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Opening day
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Time: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PMLocation(s): Bar U Ranch National Historic SiteThe gates swing open at 10:00 a.m.! Take a walk through Canada’s ranching history, ride a horse drawn wagon and meet our genuine western interpreters.
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National Indigenous Peoples Day
Culture and entertainment History
Time: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PMLocation(s): Bar U Ranch National Historic SiteFor 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 neighbors, along with visiting our newest interpretive area showcasing a traditional Stoney Tipi and wall tent.
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Canada Day
Culture and entertainment Food and drink History
Time: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PMLocation(s): Bar U Ranch National Historic SiteFree 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 day
Culture and entertainment Food and drink History
Time: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PMLocation(s): Bar U Ranch National Historic SiteFree Admission for all! Alberta Open Farm Days is a collaborative, province-wide 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
Culture and entertainment Food and drink History
Time: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PMLocation(s): Bar U Ranch National Historic SiteTime-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.
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Chore Horse Competition
Culture and entertainment History
Time: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PMLocation(s): Bar U Ranch National Historic SiteOn 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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