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Cowboy Ranch: The Bar-U Ranch - A Canadian National Historic SiteThe Bar-U Ranch is situated in the Foothills of Southern Alberta near Longview on Highway 22 (also known as the Cowboy Trail). From 1882 to 1950, the Bar U was one of the largest and most successful corporate ranches in Western Canada. Today, it is a National Historic Site consisting of over 30 historic buildings and a modern visitor orientation centre that illustrates the functionings of a typical western ranch. Photo Description: View of Bar-U Ranch and Canadian Rockies in the distance You can wander the site either on foot or take a wagon ride pulled by two of the famous Bar U Percherons. I opted for the wagon ride.
There are many other interpretive buildings to explore on the premises such as the Bar U Post Office, cookhouse and stables. The ranch is well worth a visit and makes for a great day trip from Calgary. It is situated roughly 100 kms south of Calgary. Photo Description: Statue entitled "Attacked by Wolves" at the Bar-U National Historic Site in Alberta, Canada For more information visit the Parks Canada Bar U Ranch website. Back to Travel Info from Cowboy Ranch |
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Between 1902 and 1925, the ranch became a major international centre for breeding Percheron horses.