The Bar U Ranch National Historic Site of Canada Artists, princes and outlaws. All have called the Bar U Ranch home at various times in the ranch’s colourful history. Famed western artist Charlie Russell; the Prince of Wales, who later as Edward the VIII, abdicated the English throne to marry commoner Wallace Warfield Simpson; and Harry Longabaugh (better known as the Sundance Kid) were among the famous–and sometimes infamous–characters who graced the ranch’s formidable space at various times. Today, visitors from around the world are welcomed at the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site of Canada–a key location on the Cowboy Trail–and are quickly immersed in the living, breathing and very authentic presentation of ranching culture and history found on the ranch. Nestled in Alberta’s foothills in the shadow of the spectacular Rockies, the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site is located 13 km south of Longview, on the corner of Highways 22 and 540, just 1 and 1/2 hours southwest of Calgary. The Bar U Cafe 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. 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 Pekiskco General Store is operated by the Friends of the Bar U - Phone #: 403-395-3330 - Friends website: www.friendsofthebaru.com Operating season: Late May thru September Phone #: 1-888-773-888 or 403-395-3044 Website - www.pc.gc.ca/baru