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.

Draft management plan

Parks Canada is seeking input and feedback on a draft management plan for Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site.

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.

Calendar of events

A calendar of upcoming events at Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site.

Tours and programs

Guided tours, programs, workshops, and learning experiences.

School programs

Learning experiences at Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site.

Learn to camp

The Parks Canada Learn to Camp Program at Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site will help you start enjoying the great Canadian outdoors.

Trails

Discover the hiking opportunities in Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site.

Red chairs

The red chairs with an excellent view, at Motherwell Homestead.

​Meet farm animals

Meet working farm animals that help run the homestead.

Things to do

Exhibit Day camps
Notice board Interpretive trail
Parking Parking
Picnic area Picknicking
Playground Playground
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
Coffee shop Restaurant or café
Restrooms Toilets
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