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

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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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.

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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.

  • This presentation will also feature a book signing.

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.

Visit Heritage Park

1900 Heritage DR. S.W. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2V 2X3

Email: info@heritagepark.ca
Phone: 403.268.8500

There are plenty of ways to get to the Park, whether that be on foot, via transit, or driving. Click here to find the way that works for you!