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Queen's Hotel & Restaurant

Name: Queen's Hotel & Restaurant
Address: 207 24th Street, Fort Macleod, AB, T0L0Z0, CA
Telephone: +15874255775

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Welcome to the historic Queen's Hotel & Restaurant: a pillar of Fort Macleod since 1903.

09/07/2026

This archival photo, courtesy of the Glenbow Archives, gives us a pretty incredible glimpse at the Queen’s Hotel bar as it once was.

According to a local legend, the large mirror behind the bar was shattered by a bullet during a particularly lively skirmish in the hotel around 1912–1913.

True story? We’ll let you decide. 😉

09/05/2026

Some things are better left in the past… like this wiring. 😅

08/29/2026

Some of the most important restoration work is the work you'll never see.

08/14/2026

We've got another dark, spooky place to show off since you all seem to enjoy seeing them. 👻

We even recorded before the drywall went up for maximum creepiness.

Would you be brave enough to crawl up there?

08/07/2026

You just don’t find detailed pieces like this anymore.

This is easily one of our favorite renovation finds so far: an original J. & J. Taylor Toronto Safe Works safe.

Founded in 1855 by brothers James and John Taylor, the Toronto Safe Works was one of Canada’s earliest and most renowned safe manufacturers. Their vaults were famous across North America for being virtually indestructible, crafted with thick iron, heavy steel plating, and packed with fireproof insulation. It is easy to see why it was chosen to protect the hotel's cash from the old gambling machines back in the day.

While the company eventually closed its doors in 1924, this safe is still in working order and certainly lives up to its legacy of being secure and (unfortunately for our crew) exceptionally heavy. It took a lot of planning, a good dose of physics, and a massive amount of heavy lifting just to haul it down to the basement.

Once our renovations are complete, we’ll be cleaning up this beauty and putting it proudly on display as a tribute to another chapter of the Queen's history.

08/03/2026

What better way to celebrate Heritage Day than by highlighting some of our own?

The original Queen's Hotel started as a modest wood-frame building in 1886, back before the town of Fort Macleod was even established. In 1903, it was rebuilt using local sandstone quarried near Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, making the Queen’s the very first sandstone building in town.

That decision proved pivotal. When a massive fire swept through downtown in 1906, destroying neighboring wooden shops, the Queen's kept standing. The survival of the hotel inspired the town to mandate brick and stone for future builds on Main Street, shaping the historic streetscape you see today.

Over the next several decades, the hotel evolved alongside Southern Alberta. As the C&E Railway brought new growth to Fort Macleod, the Queen's became the go-to hub for traveling merchants, railway workers, and politicians. During the boom years of the 1910s and 1920s, the saloon and dining room were local gathering spots for ranchers and townspeople alike.

In 1982, its architectural and historical significance was officially recognized when the hotel was designated a Provincial Historic Resource, securing its place as an essential piece of Alberta's heritage.

We’re proud to preserve this piece of Southern Alberta history and look forward to writing the Queen’s next chapter with all of you. ✒️

Happy Heritage Day!

07/31/2026

Here’s a peek at the Queen’s Hotel's new fire suppression system! It’s not the flashiest part of the restoration, but you can't deny it's one of the most important!

07/27/2026

Even though much of the utility work is now hidden behind drywall, we want to take a moment to recognize Top Notch Mechanical Ltd.

Working on a century-old hotel and upgrading the plumbing while respecting the original structure is no easy job, but it's one they've tacked with skill and care.

We truly appreciate you being such an important part of this restoration.

07/24/2026

This piece of wallpaper has become one of our favorite preservation projects so far.

While much of the original wallpaper was simply beyond saving after all these years, we were thrilled to uncover a section we could preserve and display by the new front door.

These little ducks have been part of the Queen's story for over a century, and now they'll be there to welcome a whole new generation of guests.

07/20/2026

We're moving ahead with the next step... literally. 🪜

With the drywall now finished on the top two floors, work has turned to the stairways. While the stair foundations need to be rebuilt to meet today's safety standards, we've carefully saved the original spindles and balusters so they can be restored and reused. We've even already incorporated the original balcony supports into the basement staircase, giving another piece of the Queen's a new purpose.

Meanwhile, Crafted Windows & Doors has started delivering the new doors. Designed to perfectly match the new windows and the original character of the Queen's, they're another step toward bringing this historic building back to life.

Address

207 24th Street
Fort Macleod, AB
T0L0Z0

Telephone

+15874255775

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