Top Things to do in Longview
Top 6 Things to do in Longview, Longview
Discover the best top things to do in Longview, Alberta including Livingstone Falls Recreation Area, Bar U Ranch National Historic Site, Cowboy Trail, The Lost American Art Gallery and Museum, Cat Creek Falls, Little Chicago - Royalties Monument.
1. Livingstone Falls Recreation Area
2. Bar U Ranch National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 151 reviews
The Bar U Ranch is the only Parks Canada-administered National Historic Site that commemorates the importance of ranching to Canada. Founded in 1882 as the Northwest Cattle Company, the Bar U was one of the first and most enduring of the large corporate ranches established in southern Alberta. Three key personalities guided the ranch through seven decades of change up to 1950: Fred Stimson set the foundation and infrastructure for the Bar U Ranch, which under George Lane achieved international repute as a centre of breeding excellence for cattle and purebred Percheron horses. Patrick Burns and his company modernized the ranch by replacing horses with tractors and streamlined operations which took the Bar U though the depression and World War II. Explore one of the largest collections of original buildings in Canada. Treasures include the blacksmith shop, harness repair shop, roundup camp and saddlehorse barn. Taste the freshly-baked cookies at the cookhouse, hear the clattering hooves of our Percheron team and smell the cowboy coffee roasting over an open fire. Experience life on the ranch from 100 years ago. On the doorstep of the Rocky Mountains, the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site is only an hour’s drive from Calgary.
Reviewed By johnbyl50 - Ancaster, Canada
Over 100 years ago a 150,000+ acre ranch that was a pioneer in providing much meat for the USA and Canada. A significant historical place in Canada and therefore a national park--if you have a national park pass the entrance is free. From the parking lot there is an informative interpretation centre. From there you walk out back and meander through some of the historical buildings--if you prefer you can also take a horse-drawn wagon ride. The staff were born 100 years too early and ably and passionately speak and demonstrate life on the ranch (we enjoyed a molasses cookie, live music and also coffee/tea heated on an open fire). Lots to see, learn, and experience for all ages.
3. Cowboy Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By rusky1415 - Easley, United States
Lovely Drive from Waterton Lakes to Banff. Not many places to stop, but gorgeous mountain views. We saw Big Horn Sheep in the road.
4. The Lost American Art Gallery and Museum
5. Cat Creek Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Moscato-Mama - Airdrie, Canada
July 2020 - Hiked with 6 and 12 year old kids. This is a really beautiful area and nice little hike in to a small waterfall. My 6 year old was able to do it with little trouble. The trail starts off narrow but that is only for a short distance in the beginning. There are a few steep area's but they don't last for too long. The wildflowers were so fragrant and pretty. The creek along the way has several area's that were great to stop and have a picnic. The water was crystal clear but so cold! Once you get to the actual waterfall the area is quite congested with not a lot of places to sit if it is busy. Round trip is approx. 3 km. The parking lot is on the opposite side of the hwy and that is where there is an outhouse, there is not one along the way on the trail. Highly recommend this if you are looking for a short hike with beautiful scenery that can be done with kids.
6. Little Chicago - Royalties Monument
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