Experience the Bar U Ranch & Longview

The Bar U National Historic Site of Canada (Bar U) is located at the intersection of Hwys 22 and 540, about 100 km north of Lundbreck and 41 km southwest of High River,

Set in the rolling foothills, the Bar U is the only historic site to commemorate the history of ranching in Canada. Established in the 1880’s, it was one of the first large corporate ranches. Pat Burns once owned this ranch and Harry Longabaugh (better known as the Sundance Kid) worked here.

Parks Canada has operated the site since 1991. They are in the process of restoring many of the historic buildings on the ranch. A visitor orientation centre and a living history program interprets a time when the West was young. Open 10am - 5pm, daily from May 14 – Sept. 30, 2018. Enjoy an authentic ranch house meal. Pick up quality western gifts for your buckaroo!

Speaking of gifts and grits, you’ll find lots of both just 13 km north of the Bar U, at Longview. This quaint little western community may have a population of only 307 residents, but here you will find two amazing art galleries, one of which is also a museum. And you’ll be pleasantly surprised by both the number of restaurants here as well as the quality of the food.

The Little New York Bistro serves up superb Mediterranean food, and the Longview Steak House gets rave reviews. But don’t even think of leaving before stocking up on some world-famous jerky!