Tours

Pamper a pony/horse; garden with a goat; chill with some chickens; hike our hilly terrain or engage in an experiment to learn more about our farming practices. Adults, children & families can be expected to learn more about our regenerative agriculture practices through a variety of hands-on activities & mini-projects illustrating many processes & procedures practiced on our farm. A market store featuring farm-fresh rainbow eggs and other unique, quality delights are also available for a fee. Our programming and practices delve into the wonder and awe behind the art and science of farming. While our main initiative began with horse stabling and boarding, we quickly grew through an effort to improve the nutrient profile and natural grazing opportunities for our horses. This quest brought us to experimentation and then implementing of some mixed crop pastures. It is not uncommon for our horse pastures to feature vast displays of sunflowers. This is just one example of the many ways we strive to utilize nature to nurture the animals, people, plants, and soil at our farm. Everything at our farm works in unison, to create an engaging and lasting experience for all participants and inhabitants. We welcome people of all ages and abilities.

Farm tour and education of the animals found on 350 Farms with special emphasis on our kunekune pigs and LGD's. We will have samples of our kunekune pork, walks available, pony rides etc... We are open to the public every day from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm by appointment for indoor (winter) petting zoo and pony walks or public access to the farm shop which is coming soon.

Annelida Organics is an Alberta-born green tech company with facilities Nisku and Stony Plain specializing in worm manure referred to as worm castings or vermiculture. Our worms consume large-scale food wastes and organic matter such as coffee grounds, cardboard, horse manure, and wood chips and then produce tiny worm castings that are packed full of nutrition. They’re an all-natural soil supplement found in nature and have many benefits to the plants and soil they’re introduced to.

Tours

Take a tour of the Annelida facility. Tours will consist of a walk around the Annelida facility introducing the process of worm castings, packing, and production Two scheduled tours:

• the first tour at 10:00 am,
• the second tour at 2:00 pm on Saturday

 

Events

-Collecting food bank donations for the Leduc Food Bank, all donors can enter to win a gift basket for their support -Diane’s Country Kitchen ($) and The Popcorn Shoppe ($) on site - The Little Flower Truck ($) -Door prizes and draws throughout the afternoon – Interactive worm bed stationed at our facility so attendees can get hands-on experience with our red wiggler worms – Annelida products and merchandise are available for purchase

Hello and Welcome to The Backwoods Buffalo Ranch! We are a small family farm that has evolved into a community grown around good, real, local food. We believe that everyone has their part in agriculture whether you are a farmer or a consumer! Throughout your visit on our ranch, we welcome you to experience what our life is like in the Backwoods plus a little bit more. You will have the opportunity to tour our animals, ask all of your questions, shop our Farm Store and so much more!

• take a hayride through our BISON herds* additional fee
• churn butter straight from our dairy cows, Fallon, Birdy and GANG!
• meet our pastured pigs, chickens, ducks, goats, geese, turkeys, pot belly pigs and horses!
• collect eggs from our coop
• tour our gardens
• shop our farm store
• purchase food on site or bring a picnic
• live music
• kids activities
• meet your farmers

WE ARE SO EXCITED TO MEET YOU!    

Come out to the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site, learn and experience the tradition and history of agriculture in Alberta. On Saturday, August 14 watch our volunteers, heavy horses and equipment harvest the winter wheat. Find the perfect spot for a picnic, take an afternoon 20-minute wagon tour, experience the Stoney Nakoda Tipi Encampment, enjoy a hike on the Pekisko Creek Trail and with our farm animals. Ride into history on a wagon pulled by Percheron horses to discover the life of a ranching cowboy from the late 1800’s at the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site. Try your hand at cowboy skills, learn about the old-style ranching ways, wander through the rustic and authentic buildings or sit around the campfire and listen to old time tales. Back-dropped by the Rocky Mountains - it’s a true Alberta experience! Bar U Ranch National Historic Site - New Experiences Stoney Nakoda Tipi: There is a historic relationship between foothills ranches and the Bearspaw Nation of the Stoney Nakoda, as well as other indigenous groups. It is well known that a diverse workforce, especially indigenous people, played a significant role in the history of the ranch. Given this, one of the foremost highlights of 2020 was having members of the Bearspaw Stoney share their culture and perspectives at a tipi encampment at the Bar U. This encampment is representative of the transition between the pre Treaty 7 and post Treaty 7 indigenous experience and a visit here allows guests a view into those experiences and traditions. Wagon Tours: Visitors are welcome to discover the Bar U Ranch by wagon as part of the self guided visit. Complimentary wagon tours with an interpreter start at round up camp and visit a variety of unique areas on the ranch such as the riparian zone, the polo field, the tipi and the historic core. This is a truly authentic way to experience the ranch and our knowledgeable interpreters will bring it all to life for you. Wagon tours run on the half hour and information on daily/weekly schedules will be available during operational season. Wagon tours have limited capacity and are on a first come, first serve basis. Pekisko Creek Trail: The Bar U Ranch opened a 3 km trail, which includes a portion of the national historic site not often seen during a regular visit. Visitors can enjoy the sounds of the creek, tranquil rustic picnic spots and stunning mountain view. Guests will experience a range of cultural and natural history. More Activities:

• Learn to rope
• Leathercraft
• Gardening
• Visit with our farm animals
• Take a hike
• Parks Canada Red Chairs
• Heavy Horse Harvest – all visitors are welcome to help us with the Binding and Stooking of the winter wheat – 10 a.m. until it’s done!
• Calgary Stampede Stage with Local entertainment and Indigenous Dancing
• Pekisko Creek Trade Fair & Art Show featuring all local artisans
• Millarville Musical Riders – parade through the Bar U Ranch Historic Core and Performance in the Arena at 1:30 p.m.
• Tipi Raising Races

Quick facts • Size: 148.43 hectares (367 acres). • Features: original ranch headquarters situated along Pekisko Creek, consisting of 35 historic structures and visitor centre. • Maintains livestock including saddle horses, draft horses, and a cow/calf operation. • Located in Foothills County where agriculture remains a major economic engine. • The area is home to an abundance of wildlife including mule deer, whitetail deer, moose, elk, coyotes, wolves, cougars, black bears, and grizzly bears. • Pekisko Creek is an important trout spawning stream and tributary to some renowned fly fishing rivers. Facilities and services • Accessible Facilities (Visitor Centre is fully accessible, Historic Site has limited accessibility) • Picnic areas • Bus parking • Bar U Ranch Cafe • Bar U Ranch Gift Shop • Restrooms located in Visitor Centre and in Historic Core  

Winery tours Farm/gardens self-guided ​tours Food Wine sales Petting zoo Sheep, lambs cattle (maybe), donkeys

Our taproom and two patios are open for you to enjoy a local ale brewed on-site. In-person tours are subject to AHS guidelines at the time of the event but if things are open we will be doing tours every 2 hours on the hour beginning at noon. We love telling the story of our farmers growing this amazing barley, malted just down the road, and brewed here...local-like Known for good beer, good people, good atmosphere -2 patios close to fish ponds, bike trails, dog parks, world's largest fishing lure -educational, experiential

Participants will enjoy tours of our restored Pioneer grain elevator and see the rare 1929 Alberta Pool twin elevators. We will be holding engine runs featuring four antique grain elevator engine models including a 1918 3hp Waterloo and a 1930s International 3-5hp. We are collaborating with the Herbert family and their Trail's End grass-fed beef operation located 10 minutes south of Nanton for cross-promotion The Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre is a set of restored grain elevators located in Nanton. The Centre's goal is to preserve these three remaining prairie icons to educate visitors about Nanton's and Alberta's agricultural history. As often as possible, tours are conducted by former grain elevator managers or employees who are a wealth of information about these "skyscrapers of the prairies" that were so closely tied to the well-being of Alberta communities for so many years.

We are the Bonneau family, 3rd generation farmers near Bonnyville, AB. We raise Angus beef to feed the local community from our farm to your table. We like our visitors to have fun and learn about where their food comes from. * Hosts, participants, and volunteers available for all your questions about agriculture, where your food comes from, or how it is raised, grown or made, & a chance for you to get to know your farmers! * Trailer ride tours to see the cattle up close * Farm equipment (new & old) for your viewing * Bees and agricultural information booths * View cows and their babies, bulls, and variety of small animals * View forages, grain, and corn crops that our beef animals eat * Check out Pumpkin Paradise Patch * Pop-up Farmer's Market where you may purchase locally grown beef, pork, eggs, honey, veggies, and flower bouquets. * Artisan market where you may purchase/view paintings, hand made wood projects, candles, towels, etc... * For kids of all ages there will be a Bale Maze (4x bigger than 2020), Cow patty bingo, Scavenger Hunt, Fishing Booth * Refreshments available for purchase include our farm to table hamburgers prepared by Twisted Fork, Marvelous Mini donuts, Izzy's Lemonade, and other refreshments * Taste testing and purchase of local artisans' beer and distilled products by Cold Lake Brewery & Distilling Co. * Live entertainment by Local Artists * Bring your lunch as there will be tables on site * Many prizes provided by hosts and participants drawn throughout the day * No ATM on site * No Pets please * No smoking due to fire hazard      

Join us for a free tour of our family farm! Bring your walking shoes and take a guided tour around the farm with interactive learning and fun for all! Tours are every hour on the hour, beginning at 11 am and ending at 4 pm on Saturday, August 14th.  

Christy Creek Honey produces local honey and other hive products. It is a small​,​ family-run business in the heart of NE Alberta summer blooms.  We offer hive tours (June – August). We are excited to be open for 2021 Open Farm Days!   While you are at the farm, plan to:

• Learn about bees​
• Hear their buzzing​,
• Watch the bees in action in the observation hive (or book a premium hive tour)
• See the scenery and blooms. Sit and stay awhile!  ​
• Smell the fresh county air. 
• Taste a sample of honey!
• Play some games.
• Buy some yummy goodies made by the Mill Bakery and Delacey’s Kitchen made with local Lac La Biche County honey!  The bakery truck will be at the farm for the day!!!  Stock up on tasty bread, treats, and amazing cookies!
• Shop for bee themed and locally made items, including our signature small-batch honey and our new, handmade stir-stick lollipop! 
• Relax and have a good time!  😊

   

Welcome to Cold Garden Beverage Company. We operate a micro-brewery and taproom. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of our brewing facilities. You will learn the steps in brewing beer including what ingredients and equipment are used in the process. Following your tour, enjoy a sample of one our products. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available for underaged guests. Pre-registration is required and tours will be limited to 6 people to ensure adequate social distancing spaces. Cold Garden operates a microbrewery and taproom in the historic Inglewood neighbourhood in Calgary. We are known for our all-inclusive and eclectic space. Also for creating great craft beers. Learn about how beer is on our tour of the brewing facilities.