blacksmiths and camp cooks who will passionately tell you their stories.
Share
Amenities
Family-Friendly
Food and Beverages
Guided Tour
National Historic Site
Parking
Washrooms
Wheelchair Access
Location
Township Rd 171A, Longview, AB T0L 1H0, Canada Get directions
Gjoa Haven, Nunavut to 9 places Dreaming of taking a “road trip” across Canada, from the red sands of Prince Edward Island to the lush green parks of British Columbia? This is the perfect opportunity to travel virtually! The Parks Canada Youth Ambassadors are proud to present their virtual visit list, “Canada from coast to coast to coast”. These national historic […] View VisitList
Dreaming of taking a “road trip” across Canada, from the red sands of Prince Edward Island to the lush green parks of British Columbia? This is the perfect opportunity to travel virtually! The Parks Canada Youth Ambassadors are proud to present their virtual visit list, “Canada from coast to coast to coast”. These national historic […]
Get the latest scoop on everything #HistoricPlacesDays - join our e-newsletter and never miss a beat.
Register A Place
Create an account to add your historic place.
Make a VisitList
Welcome! To get started on a VisitList, you’ll need to have an account with #HistoricPlacesDays.
Thank you for registering. Check your email inbox to complete your account creation.
Already have an account? Click here to sign in. We use your contact information to process your registration and correspond with you about the National Trust and its programs. You can unsubscribe at any time. We care about your privacy. Read our privacy statement.
Sign In
Sites that participate in #HistoricPlacesDays need to have an account.
Welcome! To get started on a new VisitList or to edit an existing one, you’ll need to have an account with #HistoricPlacesDays. Sign in below!