Fairmont Palliser - Calgary Alberta Hotels

First opened in 1914 as one of the Canadian Pacific Railroad hotels, the Fairmont Palliser has become Calgary's landmark historic hotel. The Palliser is located in the heart of downtown Calgary and is connected by the Skywalk to the Calgary Convention Centre, the Calgary Tower and the Glenbow Museum. The 405 guestrooms have just been through a 28 million restoration and are appointed with new carpets, upholstery, and furniture. All of the rooms are equipped with the latest business amenities and entertainment features such as Sony PlayStations. Guests can dine in the Rimrock Room, with vaulet ceilings, period murals, and massive stone fireplace.
All guests also have access to the fully-equipped Health Club.

Fairmont Palliser Property Information:

Rooms: 405
Floors: 11

Fairmont Palliser Service

Swimming pool
Pets allowed
Luxury
Meeting room
Nonsmoking
Conventions
Kitchenette
Dry cleaning
Hot tub
Data port
Dining
Family rooms
Fitness facility
Golf
Business center
Tennis court
Wheel chair access

Fairmont Palliser Reservation Policies:

Check-In: 0300
Check-Out: 1200

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Calgary Events & Entertainment

January

Throughout January: NHL Hockey. The Calgary at the Pengrowth Saddledome, 555 Saddledrome Rise S.E. For information, call 403-777-2177.

Throughout Januar: Dance. The Alberta Ballet performs at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. For information, call 403-245-4222

Throughout January: Theater. The Alberta Theatre Projects company performs contemporary theater by playwrights from around the world. Martha Cohen Theatre, Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts, 215 Eighth Ave. S.E. For information, call 403-294-7475. For tickets, call 403-294-7402, or Ticketmaster at 403-299-8888.

Throughout January: Theater. Theatre Calgary presents a dynamic season of international plays and musicals. Ninth Avenue Southwest and First Street Southeast. For information, call 403-294-7440.

Throughout January: Opera. The Calgary Opera performs at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. For information, call 403-262-7286.

Throughout January: The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra presents a season of concerts at Jack Singer Concert Hall, Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts, 205 Eighth Ave. S.E. For information, call 403-571-0270.

February
Early-Late February: Winterfest. Calgary rekindles its Olympic spirit and celebrates winter with an annual monthlong festival of ice sculptures, dogsled races, snowboarding competitions and other outdoor events. Activities at Olympic Plaza, Prince's Island Park and other locations. Phone 403-543-5480 or 877-543-5480.

Early February: Chinese New Year Celebration. The Chinese Cultural Centre holds daily dances, cultural performances, exhibitions, fortune-telling and a Chinese market to celebrate the new year. All events are free. 197 First St. S.W. Phone 403-262-5071. http://www.culturalcentre.ca.

21 February: Alberta Family Day. Public holiday.

Throughout February: Opera. The Calgary Opera performs at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. For information, call 403-262-7286. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 403-299-8888. http://www.calgaryopera.com. Continues through early May

Throughout February: Dance. The Alberta Ballet performs at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. For information, call 403-245-4222. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 403-299-8888 or 403-451-8000. http://www.albertaballet.com. Continues through early April

Throughout February: Theater. Theatre Calgary presents a dynamic season of international plays and musicals. Ninth Avenue Southwest and First Street Southeast. For information, call 403-294-7440. For tickets, call 403-294-7447, or Ticketmaster at 403-299-8888. http://www.theatrecalgary.com. Continues through mid May

Throughout February: NHL Hockey. The Calgary Flames heat up the ice at the Pengrowth Saddledome, 555 Saddledrome Rise S.E. For information, call 403-777-2177. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 403-777-0000. http://www.calgaryflames.com. Season continues through early April

Throughout February: Theater. The Alberta Theatre Projects company performs contemporary theater by playwrights from around the world. Martha Cohen Theatre, Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts, 215 Eighth Ave. S.E. For information, call 403-294-7475. For tickets, call 403-294-7402, or Ticketmaster at 403-299-8888. http://www.atplive.com. Continues through early May

Throughout February: Concert. The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra presents a season of concerts at Jack Singer Concert Hall, Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts, 205 Eighth Ave. S.E. For information, call 403-571-0270. For tickets, call 403-571-0849, or Ticketmaster at 403-299-8888. http://www.cpo-live.com. Continues through late May

March

Throughout March: Theatre Calgary presents a dynamic season of international plays and musicals. Ninth Avenue Southwest and First Street Southeast. For information, call 403-294-7440

April

Throughout April: Opera. The Calgary Opera performs at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. For information, call 403-262-7286.

May

Early May: Theater. The Alberta Theatre Projects company performs contemporary theater by playwrights from around the world. Martha Cohen Theatre, Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts, 215 Eighth Ave. S.E. For information, call 403-294-7475.

July
1 Jul: Canada Day. Public holiday. Celebrations are held at Fort Calgary, Heritage Park, Prince's Island Park and Olympic Plaza, among other places. Call 403-268-3888 or 403-268-2489 for more information.

September

Throughout September: CFL Football. The Calgary Stampeders play home games at McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail N.W., University of Calgary campus. For information and tickets, call 403-289-0258, or toll-free 800-667-3267

8-12 September: Spruce Meadows Masters Tournament. The Masters Cup attracts the best horses and riders from around the world to this prestigious equestrian jumping event. Spruce Meadows, Highway 22X and 14th Street Southwest (about 30 minutes from downtown). For information, call 403-974-4200.

October

Early-Late October: NHL Hockey. The Calgary Flames heat up the ice at the Pengrowth Saddledome, 555 Saddledrome Rise S.E. For information, call 403-777-2177.

Mid-Late October: Opera. The Calgary Opera performs at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. For information, call 403-262-7286. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 403-299-8888.

13-17 Oct: Wordfest. Calgary and Banff cohost this annual writers festival featuring readings, workshops and other events. Calgary's Uptown Stage and Screen and various other venues in both cities.

Throughout October: CFL Football. The Calgary Stampeders play home games at McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail N.W., University of Calgary campus. For information and tickets, call 403-289-0258, or toll-free 800-667-3267

November

12-14 Nov: Calgary Winter Antique Show. Art, books, furniture and other antiques on display and for sale. Round Up Centre, Stampede Park. For information, call toll-free 800-667-0619.

13 Nov: Santa Parade. Calgary gears up for the holiday season with a parade down Ninth Avenue, and other festivities downtown. For information, call 403-266-5300, or toll-free 800-661-1678

Throughout November: NHL Hockey. The Calgary Flames heat up the ice at the Pengrowth Saddledome, 555 Saddledrome Rise S.E. For information, call 403-777-2177. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 403-777-0000. Season continues through early April

Throughout November: Theater. The Alberta Theatre Projects company performs contemporary theater by playwrights from around the world. Martha Cohen Theatre, Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts, 215 Eighth Ave. S.E. For information, call 403-294-7475. For tickets, call 403-294-7402, or Ticketmaster at 403-299-8888.

December

3-31 Dec: Zoolights! at the Calgary Zoo. The Calgary Zoo dons more than 1.5 million twinkling lights. 1300 Zoo Road N.E. Phone 403-232-9300, or toll-free 800-588-9993.. Continues through 2 January.

Throughout December: Opera. The Calgary Opera performs at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. For information, call 403-262-7286. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 403-299-8888.. Continues through early May 2005Throughout December: NHL Hockey. The Calgary Flames heat up the ice at the Pengrowth Saddledome, 555 Saddledrome Rise S.E. For information, call 403-777-2177. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 403-777-0000.

Throughout December: Theater. Theatre Calgary presents a dynamic season of international plays and musicals. Ninth Avenue Southwest and First Street Southeast. For information, call 403-294-7440. For tickets, call 403-294-7447, or Ticketmaster at 403-299-8888.

Calgary Destination Overview

Calgary lies in the Bow River Valley between the bold landscape of the Rocky Mountains and the flat prairie lands of the province of Alberta in western Canada. Calgary is a city of skyscrapers, of energy, agriculture, manufacturing, research and development, and of advanced technology. It is a modern, sophisticated city; a center of commerce and of culture; of youth and vitality. Calgary is divided into four quadrants instersecting at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers, which meet at right angles in the city center. Center Street runs north to south, and Center Avenue east to west, with all streets laid out in a grid expanding outwards from the center.

The Southwest extends from the boreal forests of Kananaskis Country to the office towers of downtown, and is a mix of residential and business districts. It includes the natural beauty of North Glenmore Reservoir and the fashionable 17th Avenue shopping district. The Southwest is also home to the Fourth Street Restaurant district and the Elbow River, which winds its way from Glenmore Reservoir down through the city center until its rendezvous with the Bow River near Inglewood. The Eau Claire Market and riverfront trails around Prince's Island Park provide a clean and refreshing break from downtown, and are popular lunch spots with downtown office workers. The Southeast is home to vast oil refineries, fabrication plants and heavy industry, as well as trendy new housing developments and the world famous Spruce Meadows equestrian facilities.

Its western boundary is defined by the Macleod Trail Strip, 10 miles of flashing neon, huge nightclubs, malls, hotels and luxury car dealerships. In the north end is the Saddledome and Stampede Grounds, as well as the historic district of Inglewood and the old town-site of Fort Calgary. Calgary's biggest event of the year is the Stampede, held in early July. For 10 memorable days, the city is populated by cowboys. Some of these are professional rodeo athletes; others are hopeful townspeople in costume.

The rest of the year, Calgary's calendar is a busy mix of festivals (the Chinese Cultural Centre has a popular New Year's celebration), sporting events (hockey and football games are popular) and performing arts events (opera, theater, dance, music). The fastest way to become oriented is to take a trip to the top of the Calgary Tower, where the entire city is spread out far below. The restaurant and lounge in the observation deck rotate slowly, giving you a 360-degree view every few minutes, so you never know what you will see next when you look out the window. Tour bus packages are the easiest way to see the countryside around Calgary in a short time. Several companies provide motorcoach trips from major Calgary hotels to Banff, the Columbia Icefield, and Waterton Lakes National Park.

There are also luxury train tours through the Rocky Mountains and southern British Columbia. To get off the beaten path and see parts of the mountains invisible from the tour buses, guided horseback rides are offered at several ranches in Kananaskis Country. Heritage Park Historical Village and Fort Calgary Historic Park are two sites that present the pioneer way of life with turn of the century buildings, artifacts, and guides dressed in period costume. The Glenbow Museum details the history of Western Canada and cultures the world over. The Calgary Zoo and Prehistoric Park is a favorite with children.

It contains exhibits of creatures and habitats found in Alberta 60 million years ago, complete with life-sized dinosaurs. The Royal Tyrell Museum in nearby Drumheller, (a small town two hours north of Calgary) is the site of hundreds of dinosaur fossil discoveries. A relaxing activity is to float down the Bow River, which runs from Banff to Calgary, in a canoe, raft or drift boat with the assistance of a guide. Guides point out the best places to fish for the Bow River brook trout. Canada Olympic Park, site of the 1988 Winter Olympics, is open for tours year round.

Its most impressive features include the 90-meter ski jump and the bobsled track.. The Bobsled Bullet is a modified bobsled on which you can ride at speeds of over 90 km an hour down the same track featured in the Disney movie Cool Runnings. Calgary is prepared for all weather, no matter how severe with its remarkable Plus 15 system, an extensive network of indoor walkways 15 feet above the ground. The climate controlled walkways make it possible to see most of the downtown highlights with no contact with the outdoor wind and chill. Be sure to include Devonian Gardens in any sightseeing tour. This is an indoor tropical paradise with thousands of plants, and an abundance of waterfalls and fountains.

In addition to its many other attributes, it is also a college town. Mount Royal College, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, and the University of Calgary are based in the city. Calgary is indeed an amazing place. Calgary Winter Festival takes place for eleven days in February. The festival utilizes the 1988 Winter Olympics site for dog sledding, snowboarding, and the Winter Village.

The third Wednesday in May marks the beginning of the 5 day annual Calgary International Children’s Festival which celebrates music, dance, and storytelling with top performers from around the world. There is always something happening in Calgary that is just what you wanted to see or to do. Best of all, you will receive a warm welcome in Calgary at any time of the year.