Bar U Ranch National Historic Site

Longview, Alberta

Type: Cultural Heritage Centre
Address: Township Rd 171A, Longview, AB T0L 1H0, Canada
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Hours: https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/ab/baru
Phone: 403-395-3044

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 "4 Kid-Approved Historic Places in Southern Alberta"

The experience begins with a wagon ride into the valley and cowboy coffee and stories around the fire. If you’re visiting with kids, they will enjoy filling out their Parks Xplorer (6-12 yrs old) or Parka (under 6 yrs old) activity books; it’s like a big scavenger hunt! Try fresh baking at the Cookhouse, or roping a replica steer, and visit the farm animals. If you get hungry, there’s a café onsite with great burgers and chili!

Amenities

Family-Friendly
Food and Beverages
Guided Tour
National Historic Site
Parking
Washrooms
Wheelchair Access

Location

Township Rd 171A, Longview, AB T0L 1H0, Canada
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