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Travel Directions:
Navigation in Fort Macleod is made interesting by the fact that most streets have at least two names. Nonetheless, the town is small enough so that you are never lost. The Queen’s Hotel is on the northeast corner of Haultain Street (2nd Avenue) and Col. Macleod Boulevard (24th Street). See map of Fort Macleod.

See also:

http://www.fortmacleod.com/images/uploads/visit_map.pdf

Remarks:
Of course Cassie found Ennis at the Queen’s Hotel! This 1903 sandstone gem witnessed Fort Macleod’s “glory years” in which the town briefly served as the commercial hub of SW Canada. Though time has taken its toll on the building, it remains one of Fort Macleod’s preeminent historical structures.

Most of the Queen’s action is in the first-floor bar. Locals will happily recall (or fabricate) Brokeback production stories here, especially if you are buying. More than one bar patron joked that he doubled for Heath Ledger in the sex scenes, though none appeared to be qualified for the job. See:

http://www.fortmacleod.com/

http://www.fortmacleod.com/visiting/attractions/Main%20Street%20History.cfm

Quotation:
“Well, earlier today I was castratin’ calves.”