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Bar U Ranch National Historic Site

Hwy 540 W | Longview, Longview, Alberta T0L 1H0, Canada
403 395 2212
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Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Longview
Type: Historic Sites
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High River, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

We went to watch the Ranch Rodeo. This was a new experience for us but the announcer clearly explained the rules for each event. We have toured this site before. Lots of interesting things to see. You have to pay a fee to get in because it is a National Historic Site.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

I'm fortunate enough to have had 2 visits to the Bar U. What a wonderful experience! Set in the foothills it's one of the most beautiful and serene places I have ever visited. The people who work there are dedicated and extremely knowledge about the history and experience of ranching in Canada. They clearly live and love what they do!

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Okotoks, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

Used to take our boys there once or twice a year when they were young. The open houses are always fun. Definitely worth a visit during the season. If you're planning on visiting make sure you check with the Canada Parks website to see if Bar U is open.

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Calgary
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 15, 2012

I really like this sort of thing so I got to scratch where it itches! Lots of history and welldone renovations. You will walk a little over the open ground, so the wheelchair is out unfortunately. There is a very nice calm about the place. The big house is for free, you pay for the rest of the ranch which... More

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Mishawaka
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2012

Bar U Ranch is a National Historic Site of Canada . At one time is consisted of 157960 acres of Ranch land. It had herds of cattle in excess of 10,400 and with over 800 horses. This is a great history lesson for the people interested in the history of the cattle rancher in the late 1800s of Western Canada.... More

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Milford,Pa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 14, 2012

We stopped at the ranch to view the historical site. One of the staff whose family lived on the ranch gave us a tour and explained all of the buildings and what life was like on the ranch. It was well worth the visit.

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High River, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 30, 2012

It's a great way to spend a morning or afternoon. Canadian Rockies are beautiful. Food served was just okay.

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Calgary
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2012

If you want to know about Alberta history then a visit to the Bar U is a necessity. Southern Alberta was the home of the big ranch in its early history and this park is the epitome of that genre. The location in the foothills of the Rockies is so beautiful that it defies an accurate description, it has to... More

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Longview, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2012

wonderful spot to spend a day for visitors from far and near. A walk back in history and very knowledgable staff

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 14, 2012

We had camped in Black Diamond the night before and headed for Waterton Park. Saw the sign and went in. Spent all day there. The personal are so well informed. The are local farmers and ranchers. We learned so much about that period of time. Most of the buildings are original. They are noted for raising Percheron Horses. It is... More

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