The Palliser Hotel is a hotel in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and a filming location for The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007). Built in 1911-1914, it was designed by Lawrence Gotch of E. and W.S. Maxwell (Edward Maxwell & William Sutherland Maxwell).
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Verified facts
- Appeared in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (movie, 2007)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-11706, SRC-11701, SRC-13428, SRC-15980 - Built 1911–1914
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16061, SRC-16575, SRC-17239 - Designed by Lawrence Gotch of E. and W.S. Maxwell (Edward Maxwell & William Sutherland Maxwell)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16061, SRC-16575, SRC-17240
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11701 — https://www.travelalberta.com/articles/must-see-blockbusters-and-tv-productions-filmed-in- (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11706 — https://www.heritagecalgary.ca/heritage-calgary-blog/yycheritageonfilm (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13428 — Wikipedia (The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-15980 — https://www.visitcalgary.com/plan-and-stay/itineraries-and-travel-inspiration/9-famous-filming-locat (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16061 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairmont_Palliser (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16575 — https://www.historichotels.org/hotels-resorts/fairmont-palliser/history.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17239 — https://www.historichotelsthenandnow.com/pallisercalgary.html (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17240 — https://www.archiseek.com/1914-fairmont-palliser-hotel-calgary-canada/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford filmed?
The Palliser Hotel, in Calgary, Alberta, is a real-world filming location used for The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.
Who designed The Palliser Hotel?
The Palliser Hotel was designed by Lawrence Gotch of E. and W.S. Maxwell (Edward Maxwell & William Sutherland Maxwell).
Where is The Palliser Hotel located?
The Palliser Hotel is located in Calgary, Alberta.