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History comes alive at the Bar U ...
The Friends of the Bar U work in cooperation with Parks Canada to preserve and present the historic ranch. Walk or ride a horse drawn wagon down to the ranch headquarters and tour our historic buildings. Learn about the role the Bar U played in shaping the Canadian west. In addition to scheduled interpretive programs, you may see an old time haying demonstration, a blacksmith or a saddle maker at work. Try your hand at roping, or enjoy a cup of cowboy coffee around the fire at Roundup Camp while listening to the stories of the people who made the Bar U what is was; from poets to politicians, outlaws to artists and princes to ranch savvy businessmen.Great family entertainment!
*Check out the latest Bar U Ranch Newsletter Here
* Bar U Ranch Special Events
 2024 Stockmen's Dinner
Saturday, Feb 27 - details here
Opening Day
Monday, May 13, 2024
We swing the gates open at 10:00 am!
Take a walk through ranching history, ride a horse drawn wagon
and come meet our genuine cowboy staff!
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 National Indigenous Peoples Day
Wednesday, June 21
For generations, many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year. Come out and enjoy visiting with our Indigenous neighbours, along with visiting our newest interpretive area showcasing a traditional Stoney Tipi and wall tent. |
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 Canada Day
Saturday, July 1
Free admission for all! Come and celebrate Canada’s Birthday, at Canada’s Ranch! Find the perfect spot for a picnic, take in a mini wagon tour, experience the tipi encampment of the Stoney Nakoda, enjoy a hike on the Pekisko Creek Trail and visit with our animals. Loads of family fun and activities! |
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 Alberta Open Farm Days
Saturday, August 17
Free Admission for all! Alberta Open Farm Days is a collaborative, province-wide, two-day event that gives Albertans an opportunity to experience the farm and understand where their food comes from. It is a backstage pass to meet the farmer, experience Ag-tourism in Alberta, and taste local foods direct from the producer. |
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 Old Time Ranch Rodeo
Sunday, August 18
Time-honored and traditional skills of ranching come to the rodeo arena! Cheer on your favorite ranch as teams of working cowboys competes for silver Bar U buckles and bragging rights! You’ll be entertained with events such as Broke Horse Racing, Team Sorting as well as Branding and Doctoring.
* Details/Photos from previous events |
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 Chore Horse Competition
Sunday, September 15
On Sunday starting at 1:00 p.m. today’s teamsters will guide their heavy horse teams around a course of skill-testing maneuvers. See how skills of days-gone-by are demonstrated by drivers from 18 to 80 years of age! Keeping horsepower history alive for all to enjoy and be inspired by. |
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 Rhythm of the Land
August / dates TBA – Harvest, Binding and Stooking
September / dates TBA– Threshing
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 * All Special Events begin at 1:00 pm. As weather can quickly change in ranching country, all events are subject to cancellation and/or rescheduling depending on conditions. Regular admission rates apply for all events except for Canada Day and Alberta Open Farm Days, when admission is free.
For event information call 403.395.3044
* Surprise events may also be added throughout the season. |
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* For all event updates: https://pc.gc.ca/baru |
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* There is a cooler in the Bar U Ranch gift shop with sandwiches and pop.
There are also varied food choices available in Longview which is 20 minutes north. |
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