Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site — Attraction in Abernethy No. 186

Visited on a Sunday, the site was hosting a Brunch type meal. This site is somewhat isolated some 2 or 3 km to the south of Abernethy along a country type road, not as shown on Google Maps, so be warned.

The site is not just a Homestead site, in fact it's more a tribute to William Richard Motherwell Saskatchewan's first minister of agriculture and federal minister of agriculture for the Mackenzie King government, the site mostly commemorates his life and achievements, although through this also depicts the farming methods in use during this time.

Not really a tourist site more an educational one, lots of families with children there and looked as though they were enjoying themselves, some animals and buildings of the era. The site does give an idea of the isolation of the farms of that time.

I cannot recommend a specific trip to this site, but if you are passing or in the area, and have a Parks Canada pass, it is...

Fantastic! There were several workers, dressed in period costumes. There were a number of children's activities, including a treasure hunt, a tug of war, hoops, and wooden horses. They had just made biscuits and butter, and they had rhubarb on the stove. They took the horses out to pick stones, and later to spread manure. We petted the cow and her calf, and checked the chickens. We all had a turn pumping water.

Also, there was a beautiful playground and picnic area, as well as a...

I expected this places to be much like similar historical sites that I've visited. And it had abundant historical artifacts, signage for historical highlights, a well-run visitors center and even a cafe. But it had something more. The grounds and the buildings unexpectedly filled me with a deep feeling of peace. Out in the middle of nowhere, a family created this little slice of warmth and charm and contentment. The staff that run and maintain it do an amazing job of carrying on...