Fairmont Palliser

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrived in Calgary on May 26, 1939 aboard the Royal Train, stationed behind the hotel. Their motorcade is pictured passing in front of the hotel on 9th Avenue during a historic royal visit that drew crowds from across the city.

For generations, Palliser has stood at the heart of Calgary’s most historic moments and celebrations, both witnessing and shaping the city’s story.

Photos: "Visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Calgary, Alberta.", 1939-05, (CU165859) by Oliver, W. J.. Courtesy of Glenbow Library and Archives, Glenbow Archives Collection, Libraries and Cultural Resources Digital Collections, University of Calgary.

"Royal Train, Calgary, Alberta", 1939, (CU112051018) by Albert Henry Ellison. Courtesy of Glenbow Library and Archives, Glenbow Archives Collection, Libraries and Cultural Resources Digital Collections, University of Calgary.