Activities and experiences

Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site

Explore the early prairie settlement era and learn more about early farming practices and techniques, self-sufficient lifestyles and settlers’ relationships with Indigenous peoples.

Free admission

The Canada Strong Pass is back! Enjoy free admission with Parks Canada from June 19 to September 7, 2026.

Plan your visit

Plan a visit and check out what you need to know before you arrive.

A distance view of a group of people in the barnyard learning about the Hart Parr tractor at Motherwell Homestead NHS.

Tours and programs

Be sure to check out the new and exciting ways to discover Motherwell Homestead.

School programs

Learning experiences at Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site.

Things to do

Horse drawn carriage ​Meet farm animals
Interpretation Calendar of events
Exhibit Day camps
Notice board Interpretive trail
Parking Parking
Picnic area Picknicking
Playground Playground
Lookout Red chairs
Coffee shop Restaurant or café
Interpretation Tours and programs
Exhibit School programs

Facilities and services

Accessible Facilities Accessible services
Gift Shop Gift shop
Bus parking Bus parking
Information Information
Parking Parking
Picnic area Picnic area
Electric car charging station Electric car charging station
Coffee shop Restaurant or café
Restrooms Toilets
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