Culturally Speaking: Fairmont Palliser: The Story of Calgary's Most Iconic Hotel | Heritage Park

Jan. 21, 2026

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Jan. 21, 2026

Hours Update

Hours Update: Heritage Park is open year-round! Visit Gasoline Alley Museum, the Heritage Plaza shops, dine in The Selkirk and the Railway Café, attend special Spring events or make event and private bookings. Historical Village reopens May 16, 2026! Click here for full operating hours.


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Culturally Speaking: Fairmont Palliser: The Story of Calgary’s Most Iconic Hotel

Event Description

In all probability, no living person has encountered a version of Calgary without the Palliser Hotel, now known as Fairmont Palliser. For 110 years, it has been a constant in this city. Built for the railway age, it operates seamlessly in the digital age, and it bridges tradition and dynamism with a quiet dignity. Join renowned author and historian Harry Sanders (a Heritage Park staff alumnus) for an illustrated talk about his new book on Calgary’s most iconic hotel, in this month’s Culturally Speaking presentation series.

  • This presentation will also feature a book signing.

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In all probability, no living person has encountered a version of Calgary without the Palliser Hotel, now known as Fairmont Palliser. For 110 years, it has been a constant in this city. Built for the railway age, it operates seamlessly in the digital age, and it bridges tradition and dynamism with a quiet dignity. Join renowned author and historian Harry Sanders (a Heritage Park staff alumnus) for an illustrated talk about his new book on Calgary’s most iconic hotel, in this month’s Culturally Speaking presentation series.

Event Details

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Event Date

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

  • Dates: October 2025 – April 2026
    • March 11, 2026
    • April 8, 2026
  • Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
  • Location: Railway Orientation Centre
  • Price: FREE. Please RSVP online in advance!

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Series Information

This event is part of the series: Culturally Speaking Presentation Series

Know Before You Go

  • Event Access

    To access the Railway Orientation Centre, enter the Railway Café and proceed to the room on the right-hand side from the entrance.

  • Parking

    • Paid parking is available in Heritage Park’s front lots.
    • The Park Plus zone number is 8320.
    • Parking is free for the first 90 minutes.
    • Click here for more information.

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