Bar U Ranch National Historic Site of Canada
How to get there
Map showing how to get to the site© Parks CanadaBar U Ranch National Historic Site is located approximately 100 km (62 miles) south of Calgary on Highway 22, 13 km (8 miles) south of Longview. From Calgary, go south on Highway 2, then west on Highway 540, cross over Highway 22 (also known as The Cowboy Trail) and continue going west for approximately half a kilometer.
Hours of operation
Visitor season begins Sunday, May 24th
Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
The site closes at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30th
In order to visit the ranch during the off season, contact us.
Facilities and Services
Visitor Orientation Centre - Your First Stop
The Visitor Orientation Centre ( VOC ) houses a reception area, a Range Land exhibit, a theatre featuring the site's award-winning history video The Mighty Bar U, Pekisko Creek General Store and the Bar U Ranch Roadhouse Restaurant. The VOC is completely wheelchair accessible.
In keeping with the themes and eras represented on the ranch, Pekisko Creek General Store stocks various items by local artists and crafts people. Quality items include home preserves, sewing, knitting, woodwork, handmade soap, candles and Friends of the Bar U promotional items.
The Bar U Ranch Roadhouse Restaurant welcomes you with the aroma of fresh baked goods. The menu offers homemade ranch meals such as cow camp stew, homemade soup, sourdough biscuits and buffalo burgers.
Do you have a group activity that you are interested in hosting? The VOC is available as a rental facility for weddings, conferences, meetings, etc. The VOC can accommodate parties (80 people maximum) year-round with a full banquet menu provided by the Bar U Ranch Roadhouse Restaurant.
Weather
If the weather in southern Alberta is not to your liking, wait five minutes and it will surely change! It is often windy in the foothills, regardless of the temperature, and it is possible to have rain, snow and sun all in the same day. The way of the west is to come prepared for any type of weather, with proper outer wear and foot wear. Be prepared for a great time.