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.

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.

An interpreter runs an activity of ice cream with children. 

Day camps

No screens to swipe, no joysticks to squabble over, kids can discover the joy of working and playing on the land.

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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