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 "Parks Canada Celebrates the Year of the Garden"
Have you ever wondered how food was stored before modern refrigeration was invented? Visit the produce garden at Bar U Ranch and stop by the storehouses and root cellar to learn the secrets of preserving vegetables back in the day.
In the fall, roll up your sleeves, stir up the dirt and bring home some fresh vegetables!
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Township Rd 171A, Longview, AB T0L 1H0, Canada
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