Dates & Hours of Operation
Our Slice Of History
The O'Keefe Ranch welcomes you to our extensive exhibition be it rain, snow, or shine! No matter the season, there's always a reason to learn something new and have fun too!
Access inside the buildings is not possible outside of the regular season, however information about each building can be found at the building itself and online. If you're not able to make it out, be sure to check out the virtual tours for a peek inside many of the buildings.
As a living museum, our menagerie of animals make their home here year-round, and are always happy to have some company!
Want to bring your own companion along for the adventure? Lucky for you both, our grounds are pet-friendly! For the safety of our animals and staff, we ask that you ensure they are cleaned up after and lassoed at all times. Our critters live here and enjoy the freedom to roam, so be aware that your pet may be approached by one of our animals - chicken, goat, dog or otherwise!
If you would like to walk the grounds outside of our operating times, please do so. We have several donation boxes located on-site, and duly appreciate your patronage.
Year Round
The O’Keefe Ranch grounds are open from sunrise to sunset everyday. Although buildings and staff are not available during this time, you are welcome to visit the resident animals and peek inside the building windows. The Ranch is a safe spot to bring your own pet for a walk, we just ask that you keep your pet on a leash and please pick up after them. Donation boxes are located around the property if you would like to help us maintain this park space or we encourage you to purchase a seasons pass.
May - August Season
The O'Keefe Ranch will open for our May - August season starting on Mother's Day weekend and ending August 25. Then come find us at the IPE from August 28-September 1.
Regular season runs Wednesday through Sunday from 10AM to 4PM.
September
This September the Ranch is closed for regular operating days, but remains available for tour and school group bookings. For tour group inquiries, please contact experience@okeeferanch.ca. For school group inquiries, please contact educate@okeeferanch.ca.
The ranch will reopen on weekends for October Family Daze starting on September 28.
October
O'Keefe Ranch is open Saturdays and Sundays in October.
For the protection of the heritage buildings from mud and snow, some buildings may be periodically closed for the month of October. We have many activities available outside to keep the adventure going:
Corn Maze! - October corn maze starts Oct 1st.
General Store with many interesting artifacts and irresistible candy!
S'mores and marshmallows, including Jumbo size!
Roaring bonfires to roast those s'mores!
Wagon tours of the grounds from the Pioneer Power Club!
Our continually updated Train Display from the Model Railway Club!
Mansion Tours led by seasoned historians!
...and Much More!
December
The Ranch will be open to the public Saturday and Sundays leading up to Christmas from 10 AM-3 PM. As with October, to protect the heritage buildings from mud and snow, some buildings will be closed. We will have other activities to keep you busy:
Bonfires
S'mores
Seasonal treats at the General Store
Model Railway
Crafts
